IoT

A hot topic in both business and technology circles, the Internet of Things defines a range of technologies that allow us to potentially connect anything electronic with each other in a network of machines, appliance, devices and sensors. However, with news of innovation and opportunity also comes the foreboding side: IoT has a major security problem.

Embedded SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) technology could play a major role in accelerating the development and adoption of IoT applications in the energy sector such as smart metering, demand response, energy data management and distributed resource management, says analyst firm Beecham Research. This follows the recent publication of a new report on the Embedded SIM specification by the GSMA – the telecoms industry body that represents n...

The Creator Ci40 and Ci20 IoT development kits from Imagination Technologies are available at RS Components (RS). The Creator kits include the hardware, software and cloud infrastructure required to quickly build a wireless IoT system. Built on open industry standards, the Creator IoT framework is supported by an ecosystem including reference software and projects.

INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS), a Green Hills Software company, has announced the launch of the latest Device Lifecycle Management (DLM) service for secure Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates to network-connected IoT devices in all industries. The DLM OTA Service enables product developers with remote update and management capabilities, providing defence-in-depth protection against defects while continually improving the product in the fi...

Axiomtek introduces the ICO100, a DIN-rail fanless embedded system designed to support the low-power Intel Atom x5-E3930 processor (formerly codename: Apollo Lake). This DIN-rail industrial IoT gateway supports one DDR3L SO-DIMM slot with up to 8 GB system memory. Its proven rugged construction ensures reliable operation in harsh environments with an extended temperature range of -20°C to 70°C and anti-vibration up to 2G.

The Internet of Things is about to transform the way we live and work. And if it reaches its fullest potential, it will fundamentally change every aspect of our lives. That sort of disruption is evident in the healthcare sector, where the pen and paper has been the primary means of recording patient information for decades. But now, healthcare technology is changing in major ways.

Now including a MQTT connector, the new version of Softing's dataFEED OPC Suite, makes transfer of data to IoT Clouds simple and secure. With Softing´s dataFEED OPC Suite, a secure IoT cloud data application can now be easily implemented. The new MQTT Connector enables the integration of automation devices via MQTT publisher functionality in IoT cloud applications, e.g. IBM Bluemix Cloud. 

WIN Enterprises announces the PL-81840, a desktop platform designed primarily for industrial IoT applications. The desktop platform is built using Intel Embedded IA components to provide product longevity for electronic OEMs. The unit supports Intel Celeron N3350/ Pentium N4200 (formerly code named Apollo Lake)/Atom E39xx (formerly called Apollo Lake-I) low-voltage processors.

NI has opened an Industrial IoT Lab at its Austin headquarters. The NI Industrial IoT Lab focuses on intelligent systems that connect operational technology, information technology and the companies working on these systems. Designed with flexibility for the future, the lab’s operational focus includes areas such as microgrid control and communication, advanced control for manufacturing, and asset monitoring for heavy equipment.

November will see the launch of WebAccess 8.2, by Advantech, to round out the IoT applications from the end to the cloud. Based on the previous features, the latest version supports MQTT protocol and adds two new drivers (Ethernet/IP for Allen-Bradley PLC and B+B Wzzard MQTT) enabling manager/administrator/system integrator to effortlessly integrate more on-site devices and upload the front-end data to the cloud.