Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are no longer niche curiosities; they are proven tools that streamline training, enhance operational precision, and unlock new efficiencies across manufacturing, warehousing, and maintenance workflows. How Immersive Tech Meets the Internet of Things W

When the old and new converge in the Internet of Things, the familiar anchors our confidence. Joseph Zulick of MRO Electric and Supply notes that the greatest challenges arise when solutions lie outside our existing mental models. Software as a Service (SaaS) ranges from industry titans—Adobe, Amaz

Red Peel, Founder & Managing Director of Airband, reflects on how 2020 reshaped broadband usage. While most of us embraced streaming and video calls, many rural residents were left behind due to inadequate connectivity. In this piece, I examine the pandemic’s impact on remote work, digital innovat

Will Hastings, Research Analyst Manager at PTC Software as a Service (SaaS) is now a game‑changer for PLM and CAD. Research Analyst Manager Will Hastings of PTC shares his insights on the next phase. The pandemic pushed many teams to work from home, driving a surge in video‑conferencing tools such

Image by Pete Linforth from PixabayIn a stark reminder of how ransomware remains the most common cyber‑attack vector, South Carolina‑based cloud software provider Blackbaud has publicly confirmed that it paid an undisclosed ransom to unlock client data after a breach discovered in May 2020. The comp

In June 2020, ETSI’s Technical Committee released EN 303 645, a comprehensive security baseline for Internet‑of‑Things devices, earning praise across the information‑security community. Alan Grau, vice president of IoT and embedded solutions at Sectigo, reports. The standard follows a growing trend

Nick Sacke, Head of IoT and Products at Comms365 In the post‑pandemic era, data is increasingly regarded as a critical utility—akin to electricity or broadband—essential for shaping, securing, and optimising modern life. IoT deployments have amplified data capture, yet many organisations still grap

Authored by Will Hastings, Research Analyst Manager at PTC, this second installment deepens the analysis of SaaS adoption in the product lifecycle management (PLM) and computer-aided design (CAD) sectors.In the first part, we explored how the COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated interest in SaaS‑based CAD

Road congestion remains a critical challenge worldwide. A 2017 INRIX study revealed that congestion alone cost the United States $305 billion (€257 billion). In the UK, Highways England estimates that congestion on motorways and major roads costs £2 billion (€2 billion) each year. In light of these

Amid the ongoing pandemic, ABI Research projects a 30% year‑over‑year surge in connected‑home device sales. Daniel Egger of Axiros GmbH notes that smart‑home devices are poised to eclipse smartphones by 2021, with the total Internet of Things (IoT) inventory expected to exceed 50 billion units, acc

Across the globe, businesses are rapidly assembling the components of a digital ecosystem as IoT adoption accelerates. The Cisco Visual Networking Index released in 2018 projected that the number of devices connected to the internet would reach 30 billion by 2020. With such a massive scale comes a

Across the globe, enterprises are harnessing the Internet of Things (IoT) to unlock new revenue streams and streamline operations. To fully realize IoT’s potential, industry leaders—such as Harnil Oza, CEO of Hyperlink InfoSystem—highlight the indispensable role of artificial intelligence (AI) in t

Mark Pitchford of LDRASecurity remains a paramount concern for the vast array of embedded devices powering the Internet of Things—from power grids and automotive systems to medical devices and everyday appliances. If compromised, these systems can expose critical infrastructure, personal data, and p

Emerging evidence shows VR can accelerate corporate training, says Justin Parry, co‑founder and COO of Immerse. A recent PwC study found VR training is both faster and more cost‑effective than traditional classroom approaches. Employees also report 340 % higher confidence in new skills and feel four

By Mikael Schachne, CMO & VP Mobility & IoT Business at BICS “The robots will steal our jobs!” is a familiar refrain amid the growing adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence, and automation. Yet, according to Mikael Schachne, these technologies are not a

Alastair Williamson, CEO of Wyld Networks What progress has been made in “democratizing” the Internet of Things (IoT), and how will next‑generation satellite solutions unlock truly affordable, universal access? Alastair Williamson reports. Discussions around IoT democratization abound, but the term

Paul Miller, CTO of Wind River, highlights how leading industrial players are turning to private 5G to unlock next‑generation manufacturing capabilities. In late 2019, giants such as Bosch and Siemens announced private 5G pilots, followed by Ford UK, Lufthansa and Toyota in early 2020. Their goal i

Industrial Internet of Things: A New Paradigm for Facility Management In the last two centuries, humanity has witnessed two transformative revolutions: the Industrial Revolution, which introduced mechanization and electrification, and the Internet Revolution, which unleashed unprecedented computin

Nigel Moulton of Dell TechnologiesSince the German government introduced the term “Industry 4.0” in 2011, businesses worldwide have been navigating a complex transformation. By 2025 the World Economic Forum projects the sector to generate a value of £2.7 trillion (€2.9 trillion). This projection i

Managed Smart Metering Drives Utility Value from Smart Grid InvestmentsBerg Insight reports that the European smart electricity and gas meter installed base reached 168.3 million units in 2019. Forecasts show an 8.9% compound annual growth rate, pushing the total to 280.4 million by 2025.New deploym