How Smart Glasses Could Change Your Workforce
Could equipping your manual workforce with smart glasses lead to benefits beyond improved efficiency?
National Instruments on Building an Industrial IoT Toolkit
NI, a provider of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software used in wireless sensor networks, is now helping its customers develop industrial Internet of Things solutions for applications such as factory automation and preventative maintenance.
Cleveland Cavaliers Use Beacons to Provide Interactive Team Experience
The NBA team employs the Bluetooth devices to provide fans with video, information and promotional content during games, based on their location within the arena.
RFID Goes Into the Shark Tank
Many RFID companies make mistakes that cost them money. They wouldn’t survive on Shark Tank.
IOT News Roundup
ARM, HP each purchase encryption software companies; machine-to-machine standards finalized; Sigfox scores major funding; SecureRF configures its cryptography solution for IoT devices.
NFC Forum Survey Shows Strong Consumer Interest in NFC Applications
The organization released the findings of a four-week study indicating that while consumers have limited experience with Near Field Communication, they would be eager to try a number of non-payment applications.
RFID News Roundup
Xterprise rebrands as SML Intelligent Inventory Solutions, plans 2015 announcements ••• ITL acquires majority ownership of Overheer, plans to offer complete RFID solution ••• L-com announces new embedded PCB antennas for OEM applications ••• Asset Vue intros new solutions for data center IT asset management ••• Hotels in Azerbaijan, Slovenia and Mauritius adopt InvoTech’s linen-tracking system.
Senate Holds IoT Hearing
The Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation met to discuss how the U.S. Congress can foster the development and proliferation of IoT technologies in a way that neither harms consumer privacy nor stifles innovation.
Porsche Uses RFID to Track Prototype Testing, Improve Security
The car manufacturer is tracking which components are installed in its prototype vehicles, and is monitoring the cars’ locations to reduce their chances of being seen by unauthorized parties.
A Closer Look at the FTC’s IoT Security Recommendations
We asked a security expert to evaluate the Federal Trade Commission’s security guidance for consumer-facing IoT products.