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Next-gen street lights will transform UK cities

Ryan Daws — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:37:18 +0000

Smart street lights capable of charging electric vehicles and enhancing wireless coverage are slated to grace towns and cities across the UK. Amidst the surging demand for wireless services, companies are increasingly eyeing the potential of lamp posts, traffic lights, CCTV columns, benches, bins, and bus stops as prime real estate for digital infrastructure installation.... Read more »

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Iveda teams up with AOI on ‘5th-gen’ smart cities

Ryan Daws — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:28:50 +0000

Iveda has teamed up with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to catalyse the development of smart cities in Egypt and the EMEA region. Iveda possesses a security certification granted by the Egyptian Military Intelligence, allowing it to participate in pivotal projects within the country. The partnership between Iveda and the AOI aligns with the... Read more »

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5G IoT connections to exceed 100M by 2026

Ryan Daws — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:23:35 +0000

The global number of 5G IoT connections is set to exceed 100 million by 2026. A study by Juniper Research finds the number of connections will reach 116 million by 2026; increasing from 17 million in 2023. The incredible 1,100 percent growth is set to be driven by smart city services and healthcare. Olivia Williams,... Read more »

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UK’s EV smart charging plan could save consumers £1,000 annually

Duncan MacRae — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:14:25 +0000

Electric vehicle consumers in the UK are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging. The Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan published today (January 17, 2023) by the Government and Ofgem, sets out steps being taken to seize... Read more »

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Ru Roberts, Waze: On improving journeys using real-time data

Ryan Daws — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:22:44 +0000

IoT News caught up with Ru Roberts, UK Country Manager for Waze, to discuss how the popular navigation app uses real-time data from vehicles to improve journeys. As a long-term user of Waze, I’ve seen first-hand the advancements the app has made over the years. Long gone are the days of directions to go the... Read more »

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Vodafone Connected Consumer 2030: How smart tech will transform our world

Ryan Daws — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:08:30 +0000

Vodafone held an event to celebrate the launch of a new report exploring how “smart technology will fundamentally transform our experience of the world in the next decade.” The report, Connected Consumer 2030, was conducted by The FutureLaboratory on behalf of Vodafone. An opening video at the start of the event highlighted the challenges we... Read more »

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Editorial: 10 predictions for the IoT in 2022

Ryan Daws — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:41:19 +0000

As we begin wrapping up the year, it’s time to predict what the IoT industry will look like in 2022. Seamlessly connected homes “The US market has seen substantial year-over-year growth in the number of connected homes, and this is expected to continue in the years to come,” analysts from McKinsey said in a recent... Read more »

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Steven Drewett, Concept13: On picking robust IoT solutions to address modern challenges

Ryan Daws — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:53:34 +0000

Modern life is full of challenges that are testing us as businesses, as individuals, and even as humankind. The IoT is all about providing decision-makers with faster and more valuable data to address such challenges now and in the future. Concept13 is an IoT strategy consultancy with vast experience crafting bespoke solutions for multiple industries.... Read more »

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Sutton Council using IoT sensors to improve disabled parking experience

Fin Strathern — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:39:17 +0000

Sutton Council, in South London, is trialling the use of internet-enabled sensors to improve services for disabled car users. Provided by IoT Solutions Group, the sensors will be placed in disabled parking spots to provide vital data on the usage, frequency, and duration for which a given space is used. The council hopes the project... Read more »

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Smart cities will help fight climate change but more awareness is needed

Ryan Daws — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:36:02 +0000

Smart cities will be key in tackling climate change, but research suggests that public awareness of that fact is low. According to research from Milestone Systems, 80 percent of Brits want their local authority to take more action to fight climate change. 230 councils in the UK have already declared a climate emergency in their... Read more »

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