The Internet of Things (IoT) is fueling the transformation for enterprises, consumers, and governments. Emerging and evolving tools and technologies such as smart speakers, machine learning, and 5G are ensuring increased efficiency and more control within the home and in places of work. The continued growth and development of the Internet of Things (IoT) industry […]
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The Municipality of Abu Dhabi and Orange Business Services – a network native digital services company – have partnered to develop a state of the art smart city visualization application that will enrich the management of services delivered in Abu Dhabi – the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The modified app called ‘IoT Cockpit’ […]
School children from Edinburgh in Scotland have been challenged to come up with creative ways of using new technologies to combat issues and help change their hometown into a Smart City as part of a unique partnership with local business and organisations. CityFibre, the City of Edinburgh Council, and the University of Edinburgh’s Data Education […]
International market leaders Telefónica have created a global unit, called as the Chief Digital Consumer Office (CDCO), which will champion new digital products and services, paying particular attention to the IoT smart home. The team, led by Chema Alonso will aim to develop the Aura AI digital assistant and continue the creation of the ‘fourth […]
Lately, it feels like 5G is the only thing we ever seem to be talking about, and for good reason. When we think about 5G, we think about the many possibilities of innovation that could revolutionize services across industries. The medical world is no exception. Based on rapid technological advancements and the growing demand for […]
Global communications company Telefonica has recently been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, for the sixth year running. An improvement on its “completeness of vision”, which is one of the two aspects the Magic Quadrant assesses together with the “ability to execute”. The company believes the main […]
ABI Research has predicted that the smart home market will make-up for over 13% of Bluetooth device shipments by 2024, which will total to over 815 million Bluetooth products at this time. Substantial growth in a wide range of device varieties, including that of smart lights, voice-control front ends, smart appliances and sensors, among numerous […]
Japanese car firm Toyota, decided they couldn’t find a place to develop a smart city, so have decided to build their own. The global manufacturer has an ambitious plan to create a model smart city from the ground up – which will in essence become a real-life laboratory for building and testing new technologies and […]
By optimizing a smart in-store experience, customers are likely to spend more money on products and show greater willingness to re-visit their stores of choice – helping retailers retain business and increase revenues. Here are five reasons why IoT is re-shaping the future of retail. 1. Customized Discounts The ultimate incentive for most shoppers, is […]
Global tech giants Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance have created a working group that intends to develop and promote smart home products in an attempt to increase connectivity and compatibility among devices in the home. Other tech and home companies such as IKEA, Legrand and Samsung SmartThings, are also on board to contribute […]