While IoT‑driven warehouse systems promise transformative efficiency, they also introduce unique hurdles. Even though industry giants such as Amazon, Ocado, and Alibaba have embraced the technology, a significant portion of third‑party logistics (3PL) providers remain cautious, according to Jaykis

Just as Henry Ford’s assembly line revolutionized automotive manufacturing, the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to transform the entire business landscape. The buzz around IoT is not a fleeting trend—data from Euromonitor International shows it ranks as the top investment area alongside cloud, ahe

Riddle me this. What do Finnish saunas, patient care, hot‑desking and a soldier’s kit have in common? Do you give up yet? IoT Now’s editorial director, Jeremy Cowan, discusses with Thomas Hasselman, chief marketing officer of Finland‑based Quuppa, how a simple piece of wireless technology – Blueto

Robin Whitehead, Managing Director of Boulting Technology, explains how the surge of daily cyber‑attacks on public‑sector and utility firms is redefining the CISO’s mandate and accelerating the need for end‑to‑end digitalisation. In today’s data‑driven economy, the speed of insight is a decisive com

Data collection is essential for turning raw metrics into actionable insights that drive plant efficiency. Yet many operators overlook the power of context. George Walker, Managing Director at Novotek UK and Ireland, explains why embedding context into your data transforms simple statistics into cl

Nick Boughton of Boulting TechnologyVirtual technology has been around for nearly fifty years, enriching fields like entertainment, education and design. In the last five years, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) have begun to transform industrial settings. Nick Boughton, Digital Lead a

Japan’s power landscape is split between two legacy grids that have never been compatible: Osaka’s 60 Hz network and Tokyo’s 50 Hz grid, a relic of 19th‑century import decisions. This dual‑system reality has long posed a challenge for consistent, high‑quality electricity delivery. Nick Boughton, s

Governments worldwide have accelerated regulatory action to tighten IoT security, signalling a maturing market. Yet the task of governing the IoT landscape is complex. Each piece of legislation varies, and its effectiveness will guide future policy. As Ken Munro, partner at Pen Test Partners, explai

By Nick Booth, freelance technology writer. IoT promises transformative benefits for healthcare, but rapid deployment can create new risks if not guided by industry expertise. Process‑automation firm Thoughtonomy cautions that rushed application development often accelerates problems rather than s

Huawei’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has been arrested in Canada at the request of U.S. authorities, sparking a sharp diplomatic and market response. The 46‑year‑old executive, daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, faces allegations of violating U.S. sanctions on Iran. In the same w

Börje Ekholm, Ericsson’s President and CEO, issued a formal apology to customers and their end‑users following a widespread service disruption that occurred on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The outage, which affected mobile data and select voice services for users of O2 UK and SoftBank in Japan, was

Leveraging CPQ (Configure‑Price‑Quote) technology—an evolution of IIoT and Industry 4.0—bCommerce transforms e‑commerce for B2B buyers. Manufacturers now provide a 3‑D visual configurator that runs directly in the customer’s web browser, allowing real‑time selections to be passed to sales represent

According to a comprehensive study by Global Market Insights, Inc., the worldwide smart water metering market—currently valued at roughly US$900 million (€787 million)—is projected to surge past US$3 billion (€2.62 billion) by 2024. Key drivers include the rollout of government‑backed smart‑meter p

Fleet management on water often receives less media spotlight than the digital transformation sweeping road transport, yet it is undergoing significant change. Antony Savvas highlights two pioneering developments from Finland and the Netherlands. With a historic trial in the Port of Helsinki, AB

The Internet of Things (IoT) is more than a collection of consumer gadgets; it stitches together sensors, infrastructure, and industrial machinery, creating the industrial IoT ecosystem.By connecting this expansive network of devices, operators can recapture revenue lost to declining voice services.

In the rapidly evolving world of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), 75 % of pilots fail. Yet when they succeed, the payoff—dramatic gains in operational efficiency—makes the risk worthwhile. Manufacturers, in particular, are embedding IIoT at the core of their operations as part of the Industry 

Charles Schroeder, Business and Technology Fellow at National Instruments, explains that 5G will revolutionize everything from enterprise communication to autonomous vehicles. To deliver the promised speed, ultra‑low latency, and massive connectivity, 5G devices are inherently more complex than prev

At the IoT Solutions World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, I met an old colleague of IoT Now, who chose to remain unnamed. He looked drained after a long day. How’s the show going? I asked. He sighed and said, Not much new. According to Jeremy Cowan, the editor‑in‑chief of IoT Now, this was unusual for

Today the Internet of Things (IoT) has transitioned from hype to a tangible revenue engine, drawing the attention of every major tech player. Cloud leaders—Google, Microsoft, Amazon—have launched bespoke IoT platforms, yet the market remains contested. Telcos, with their entrenched cellular connect

Telecommunications leaders have spent the last decade exploring a wide array of IoT use cases, highlighting the transformative benefits for businesses, industry sectors, and society at large. Amid this digital revolution, the promise of new revenue streams and operational efficiencies is clear, but