Radbot inventor Damon Hart‑Davis emphasizes the importance of simplicity as the smart‑heating sector evolves. From smartwatch calls to app‑controlled bulbs, smart technology is everywhere. Yet consumers often misinterpret what they truly need, and many devices add complexity rather than convenience

In emergency situations, the speed of evacuation can mean the difference between life and death. Steve Loughney, Senior Specialist at Siemens Building Technologies, explains that while fire alarms are ubiquitous, they often fail to elicit a timely response from building occupants. “People react to t

As the boundary between mobile devices and traditional computers blurs, the security frameworks that once served distinct ecosystems are converging. GlobalPlatform’s Secure Element (SE) and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) are now de facto standards in mobile, while the Trusted Computing Group’s

Richard Chamberlain of Bosch Rexroth explains that in today’s fiercely competitive global market, unplanned downtime can erode profits, miss delivery windows, and damage brand reputation. A predictive maintenance strategy—rooted in Industry 4.0—offers a clear path to maximise uptime and sustain hig

Companies of all sizes are embracing IoT, says Sylwia Kechiche, principal analyst, IoT, GSMA Intelligence, in the firm’s most recent survey. The data shows that nearly 66% of enterprises with more than 20 employees have already deployed an IoT solution—an adoption rate that eclipses many expectati

By Deral Heiland, IoT Research Lead at Rapid7 Smart cars, refrigerators, security cameras, and medical implants are increasingly interconnected, constantly exchanging data with one another and the global internet. While this connectivity delivers undeniable value, it also expands the attack surfac

Arpit Khosla, Founder of IoT Australia Consulting Services IoT is widely recognized as one of the fastest‑growing technology sectors, yet its complexity and diversity make it challenging to identify the most promising investment opportunities and unique selling propositions (USPs). In this two‑part

Andrew Hansen, CEO of Hansen Technologies, explains how the cash‑only acquisition of Canada’s Sigma Systems for CAN$157 million (≈£89.4 m) strengthens the company’s position across telecom, pay‑TV and energy verticals.Why now? In an exclusive interview with IoT Now, Sigma CEO Tim Spencer shares the

Ivano Jose Cunha of Link Electronics shares a candid look at the Internet of Things (IoT). While the term is widely cited in academic papers and industry conferences as a revolutionary force, is IoT truly a recent phenomenon? According to Cunha, the answer is no. Kevin Ashton first used the phrase

Like any professional keen to stay abreast of IoT developments, freelance technology writer Nick Booth spends a great deal of time curating the latest ideas. While most of us have seen the chaos of holiday sales, the true frenzy occurs at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where vendors from

Arun Rishi Kapoor, Business Consultant at Tech Mahindra, explains how our evolving digital ecosystem blends the real and virtual worlds, creating new opportunities to make our planet more livable. Digitisation—often called digitalisation—connects millions of people and billions of devices, turning

Network Limitations: Why Smart Homes Need a New Connectivity Solution In today’s ultra‑connected living spaces, the question isn’t whether devices can talk, but how they stay reliably connected. Ruslan Vinahradau, CEO of Zorachka Inc., has lived in one of the most advanced smart apartments, hosting

Harnil Oza of Hyperlink InfoSystemArtificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are no longer speculative concepts; they are reshaping business landscapes today. As CEO of Hyperlink InfoSystem, Harnil Oza emphasizes that the fusion of AI with IoT unlocks the full spectrum of intellig

Can smart technology transform investing? Marc Weisberg, managing principal at Soho Investment Partners, affirms that the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping how investors identify growth opportunities.In 2015 there were 15 billion connected devices worldwide; forecasts project the number to reach

There are now 7 billion IoT devices worldwide. CAST’s Lev Lesokhin projects that the count will triple by 2025, reaching 21.5 billion devices. The rapid growth has spurred manufacturers to launch products faster than ever, often at the expense of software quality. To accelerate time‑to‑market, man

Emil Waszkowski of Future MindThe Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping business landscapes across the board, but some sectors stand to gain more than others. Start‑ups and SMEs are increasingly tapping into this potential, delivering robust, industry‑specific solutions that were once the exclusive

Mikko Rieger of NetsIn this article, Mikko Rieger, SVP of Consumer Management Services (CMS) at Nets, shares practical guidance for banks looking to modernise their payment infrastructure.Banks today grapple with increasing complexity and conflicting priorities.The rapid adoption of mobile and IoT p

For those attending Mobile World Congress 2019, the excitement around 5G networks and fold‑able smartphones was palpable. Yet beneath the surface, the event also spotlighted critical trends shaping the future of payments and commerce. Andre Stoorvogel, Director of Product Marketing at Rambus Paymen

When upgrading legacy plants to harness the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), protecting the network against cyber threats is not optional—it’s essential. Even today, many retrofitted systems lack robust safeguards, exposing critical infrastructure to the very risks that IIoT pr

Michael Schuldenfrei of OptimalPlus The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) revolutionized automation in the 1950s by enabling mass‑produced, reliable electronics. Today, the next leap comes from marrying manufacturing instrumentation with edge computing—delivering sensor data directly to the machines that