IoT

A robust and reliable IIoT-ready combination embedded controller and IoT gateway has been introduced by global provider of computing solutions, ADLINK Technology. ADLINK’s MXE-210 offers a small footprint and is fully operable in harsh environments from -40 to 85°C, making it a suitable choice for industrial automation, transportation, agriculture/aquaculture, and smart city applications.

Developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, JLT Mobile Computers, has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Machinefabriek Steketee, who are using JLT VERSO+ 10 rugged computers to integrate its smart farming solutions for precision agriculture. Steketee is a leading developer of high-tech weeding and soil cultivation machines, used by arable farmers and horticulturalists worldwide.

  The SMARC (Smart Mobility Architecture) standard has, in a matter of a few years, become a major driving force behind the enablement of ultra low power embedded computing technology solutions.

Philips Lighting has installed 12,000 Philips LED connected street lights, managed by its Philips CityTouch street lighting management software, as part of a renovation of Guadalajara's public lighting. The project was completed with energy services provider Ferrovial Services. The Philips CityTouch system allows Guadalajara City Council to precisely monitor, control and manage its entire network of street lights via a secure web browser.

Industrial IoT, smart cities, and mobile health all benefit from ultra low power efficiency which can be achieved with the new RSL10 BLE shield configuration with the IoT Development Kit.

Provider of secure data access and management solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Lantronix has announced the launch of its xPico 200 embedded IoT gateways. The compact xPico 200 embedded IoT gateways deliver robust Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, enterprise-grade security, and integrated manageability features that are suitable for IIoT applications.

As we look at digital business transformation, there are many aspects to be considered on how to improve company performance or expand into new or adjacent markets.The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or Industry 4.0, is driving digital transformation by optimising our industrial control systems though use of intelligent decision making. Guest blog written by Alex Wilson.

  Phil Beecher, Chairman of Wi-SUN Alliance, talks about how a standardised ecosystem will help drive widespread IoT growth. According to analyst firm Gartner, IoT endpoints will grow 32.9% up until 2020 by which time the installed base will have reached 20.4 billion units.

As a global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), Kontron has now developed a scalable IoT solution and products powered by Microsoft Azure that facilitate the digital transformation in manufacturing. This includes Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT devices as well as pre-integrated IoT solutions based on Microsoft Azure for industrial automation OEMs.

Global developer and manufacturer of intelligent graphic display modules, 4D Systems, has announced the latest addition to the range with its smallest LCD display yet. At 0.9" and powered by the popular WiFi enabled ESP8266, it is suitable for miniature IoT projects. The Internet of Displays is the company’s range of miniature feature rich displays that offer small colour displays with integrated WiFi and a microSD/HDC slot.