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Virgin Media O2 showcases the ‘connected farm of the future’

Ryan Daws — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:48:13 +0000

Virgin Media O2 aims to revolutionise rural agriculture with its “Connected Farm of the Future” initiative, in partnership with Cannon Hall Farm located in Barnsley. In an effort to eliminate connectivity challenges across Cannon Hall Farm’s sprawling 126-acre estate – including notorious blackspots and notspots – Virgin Media O2 is deploying a network of sensors... Read more »

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Eseye and Precision Animal Solutions deploy animal behaviour monitoring

Ryan Daws — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:15:03 +0000

Global IoT connectivity provider Eseye has partnered with Precision Animal Solutions on an animal behaviour monitoring solution to transform farming and agriculture. The solution will redefine animal welfare management and disease detection. By combining Eseye’s globally acclaimed IoT connectivity solutions with Precision Animal Solution’s cutting-edge Remote Early Disease Identification (REDI) system, the partnership seeks to... Read more »

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IoT Tech Expo: Accelerating sustainability with satellites

Ryan Daws — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:51:39 +0000

During this year’s IoT Tech Expo North America, we heard from Jat Brainch, Chief Commercial and Digital Officer at Inmarsat, about how satellites can accelerate sustainability. Satellite technology has emerged as a powerful tool in driving sustainability efforts across various sectors. From revolutionising agriculture practices to reducing carbon emissions, satellites offer immense potential in advancing... Read more »

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Value-added applications of environmental monitoring to animal husbandry in Taiwan

Nomura Research Institute of Taiwan — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:28:32 +0000

In response to people’s concern over environmental quality, the Taiwanese Government has initiated the ‘Civil IoT Taiwan’ project, and entrusted the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop its capacity in producing a Made in Taiwan (MIT) air monitoring sensor, which has been manufactured by Taiwanese company, such as Vision, Green Ideas and ProBai. This... Read more »

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Vodafone’s IoT tech ensures 1.5M strawberries make it to Wimbledon

Ryan Daws — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:58:51 +0000

Vodafone is deploying IoT technology to ensure 1.5 million strawberries make it to Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis tournament. Wimbledon simply wouldn’t be the same without strawberries and cream. Hughe Lowe Farms has supplied Wimbledon’s strawberries for almost 30 years and will remain the tournament’s exclusive supplier this year. Vodafone has partnered with Hughe Lowe... Read more »

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Internet of Cows: Ingestible IoT sensor monitors the health of livestock

Ryan Daws — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:20:52 +0000

An ingestible IoT sensor is assisting farmers with monitoring the health of their livestock and helping to boost profitability. The sensor, created by Austrian technology company smaXtec, provides data on inner body temperature, rumination, PH levels, and movement activity. This data helps to ensure the welfare of the livestock by sending early warnings of potential... Read more »

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The IoT could help the UK cut 17.4M tonnes of CO2

Ryan Daws — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:26:54 +0000

A report from Vodafone and WPI Economics has found that emerging technologies like the IoT and 5G could help the UK cut 17.4 million tonnes of CO2 per year. Earlier this year, the UK enshrined in law a target to slash carbon emissions by 78 percent by 2035 as part of a bid to achieve... Read more »

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AWS announces IoT partnership with farming solutions provider Yara

Ryan Daws — Tue, 18 May 2021 08:10:14 +0000

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a strategic IoT partnership with farming solutions provider Yara. Optimising crop production is vital to ensure there’s enough food to feed an increasingly overpopulated world while minimising the environmental costs. IoT technologies, as usual, will play a key role. Marcus Furuholmen, VP of Digital Production at Yara, said: “Yara’s... Read more »

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