In Two European Cities, the IoT Could Help Unknot Traffic Quagmires
Sensors can’t make congestion disappear, but two cities in Europe think they can help planners improve traffic flow.
The Platform Tech Companies Can’t See
Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft are focused on artificial intelligence, but are missing out on the importance of RFID.
RFID Locates Press Tools at Auto Parts Factory
Voestalpine Polynorm installed RFID readers and antennas on one of its plant’s cranes and tagged 8,000 press tools, enabling the company to prevent production delays.
IoT News Roundup
Ofcom says spectrum licenses are IoT-ready; Silver Spring Networks entering Chinese smart lighting market; new long-range Bluetooth module from Cypress Semiconductor; Sigfox gains new telecom partner; Infineon launches NFC module for wearables, partners with Chinese payment-technology company; Plataine and Argosy International combine products and services.
Reebok, Music Festival Reach Out to Visitors With iGotcha RFID Solution
The athletic apparel company is using iGotcha Media’s solution in its Innovation Showroom, while Grand Fetes Telus employs the technology for access control and linkage to social networking, pictures and contests.
Historic Library Gets a Beacon Makeover
At the Bavarian State Library, a recently installed network of 245 Bluetooth beacons guides visitors to 90 points of interest, including reading rooms, exhibits, copy machines, artwork, cafeteria and rest rooms.
RFID Tracks Blood at Australia’s Liverpool Hospital
NSW Health Pathology, which operates the hospital’s blood lab, is using the technology to determine how long blood products remain outside of refrigeration, and to ensure that no incorrect matches are made and no spoiled products are used.
Beacons Guide Visitors Through Bavaria’s State Library
Three floors and a labyrinth of rooms stand between visitors and the books or reading rooms they seek. This new app is designed to make navigating Munich’s massive library easier.
Fishing for Answers in the Deep Blue Sea
The IoT can help us better understand how industrial fishing impacts sharks and other important marine species. But sometimes the technology fails to reel in answers.
A Guide to Preparing Your IT Team for Enterprise IoT
The Internet of Things offers businesses myriad benefits, but it can also overwhelm your IT team if not managed properly.