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IoT is in Gartner’s 10 strategic technologies for Government

The Internet of Things has been identified by Gartner as one of the top 10 strategic technologies in 2016. In its report it provides recommendations to CIOs and IT leaders regarding the adoption and benefits of these key technologies.

Forbes takes us through the complete list, which also includes Smart Machines and the Digital Workplace.

  • Gartner forecasts 25B IoT-based installed devices by 2020, with 6.8B alone in smart cities.
  • Smart machines will become a catalyst of Industrie 4.0 adoption across global governments.
  • Spending by national, federal and local governments worldwide on technology products and services is forecast to grow from $430.1B in 2016 to $476.1B by 2020.

Read the full article on Forbes

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Netherlands becomes first country with nationwide Internet of Things

Dutch telecoms group KPN has announced that its low-power, long-range, wide-area network (LoRa) enabling Internet of Things (IoT) applications is now available across the Netherlands.

it already has deals to connect 1.5 million objects and believes that number will grow substantially now the nationwide network is online. Already, trials of the technology are underway with baggage handling at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, depth sounding at the port of Rotterdam and rail switch monitoring at Utrecht Central station

Read the full article on TechRadar

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How the Internet of Things is revolutionising retail

Sharon Goldman at CIO.com takes a look at how the IoT is impacting retail and concludes that the retail industry will never be the same again.

Tech-savvy retailers looking to gain a competitive advantage are installing smart shelves that detect when inventory is low, RFID sensors that track goods throughout the supply chain, systems that send personalized digital coupons to shoppers when they enter the store, and sensors that monitor the quality of perishable items.

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BMW uses Connected Drive to pair with your home

Autocar reports on how BMW is using its SIM card-based Connected Drive technology to integrate all of its new cars into the Internet of Things by pairing its vehicles with owner’s homes using its Smart Home integration.

You can see if your smoke alarm has gone off because you’ll get a notification in the car, or you can see if there’s a water leak and then speak to whoever’s in the house to find out what’s going on

Read the full article on Autocar

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The Internet of Nano Things (IoNT)

At the heart of the Internet of Things are the wireless microsensors and microprocessors that collect and transmit information. Scientists have now begun shrinking these sensors from millimetres or microns in size to the nanometer scale, small enough to circulate within the living body and to mix directly into construction materials. The interconnectivity of these nano-scale devices is described as the Internet of Nano Things (IoNT).

Because they are so small, nanosensors can collect information from millions of different points. External devices can then integrate the data to generate incredibly detailed maps showing the slightest changes in light, vibration, electrical currents, magnetic fields, chemical concentrations and other environmental conditions.

Read the full article on Scientific American

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Meet Olli – the first self-driving, IoT Smart Bus…

The first self-driving, 3D-printed smart bus has just landed on the streets of Washington, DC. Created by Arizona-based Local Motors in conjunction with IBM Watson Internet of Things, Olli (meetolli.auto) is the first vehicle to have the capability to analyse and learn from transportation data.

Using IBM Watson technology, the bus will be able to answer questions about how it works, where it is going and how it makes decisions, Local Motors said. Passengers will also be able to ask Olli about destinations, such as “Olli, can you take me downtown?”

View the full article on EcoWatch

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Bluetooth 5 – the optimum IoT wireless standard?

With four times the range, two times the speed and eight times the data broadcasting capacity than previous versions, Bluetooth 5 looks set to become the optimum wireless standard for ‘connectionless’ IoT applications.

Bluetooth 5 will transform the way people experience the IoT by making it something that happens simply and seamlessly around them,” said Mark Powell, executive director of the Bluetooth SIG

Read the full article on TechWeekEurope UK

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Monitor your plants from your phone with Gro.io

Every plant grower can now become a master grower with Gro.io, “the world’s most intelligent hydroponics system.”

instead of outputting all that information to a local monitor, the Gro.io will push it to the branded iOS app on your phone via the tower’s integrated Wi-Fi receiver. The app allows you to monitor the long term growth of your plants…, adjust nutrient and light levels and receive notifications if anything goes awry.

Read the full article on Engadget

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The IoT – a force for good and evil

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently sought public comment on the “benefits, challenges and potential roles for the government in fostering the advancement of the Internet of Things.” The responses highlighted the general belief that its impact will be both beneficial and adverse…

The IoT may become a means to deliver a disabling, global attack. Connected IoT devices have potential to reveal more than a novelist about a person’s behavior and bring privacy invasion to a new level. On the plus side, improved automation may save lives, keep people healthy and increase food production.

Read the full article on Computerworld

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World’s first Smart Guitar wins at Cannes

Sensus Smart Guitar

The Sensus Smart Guitar by Mind Music Labs of Sweden was the clear winner in the Hardware/Internet of Things category at the recent Midemlab startup contest in Cannes. It looks like a traditional electric guitar, but with motion, touch and pressure sensors all built into the instrument, the music that can be created is not your typical rock and roll.

The Sensus basically packs all the audio equipment a guitarist needs into the guitar itself. It’s a wireless instrument that lets players add modulations and effects without the need for an array of pedals.

See for yourself in this awesome demo video…

Read the full article on VentureBeat