Ford is testing the use of two four-legged robots from Boston Dynamics to check the condition of its factory. These dog-like robots are being trialled in Ford’s Van Dyke Transmission Plant and can sit, shake hands and roll over. They also can perform 360-degree camera scans, handle 30-degree gradients and climb stairs for hours at […]

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Software AG and Cotham Technologies have partnered to make native mobile app development for the Internet of Things (IoT) quicker and more cost-effective for any business. Customers of this partnership will cut mobile app development time by up to 90% …
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LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK’s distributor of parts for all makes of cars and light goods vehicles (LGVs), has selected Microlise to provide a full Journey Management and Proof of Delivery (POD) solution. The aim is to secure greater visibility of delivery operations and increase customer service levels and operational efficiency across its network […]

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According to the Supply Chain Resilience Report 2020 from 3D Hubs, the global provider in distributed manufacturing, cybersecurity issues have affected fewer than 10% of firms over the past 10 years. This is compared to 60% that have suffered directly as a result of COVID-19 disruption. In 2020, the pandemic has emerged as the most potent […]

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The announcement of a new standard for Internet of Things (IoT) security by the ETSI technical committee in June 2020 was very much welcome in the infosec industry. ETSI EN 303 645 puts in place a security baseline for internet-connected prod…
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In a new partnership with Myriota, Future Fleet International plans to reduce the carbon footprint for multiple industries by developing a new vehicle and asset tracking technology. The NX-01 intelligent tracking solution is underpinned by Myriota’s low-power IoT technology and satellite connectivity. To achieve this, Myriota, a specialist in low-cost and long battery life satellite connectivity for […]

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WEEK IN IT SECURITY – Just as we were reporting last week on our sister site The Evolving Enterprise that ransomware is behind 1 in 3 cyber security attacks on organisations, news was breaking of another major ransom attack, reports&#160…
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Guest Alicia Asin, CEO of IoT specialists Libellium, asks “Is it really necessary to expose our privacy to control pandemics?” Privacy Purists are in the spotlight as Jeremy Cowan and George Malim ask Alicia how enterprises should balance free services and access to our data. And, Sun of a Beach: We see how IoT can […]

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