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Danny Palmer offers his views on Gartner’s latest report on the Internet of Things. What’s holding back companies from adopting IoT even though the importance of it is widely accepted?
while many organisations actively plan to deploy IoT, there are hurdles which need to overcome before it can be done, such as setting out the business case for connected devices
From improved home security, to ‘no more instruction manuals’ and lower household bills, David Nield at T3 offers up 10 ways our lives are going to get better with IoT.
It’s easy to dismiss “the Internet of Things” as a meaningless buzz-phrase, but the next generation of always-on, connected home devices are going to make everyday life different in more ways than one – here we’re going to highlight some of the changes you can expect.
IoT security is now such a concern that the Federal Bureau of Investigation have issued a public service announcement on the opportunities for cyber crime that the IoT poses, on their Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website. It’s essential reading and offers a very good list of recommendations for staying safe.
As more businesses and homeowners use web-connected devices to enhance company efficiency or lifestyle conveniences, their connection to the Internet also increases the target space for malicious cyber actors. Similar to other computing devices, like computers or Smartphones, IoT devices also pose security risks to consumers. The FBI is warning companies and the general public to be aware of IoT vulnerabilities cybercriminals could exploit, and offers some tips on mitigating those cyber threats.
As an introduction to the Internet of Things this article from Darren Yates is difficult to beat. From what it is, to what it can do, and the challenges it faces, it’s all there in this enlightening guide.
You wake up in the morning and the fitness tracker on your wrist has recorded how well you slept, uploading the results to your Twitter account. Your coffee machine reads your Twitter feed and knowing you’re awake, begins brewing your first coffee of the day
Hackers run riot as hotels and US police hit
O2 offers internet of things-backed motor insurance
New Internet of Things technology could lower pet insurance premiums
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Bosch, Cisco and Foxconn join blockchain IoT consortium
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