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Internet of Things (IoT)

May 14, 2019 14 May'19
Vodafone confirms 5G network to go live in seven UK cities on 3 July 2019

Mobile network operator claims pricing will be on a par with existing 4G network connectivity, as new research suggests business users are already prepping for the UK launch of 5G.
May 13, 2019 13 May'19
Singapore telco regulator proposes standalone 5G networks

Standalone networks will deliver the full suite of enterprise 5G capabilities, including network slicing and low latency connections for internet of things applications
May 01, 2019 01 May'19
Fiat Chrysler commits to Android for connected vehicles

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has signed deals with Google and Samsung to power its connected vehicle ecosystem
April 30, 2019 30 Apr'19
UK gears up for new laws on IoT security

The UK plans to introduce measures to require that basic cyber security features are built into internet-connected devices

April 25, 2019 25 Apr'19
Public becoming more aware of privacy abuses and unethical tech

Widespread abuses of privacy, biometric information and artificial intelligence mean the internet is in poor health, but growing popular awareness of its problems gives some cause for hope, says the Mozilla Foundation
April 23, 2019 23 Apr'19
APAC set for blockchain boom

Led by China, spending on blockchain technology in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan will surpass $2bn by 2022
April 18, 2019 18 Apr'19
Private 5G networks will be a ‘big trend’

With private 5G networks, enterprises can expect a wireless local area network type architecture that addresses the limitations of Wi-Fi, says top Commscope executive
April 17, 2019 17 Apr'19
Autonomous vehicle tech is too costly and unreliable for production

Level 5, fully autonomous vehicles are a decade away. By then, the tech will be so expensive, that it will only be available on high-end vehicles
April 17, 2019 17 Apr'19
Nearly a quarter of tech firms do not security check products

Nearly a quarter of organisations polled do not run security checks on products, and nearly a third admitted to shipping products with known security vulnerabilities, a survey shows
April 17, 2019 17 Apr'19
How UnaBiz is disrupting the IoT market in APAC

From offering low-cost connectivity to hardware design and integration services, the Singapore-based technology supplier is causing a stir in the internet-of-things market

April 15, 2019 15 Apr'19
Facebook takes extraordinary legal steps to contain document leak

Facebook targets journalists and news organisations for computer searches
April 12, 2019 12 Apr'19
Mott MacDonald builds smart cities on Azure cloud

The Microsoft cloud will be used to run digital twins of city infrastructure to help city planners manage infrastructure more effectively
April 12, 2019 12 Apr'19
O2 5G network to support Millbrook CAV trials

O2 will activate 59 5G sites in June to support trials of connected and autonomous vehicles at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire
April 12, 2019 12 Apr'19
ASEAN datacentre providers must up their game

Digital transformation trends are changing the ASEAN datacentre landscape and those that wish to succeed must transform themselves, says Frost & Sullivan
April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19
No-deal Brexit threatens future of UK CAV sector

The UK has turned itself into a global leader for connected and autonomous vehicles, but its position is at risk because of Brexit, a new report warns
April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19
Malaysia’s 5G spectrum biddings not for profit, says MCMC

5G has clear economic gains and should benefit the nation – not add to the government’s coffers
April 03, 2019 03 Apr'19
Demand for edge datacentres set to grow in APAC

More edge datacentres will be needed in the Asia-Pacific region to cope with greater adoption of edge computing and IoT when 5G networks are up and running
April 01, 2019 01 Apr'19
Rapidly multiplying IoT cyber attacks use well-known weaknesses

Internet of things threats and attacks are increasing rapidly, but rely on well-known security weaknesses, security researchers discover
March 29, 2019 29 Mar'19
Huawei looks to ISPs for enterprise business growth

The Chinese technology bigwig is counting on internet service providers to fuel its enterprise business in the South Pacific region
March 27, 2019 27 Mar'19
UK IoT research centre to tackle cyber risk

A government-backed national IoT research centre has been launched as part of UK efforts to become a world leader in tackling cyber threats
March 20, 2019 20 Mar'19
Department for Transport launches future of urban mobility plan

Future of Mobility minister Jesse Norman launches “biggest review into transport in a generation”
March 15, 2019 15 Mar'19
Venture capitalists driving Nordic tech enterprise growth

The vibrant tech sector in the Nordic region is attracting increasing attention from venture capitalists
March 14, 2019 14 Mar'19
IT Priorities 2019: ANZ organisations focus on fundamentals

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand will spend more on modernising legacy applications and breaking down data silos this year
March 12, 2019 12 Mar'19
Assisted living system moves from Microsoft Azure to IBM Cloud

IBM Cloud provides Watson artificial intelligence and internet of things technologies to support carers looking after elderly and disabled people
March 06, 2019 06 Mar'19
5G one of several security challenges to CNI

5G technology is among the key security challenges facing critical national infrastructure and all other business organisations, according to the Information Security Forum
March 04, 2019 04 Mar'19
Australia ramps up on 5G – telcos and banks among the first to benefit

