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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Internet of Things offers businesses myriad benefits, but it can also overwhelm your IT team if not managed properly.
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RFID Journal has announced the finalists for its 2016 RFID Journal Awards. The winners will be revealed at this year’s LIVE! event, being held in Orlando Fla., on May 3-5.
The system tracks various processes regarding the washing and sorting of linens and clothing, and provides alerts if mistakes are about to be made.