T-Systems, Embratel Announce IoT Partnership
In order to offer Internet of Things connectivity in Brazil, T-Systems has become a mobile virtual network operator.
Bluetooth Low Energy and Internet of Things Make House Calls
Heal’s Wellbe device comes with BLE, Bluetooth and 4G cellular functionality to automatically capture data from health-tracking sensors so that doctors can keep an eye on the health of chronically ill or elderly patients between visits.
Small Children Jam to NFC-Enabled Jukebox
The Jooki, from MuuseLabs, is intended to allow children to listen to their favorite music, without the added distractions of a smartphone or tablet, by placing an NFC-tagged figurine on a speaker equipped with a reader and a Wi-Fi connection.
Activa-ID Launches ‘IoT Place’ Project
With this initiative, the company seeks to encourage the use of new technologies aimed at the Internet of Things, automation and interactivity.
Beacon Technology Market Set to Surpass $25 Billion by 2024
According to new research from Global Market Insights, retailers are leveraging modern technologies to offer a personalized, digital and rich content-driven shopping experience to the customers at their stores.
Update from NRF’s Big Show
Several RFID companies exhibited new solutions at the event that were aimed at retailers.
Effnet AB Licenses Its Header Compression Technology for Cellular IoT
The company has licensed the technology to a Japanese telecom infrastructure equipment manufacturer.
OEMs Need to Adopt IoT Platforms and Move Up the Value Chain
For industrial OEMs seeking to go to market quickly and sustain a competitive market advantage, using a multi-dimensional Internet of Things application development and deployment platform can help to jumpstart and shortcut the product-development cycle.
IoT News Roundup
Unified Office adds IoT infrastructure management to managed business communications service ••• Blockpass announces memberships in Decentralized Identity Foundation, Trusted IOT Alliance ••• Silicon Labs to showcase IoT connectivity solutions at Embedded World ••• Industrial Internet Consortium, National Institute of Standards and Technology to present IIoT energy forum in Virginia ••• Lomiko Metals Inc. announces Promethieus launch tied to SHD Smart Home’s use of Blockchain security for IoT ••• Borqs Technologies Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Shanghai KADI Machinery Technology Co.
Men’s Clothing Store Brings RFID Intelligence to Fitting Room
UNTUCKit is piloting RFID technology to track the movements of its “try-on” shirts into dressing rooms, and is comparing that information to sales and traffic data in order to understand which shirts draw customers’ interest, how well they fit and, ultimately, whether that leads to sales.