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IP versus CoAP for IoT communications
Connectivity technologies have advanced rapidly and led to the beginnings of the IoT, with billions of smart, connected sensors, actuators and systems all rigged up to enable the real‑time data processing and analytics that let you to take better control of what’s around you.
HPC-BYT for IoT and Industry 4.0 applications
An associate member of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, Avalue Technology, brings HPC-BYT embedded system to the market to catch the trend of IoT development.This new machine is featured with Intel Bay Trail platform to meet the requirements of IoT-relevant applications include exceptional video and graphics performance, high speed data processing with low power and low profile design.
Connected devices need e-commerce standard security
Billions of connected devices are potentially at risk unless security sensitive software can be managed to an e-commerce standard, according to a group of leading technology security experts. The companies, including ARM, Intercede, Solacia and Symantec worked together to assess the security challenges of connecting billions of devices across multiple sectors; including industrial, home, health services and transportation. Their conclusion was th...
Future of Wireless Conference: IoT must focus on demand rather than need
"The IoT industry is confusing need with demand" said Professor Mischa Dohler, King's College London and Co-founder of Worldsensing, in an opening session at this week’s CW 8th Future of Wireless International Conference at the IET: Savoy Place in London. “People don’t care about smart homes and smart cities, they care about better healthcare and less congestion.”
Student’s guide to IET Wiring Regulations takes to the road
The Institution of Engineering and Technology has launched its Student’s Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations, aimed at students and electrical apprentices.
CW launches discovering automotive start-ups competition
CW is launching a Discovering Automotive Start-Ups Competition, in collaboration with Magna International. Ten innovative start-ups or research institutions will be selected from the entrants to present their disruptive technologies and business plans to senior executives from Magna at the CW Future of Wireless International Conference on 21st June 2016. The event conference takes place in the middle of London Technology Week at the IET Savoy, Lo...
Only 18% of Brits have even heard of a ‘smart city’
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has released a new research report, Smart Cities – Time to involve the people, which reveals that only 18% of the British public has heard of a ‘smart city’. The report also reveals low interest in the technologies typically associated with smart cities. For example, only 8% saw a value in being able to order driverless or electric transport from their smart phone.
Tower block fire highlights fire risk of plastic consumer units
The safety risks associated with plastic consumer units have been highlighted by a fire in a ninth floor flat in Southampton. No one was injured but the flat was extensively damaged.
Engineering at threat unless more students choose Maths & Physics
A significant knowledge gap on the vital significance of Maths and Physics skills risks damaging the UK’s future, according to a new report published by A. T. Kearney in partnership with the Your Life campaign. Alison Carr, Director of Policy, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), said: “We need to have more young people studying all of the engineering gateway subjects to ensure that they are not shutting the door on an...
Sharing technical knowledge
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), have joined forces to address the current lack of widespread exploitation of horizontal innovation in the business technology community.