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Internet of Things (IoT)

Ubuntu Core 22 is now generally available for IoT and edge devices
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Internet of Things (IoT)

Ubuntu Core 22 is now generally available for IoT and edge devices

The new release brings security updates and support for a fully preemptible kernel
16 Jun 2022
Tech CEO Dan O’Dowd calls out Elon Musk’s “false promises” in new US Senate campaign ad
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automation

Tech CEO Dan O’Dowd calls out Elon Musk’s “false promises” in new US Senate campaign ad

Santa Barbara billionaire’s campaign is aiming to ensure computers and tech are safe for humanity
25 May 2022
Mastering endpoint security implementation
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Security

Mastering endpoint security implementation

More devices connecting to the corporate network means more security risks. Here are some of the ways to protect your business
18 May 2022
IoT privacy and security concerns
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Security

IoT privacy and security concerns

We take a look at what's needed to really secure internet-connected devices
6 May 2022
The IT Pro Podcast: Building a smart factory
The IT Pro Podcast: Building a smart factory
Internet of Things (IoT)

The IT Pro Podcast: Building a smart factory

How the power of technology can help improve manufacturing efficiency
29 Apr 2022
Podcast transcript: Building a smart factory
Podcast transcript: Building a smart factory
Internet of Things (IoT)

Podcast transcript: Building a smart factory

Read the full transcript for this episode of the IT Pro Podcast
29 Apr 2022
Insteon customers forced to rely on open source fixes after apparent collapse of IoT firm
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Internet of Things (IoT)

Insteon customers forced to rely on open source fixes after apparent collapse of IoT firm

The company has gone dark as top executives sever ties with the company
19 Apr 2022
Reimagining Edinburgh with cutting-edge smart city projects
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smart city

Reimagining Edinburgh with cutting-edge smart city projects

With several exciting projects underway, what will Scotland’s capital city look like in five years’ time?
14 Apr 2022
What is edge computing?
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Cloud

What is edge computing?

Edge computing is central to making the IoT fast, secure, and useful
8 Apr 2022
How to use IoT to meet sustainability goals
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Internet of Things (IoT)

How to use IoT to meet sustainability goals

With the need to slash your carbon footprint becoming more urgent, many enterprises are turning to connected devices
4 Apr 2022
The decades-old vision of “pervasive computing” is blueprinting today’s smart cities
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smart city

The decades-old vision of “pervasive computing” is blueprinting today’s smart cities

As first alluded to in 1988, cities are becoming invisibly intelligent spaces, often entirely unbeknownst to us
22 Mar 2022
IoT security market to hit $59 billion by 2029
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Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT security market to hit $59 billion by 2029

The Asia Pacific region is projected to lead the market during the forecast period
15 Mar 2022
What is Wi-Fi 7?
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Network & Internet

What is Wi-Fi 7?

We examine what the next generation of the wireless technology standard could bring, and when it’s expected to launch
14 Mar 2022
Patching together the UK’s fragmented smart city landscape
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smart city

Patching together the UK’s fragmented smart city landscape

Despite a lack of central government direction, disparate smart city projects are delivering rich successes and finding ways to stay connected
14 Mar 2022
UK’s largest port to deploy 5G and IoT tech
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5G

UK’s largest port to deploy 5G and IoT tech

Felixstowe Port will use 5G-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to predict maintenance of the port’s quay cranes
4 Mar 2022
Alibaba taps Nokia to enhance edge cloud products
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Cloud

Alibaba taps Nokia to enhance edge cloud products

Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud platform will add to Alibaba Cloud's industrial IoT capabilities
25 Feb 2022
5G future trends to watch in 2022
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5G

5G future trends to watch in 2022

It may not revolutionise your business overnight, but success is on the horizon if you can sharpen up your 5G strategy
18 Feb 2022
Vodafone taps Oracle for its cloud-native standalone 5G network
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5G

Vodafone taps Oracle for its cloud-native standalone 5G network

The deal comes as Virgin Media O2 reportedly cancels its five-year MVNO partnership with the operator
14 Feb 2022
The UK's IoT proposals are riddled with ‘astonishing’ gaps
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Internet of Things (IoT)

The UK's IoT proposals are riddled with ‘astonishing’ gaps

The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PTSI) Bill aims to address the connected devices security nightmare, but experts agree it …
19 Jan 2022
1NCE and AWS partner on global IoT platform
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Internet of Things (IoT)

1NCE and AWS partner on global IoT platform

The new deal adds to 1NCE’s IoT Flat Rate offering for business applications
4 Jan 2022
Industry working group aims to standardize blockchain 'Identity of Things'
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Industry working group aims to standardize blockchain 'Identity of Things'

Universal standards for blockchain-based identities aims to help promote interoperability and communication between IoT devices
15 Dec 2021
IT Pro 20/20: The problem with diversity in cyber security leadership
IT Pro 20/20: The problem with diversity in cyber security leadership
cyber security

IT Pro 20/20: The problem with diversity in cyber security leadership

Why failing to address a shortage of women in senior roles puts businesses at risk - issue 23 is available to download now
2 Dec 2021
UK and Singapore align closer on digital trade
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Policy & legislation

UK and Singapore align closer on digital trade

Three agreements have been signed which focus on facilitating digital trade, cyber security, and digital identities between the two nations
1 Dec 2021
AWS kickstarts Re:Invent 2021 with launch of RoboRunner IoT platform
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS kickstarts Re:Invent 2021 with launch of RoboRunner IoT platform

The cloud giant expands its robotic fleet management capabilities with holistic IoT platform
30 Nov 2021