Internet of Things Connected Devices to Triple by 2021
Juniper Research predicts that the number of connected IoT devices will reach more than 46 billion units.
Smart Cities Challenge
IEEE, the RAIN RFID Alliance and RFID Journal will host a Smart Cities Mega-Challenge as part of the IEEE RFID 2017 event, to be co-located at next year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference in Phoenix, Ariz.
Why Batteries Are Ripe for Disruption
Energy-harvesting techniques are maturing and could provide a more sustainable approach to deploying IoT networks.
Kiremko Adds RFID to Potato-Cutting Machinery
The firm’s KnifeGuard system can help food manufacturers reduce operational errors and more efficiently manage and maintain cutting blades.
IOT News Roundup
Vodafone, Arrow Electronics link up with IoT agreement; Navigant Research says Internet of Things market expected to reach $500 million in 2020; HWTrek simplifies IoT development and manufacturing supply chain collaboration; Infiswift partners with Acuitus Ag to develop smart solution for data-driven farming; VeriSolutions uses AT&T IoT technology in connected-restaurant solution; Emanate Wireless raises $1.5 million in angel capital; Lat-Lon offers IoT-optimized 4G LTE Cat-1 modems with its products.
Sigfox, Thinxtra to Launch Internet of Things Network in Hong Kong
The companies have announced an agreement to roll out Sigfox’s IoT network in the region next year.
UIEvolution Acquires Surround to Form Xevo
The agreement will help the automotive technology company drive cloud, data science and artificial intelligence programs for connected cars.
Asset Valuation With RFID
A return on an investment in the technology can be achieved from improved quality and accuracy, the ability to perform frequent inventory counts and other benefits.
Analysys Mason’s IoT Predictions for 2017: Key Developments in LPWA Technologies, Connected Cars and Smart Cities
This has been a busy year for telecom operators in the Internet of Things market, most notably in low-power, wide-area (LPWA) technologies, as NB-IoT and LTE-M approach full commercial deployment.
RFID News Roundup
Kathrein RFID launches new long-range readers ••• HID Global offers visitor-management solution ••• Ubisense appoints TransTech Systems as AngleID distributor in North America ••• A.C.C. Systems intros multiple-protocol UHF desktop reader ••• Auburn University RFID Lab certifies Tageos products.