Australia has been touted as a leader in 5G, although the promises of the technology supporting the use of autonomous vehicles will not be realised for now
March 04, 2019 04 Mar'19
IT Priorities 2019: APAC keeping pace with digital transformation

Digital transformation is well underway among APAC enterprises which are looking to spend more on refreshing their IT infrastructure and technologies that improve employee productivity
February 27, 2019 27 Feb'19
Dutch companies lack knowledge of IoT’s benefits

Many organisations in the Netherlands are missing out on the benefits of the internet of things because they lack awareness of its potential
February 27, 2019 27 Feb'19
China Mobile and Singtel team up on IoT

Two major telcos in the APAC region, China Mobile and Singtel, are working together to help enterprises deploy the internet of things across China and Singapore
February 26, 2019 26 Feb'19
MWC 2019: 5G driving telcos into the cloud, says VMware CEO

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger explained how the requirements of 5G mobile networks are helping to push more telcos into the organisation’s arms
February 26, 2019 26 Feb'19
MWC 2019: Industry rallies around the intelligent edge

The ability to process sensor data on intelligent edge devices, then upload to the cloud, was among the themes at this year’s Mobile World Congress
February 26, 2019 26 Feb'19
MWC 2019: Satya Nadella presents intelligent edge vision

Microsoft has unveiled a version of the Xbox Kinect device for business called the Azure Kinect, which sees and hears its environment
February 25, 2019 25 Feb'19
Australia, Singapore say hello to 5G

Singtel and its Australian subsidiary Optus have made one of the first 5G video calls in the Asia-Pacific region
February 22, 2019 22 Feb'19
BlackBerry acquires Cylance to cement security capability

BlackBerry moves forward with its plans to establish itself as an enterprise security firm, focusing on internet-connected endpoints
February 22, 2019 22 Feb'19
IT Priorities 2019: Security concerns top agenda for network buyers again

The ability to gain visibility into what is happening on enterprise networks has once again topped the agenda for network managers and buyers, according to the latest Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey
February 20, 2019 20 Feb'19
IT professionals are getting ready for the onset of digital twins

While few businesses are running digital twins in production, Gartner expects two-thirds will implement the technology by 2022
February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19
Central Saint Martins hosts Three’s 5G trial for London Fashion Week

Three’s trial 5G network will enable the world’s first augmented reality fashion show at Central Saint Martins, while consumers can test out a prototype network at its flagship store
February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19
Born to be wired

IBM is helping legendary US motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson to get its motor running with a cloud-based service for a new electric bike
February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19
Apple Business Chat powers Npower’s smart meter switch

Energy supplier is using Apple Business Chat to help users through the process of switching onto new smart gas and electricity meters
February 13, 2019 13 Feb'19
London and Helsinki digital partnership challenges big IT platforms

CDOs of London and Helsinki meet at London’s City Hall to sign a city-to-city digital declaration around AI, open data and digital innovation
February 06, 2019 06 Feb'19
Self-driving cars get updated guidelines for trial safety and transparency

The Department for Transport has issued guidance on trial safety and transparency for self-driving cars, and is sticking by its pledge to have self-driving cars on Britain’s roads in the next two years
February 06, 2019 06 Feb'19
Coders and developers: The new heroes of the network?

Cisco is moving towards a software-based future. We chatted to Susie Wee, founder and leader of Cisco developer and innovation programme, DevNet, to find out how she is helping to enable this change
February 05, 2019 05 Feb'19
Civil liberties groups to challenge bulk surveillance and intelligence sharing in Strasbourg

Coalition of campaigning groups wins the right to challenge the UK’s use of bulk surveillance powers, which allows suspicionless surveillance of the population and sharing of intercepted data with overseas intelligence agencies, in European Court of...
February 05, 2019 05 Feb'19
Cambridge launches urban data IoT project

The city of Cambridge will use Telensa IoT sensors and a Microsoft Azure platform to better manage its urban data assets
January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19
Cisco Live Europe: Intent-based networking meets the IoT head-on

Networking and communications technology supplier Cisco plans to bring intent-based networking techniques to bear on the internet of things
January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19
How Airbus handles IoT network traffic in manufacturing

The internet of things is set to power the fourth industrial revolution, providing data to optimise manufacturing. Airbus is starting to put sensors in aircraft assembly
January 30, 2019 30 Jan'19
Unconfigured IoT is a security risk, warns researcher

Internet of things researcher says unconfigured internet-connected devices are a largely unrecognised cyber security risk to businesses and consumers, and welcomes the increased likelihood of UK IoT legislation
January 29, 2019 29 Jan'19
How digital indoor systems can bolster ASEAN’s 5G networks

Digital indoor systems, already being used at airports and subway systems, will help telcos monetise new digital services on 5G networks
January 28, 2019 28 Jan'19
Brexit won’t curb IT spending

Analyst Gartner expects organisations to carry on buying more IT to support digitisation initiatives
January 24, 2019 24 Jan'19
IoT application vulnerabilities leave devices open to attack

Barracuda Networks calls for internet of things devices to be subject to regular security review after researchers detail the application vulnerabilities of an internet-connected security camera