Solar energy harvesting for IoT is moving from hobbyists and makers to mainstream professional IoT applications. The driving factor is the sustainability of the business model. For growing applications in agricultural monitoring and asset tracking, the main reasons for using…
The Intersection of AI & IoT (Future Factories: Episode 3)
In the third and final episode of Digi-Key’s series, they look at how artificial intelligence applications can unlock the true potential of IoT and edge applications across manufacturing. Find out how real-time analytics, connected sensors, predictive maintenance, supply chain automation,…
Cellular IoT market value to exceed $61bn globally by 2026
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global value of the cellular IoT market will reach $61bn by 2026; rising from $31bn in 2022. It identified the growth of 5G and cellular LPWA (Low-power Wide Area) technologies…
THE HUSTLE AWARDS 2022 IS OPEN!
THE WAIT IS OVER! Drumroll please…. the Hustle Awards 2022 is officially open! Startups Magazine have been busy behind the scenes. They have 12 new categories; no matter what you do in your business or across the tech startup industry,…
Why is supply chain resilience so important?
With globalisation, companies are now used to dealing with manufacturers all around the world. While it can be interesting on a financial level, this system is also increasing the potential risks they are facing. Some can be minor such as…
How businesses manage their communications in a hybrid world
Although hybrid working practices were already on the rise pre-pandemic, the events of the past two years have permanently changed the working landscape. Research carried out by business telecommunications provider, Fusion Communications, found over 52% of businesses plan to adopt…
The Rise of Robotics (Future Factories: Episode 2)
In the second episode of the series, Digi-Key chronicles the rise of robotics in the manufacturing industry, and how new designs collaborate alongside human workers on the factory floor to create new, high-quality job opportunities across the industry. In 1913,…
Smart oven market to reach $501.4m by 2026
Smart appliances are developed to provide ease, convenience, and minimal time in preparing food. Technologically advanced and innovative smart oven are evidence of new age kitchen appliances that aim to reduce cooking time, save energy, and minimise efforts required for…
Bidirectional satellite IoT service launches commercially
Astrocast SA launched its commercially available cost-effective, bidirectional satellite IoT (SatIoT) service, to connect IoT devices globally when outside of cell-based terrestrial networks at a comparable cost. Accessibility to Astrocast’s Satellite IoT service has the potential to transform the business…
Mitigating risks in your electronic supply chain
Supply chain plays a pivotal role in hardware development. It is an immense yet complex system that supports various aspects of business operations, from inventory management to product delivery. The vulnerability of global supply chains could not be better illuminated…
