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IoMT devices in smart hospitals to exceed 7M by 2026

Ryan Daws — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:13:03 +0000

A study by Juniper Research suggests the number of IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) in smart hospitals will exceed seven million by 2026. The leading research firm’s analysts expect 7.4 million IoMT devices to be deployed globally, with over 3,850 per smart hospital. Adam Wears, Research Analyst at Juniper Research, said: “The emergence of remote... 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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IDC predicts a return to chip supply normality by mid-2022

Ryan Daws — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:48:34 +0000

A research note from IDC suggests the ongoing chip shortage will normalise by the middle of next year. Semiconductors are in short supply primarily due to pandemic-related supply chain issues, trade sanctions, and strong demand. IoT devices continue to proliferate rapidly, connected vehicles are increasingly desirable, 5G-capable smartphones are in-demand, and stock of those newfangled... Read more »

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Turning to IoT for better patient care beyond the pandemic

Elizabeth Grossenbacher — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:55:19 +0000

We sat around a little table in my grandmother’s tiny kitchen in a suburb of Minneapolis, MN. Like every morning before, her neighbor, Phil, stopped by for a cup of coffee. He walked in with his eight-pound cylinder of oxygen in tow. His silver spoon clinked the edges of his glass as he stirred his... Read more »

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What retailers should consider when stores re-open and why IoT is the answer to recovery

James Bristow — Tue, 11 May 2021 16:07:35 +0000

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the retail sector, with consumer habits shifting and many retailers having to move to an online environment. Interestingly, according to ONS figures looking at the overall retail sales over the last year, the impact of Covid-19 and its restrictions on the physical retail... Read more »

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Pan(ic)demic buying: 51% of consumers bought a smart home device

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:46:20 +0000

A new study has found that 51 percent of consumers have bought a smart home device to help adapt to pandemic living. The study, commissioned by Xiaomi, provides some fascinating insights into the ways people have responded to the complete upheaval that COVID-19 has caused to their lives. 70 percent of respondents said they’ve made... Read more »

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Vodafone Business report suggests COVID-19 will accelerate IoT adoption

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:46:18 +0000

A new report from Vodafone Business suggests that IoT adoption will accelerate due to COVID-19. Vodafone’s report, 2020 IoT Spotlight, features responses from 1,639 businesses around the world. Erik Brenneis, IoT Director at Vodafone Business, said: “IoT has grown up. It’s no longer just about increasing return on investment or providing cost savings to businesses:... Read more »

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Using IoT and digital twins to improve business decisions following COVID-19

Benoit Lheureux — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:44:37 +0000

Country lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have had a devastating effect on companies around the globe – revenues have been upended and traditional work patterns supplanted. Fortunately, increased IoT connectivity, coupled with advances in digital twin technology, can help businesses reduce costs. They can do so by improving their situation awareness and automating their business... Read more »

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Uber turns its drivers into couriers to assist during the pandemic

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:45:24 +0000

Uber has launched two new services which turn the company’s drivers into couriers to help ensure people get what they need during the pandemic. The first of the services, Uber Direct, is essentially an expansion of Uber Eats and opens up the ability for drivers to deliver items that aren’t from restaurants including prescriptions, pet... Read more »

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