Internet of Things
IoT Tracks School Bus Passing Violators, Generates New Tech Funding
The Prince George's County school district has deployed a camera- and cellular-based system from BusPatrol to capture data about stop-arm violations that lead to traffic citations, while the revenue supports additional interior cameras, tablets for viewing transit routes and driver training, and RFID to identify students onboard.
RFID News Roundup
Everactive intros IoT steam-trap predictive-maintenance solution; Software AG uses MachNation IoT performance-testing system; Semtech, EchoStar Mobile to test satellite IoT connectivity integrated with LoRaWAN; Avnet offers IoT proof-of-concept development platform; Omdia survey shows enterprises deem IoT vital to digital transformation; Ambiq unveils voice-command kit with BLE option for IoT devices; Essence Group launches smart home security solution.
Windfarm’s LoRaWAN Network Enables IoT Solutions in Port and at Sea
SkyLab's Internet of Things system, used throughout the Netherlands and beyond, is now being expanded offshore, with Kerlink's iStation gateways creating open networks for ports and companies.
Panasonic Acquires Autonomous Supply Chain Solution Provider Blue Yonder
The partnership is intended to help companies fuel digital transformation and utilize predictive business insights to pivot their operations in real time via artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things.
RFID News Roundup
Angelpaw offers RFID platform for pet aquamation; Borda Technology deploys IoT wristbands with Northern Cyprus Turkcell, partners with Texi; U.S. Air Force awards research contract to Everactive for IoT sensing applications; Silicon Labs sells assets to Skyworks Solutions, focuses on IoT; Calypso Networks Association, NFC Forum to collaborate; Sewio Networks updates RTLS software for workplace safety; XO2Tech unveils new RFID products; PervasID wins Queen's Award for Enterprise.
Why 100 Milliseconds Matters in the IoT
How can designers improve their response times in the age of remote work, driverless cars and the Internet of Things?
IoT Nudges Hotel Guests to Limit Shower Length
A smart showerhead system from French startup Hydrao displays how long guests have been showering, while its Kerlink LoRaWAN IoT network and gateways enable the solution to provide hotels and hostels with data to manage that information.
IoT Data Helps Build Earth’s Digital Twin for Planetary Health
The European Commission is reviewing a European Space Agency project called Destination Earth that may launch in 2023, allowing governments, businesses and the public to determine the impacts of specific human activity on climate change.
RFID News Roundup
HID adds multi-factor authentication to trusted-identity platform; Checkpoint expands IoT RFID software for omnichannel retail; STMicroelectronics joins Mioty Alliance to foster IoT applications; SATO America adds RFID to thermal printers; Luner launches IoT developer marketplace, partners with Sierra Wireless; Link Labs receives six IoT asset-tracking software patents; STAR Systems unveils smart windshield and headlamp transponder; Argonne National Laboratory to host printed electronics webinar.
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