Whilst it’s no secret that the pandemic has accelerated digital innovations, such as developments in 5G, AI, big data, and so on, the potential of such developments have only just begun to scratch the surface. Brian O’Rourke, CEO and Founder…
1 in 5 Britons don’t take actions to protect their smart devices
New research by cyber security solution, NordVPN shows that people in the UK are the most vulnerable when it comes to their IoT devices. Almost 95% of Britons have some kind of IoT device in their household. However, of the…
iWave Security Suite ensures security in healthcare IoT
With the brisk of evolving technology around us, the medical and healthcare field has witnessed a giant leap in reaching out its consumers and providing better service to them. Internet of things (IoT) has played a major role in making…
How automation software is crucial in driving down carbon emissions
According to a new Carbon Brief analysis, the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 were 51% below 1990 levels, largely down to the country’s COVID slowdown. The figures mean the UK is now halfway to meeting its target of net-zero…
Use your voice to control a Gira eNet SMARTHOME 2.3
Gira, full-range suppliers for intelligent building design and management, is revolutionising the wireless smart home with new voice control technology and designer control top units for the Gira eNet SMARTHOME. As work, study and play continue to blur in today’s…
Smart monitoring and IIoT technologies improve onshore wind turbine up-time
Operators of onshore wind turbines are always looking to maximise power output and profitability. Therefore, any tool that can reduce turbine maintenance requirements and improve reliability is incredibly useful. To deliver these benefits, Altra Renewables has employed Industrial Internet of…
KNX builds bridge between smart building and e-mobility
For the European Commission, electromobility is a crucial pillar on the way to an emission-free economy in 2050. It can make road traffic and transport cleaner and cheaper. But it can only make an effective contribution to climate protection if…
Superpedestrian unlocks e-scooter safety breakthrough
Superpedestrian, the MIT spin-off engineering firm behind LINK, ‘The Volvo of E-Scooters’, has unveiled a breakthrough active safety system dubbed ‘Pedestrian Defense’. The new system doesn’t just detect unsafe behaviours like riding on the sidewalk, but puts a stop to…
The fourth industrial revolution – changes and challenges
Between 1760 and 1840, the first industrial revolution moved from hand production to using steam and waterpower. From around 1871 -1914, the second industrial revolution came about due to the prolific building of railroads and factory electrification. It was…
Smart building budget shortfalls put sustainability at risk
Building decision-makers list budget constraints and buy-in from senior leadership as the two biggest barriers to their adoption of smart technologies, according to a new research report from Johnson Controls. The report, ‘Thinking Smart: How the foundations of the UK will…
