According to the Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021, 39% of UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity attack last year. For business owners, this statistic is worrying — risking reputation, integrity and ultimately commercial success. As we move towards an increasingly…
Using IoT to monitor CO2 in a ‘COVID’ world
Today it is widely accepted, important and encouraged to keep indoor working spaces as well ventilated as possible to reduce the risk of Covid-19, other viruses and disease spreading. This is vital in many working environments where people congregate: such…
The Product Journey (Supply Chain Transformed: Episode 2)
In Episode 2 of Digi-Key’s ‘Supply Chain Transformed’, we follow the product journey. This delves into the role of transportation in the supply chain, one which underpins production and distribution on a global scale. Digital transformation has pushed forward many…
How blockchain can add trust to the IoT
Despite growing adoption, trust is often the missing component for businesses to fully embrace IoT technology. After all, if we are going to make real-time, automated and critical decisions or transactions based on IoT data, we need to know it…
Data-driven decisions are essential to connected places
Current approaches to investing in smart connected places is leading to inefficientnetwork investment. Based on recent client work and previous research, this article presents a four-stage data-driven decision-making framework for policy makers and local authority leaders. By embracing a top-down…
3 technology trends for 2022
As the age-old saying goes: Change is the only constant in life. The same is particularly true for the IT industry. New technologies birth newer technologies and the cycle of exploration, innovation, and mastery continues on repeat. In my opinion,…
CES 2022: Smart EV routing launched by WirelessCar
WirelessCar, a global leader in transformative digital vehicle services for connected cars, today announced the global launch of Smart EV Routing, a dynamic digital product that enables drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) to optimise their long-distance journeys. WirelessCar’s Smart EV Routing…
The investment case for IoT
Set against a backdrop of increased spending due to COVID-19, inflation and increasing customer expectations, local authorities are challenged to reduce spending, streamline services, and improve productivity. Intelligens Consulting’s research demonstrates that these challenges can be met by investing in…
Components at the Source (Supply Chain Transformed: Episode 1)
Digi-Key’s launch of its video series entitled ‘Supply Chain Transformed’ explores the effects of digital transformation. This includes looking at the ways that suppliers and distributors have adapted technology to introduce new forms of visibility and asset monitoring into the…
Five industries transformed by IoT
Five vital and often considered conservative industries are manufacturing, construction, rail, automotive and healthcare. Over the last few years, they have witnessed growing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT). Much of this expansion is down to the wider adoption…
