Internet of Things

Google is exiting the IoT services business. Microsoft is doing the opposite

Microsoft is integrating its IoT and edge-computing teams and services more tightly with Azure. Here's why it's doing the opposite of what Google is.

2 days ago by Mary Jo Foley in Internet of Things

Singapore maritime industry sees through AR glasses in 5G boost

Augmented reality-enabled glasses are used to facilitate site inspection and remote monitoring in a pilot deployed at Keppel Offshore & Marine and on M1's 5G network, as part of the Singapore government's grant to drive 5G commercialisation.

August 3, 2022 by Eileen Yu in 5G

Singtel claims 95% standalone 5G coverage, eyes enterprise uptake

Singapore telco says it has hit more than 95% standalone 5G network coverage, three years ahead of the government's 2025 target, and is looking to drive adoption amongst businesses with uses cases spanning the public, transport, and tourism sectors.

July 22, 2022 by Eileen Yu in 5G

Singapore talks up OT security, looks to add medical devices to labelling scheme

Singapore reiterates the need to safeguard operational technology systems and is looking to expand its cybersecurity labelling scheme to include medical devices that handle sensitive data and connect with other systems.

July 14, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Microsoft launches Defender for IoT to protect printers, smart TVs and more

Microsoft Defender for IoT reaches general availability to give defenders the tools to secure unmanaged IoT devices.

July 12, 2022 by Liam Tung in Internet of Things

Raspberry Pi Pico W review: The Pi's tiny sibling gets a wireless upgrade

It's not often that devices bridge the gap between K-12 education and industry, but Raspberry Pi's latest single-board computer does.

July 8, 2022 by Simon Bisson in Internet of Things

Fair forecast? How 180 meteorologists are delivering 'good enough' weather data

Weather forecasts, too, are all about data and models these days. But balancing accuracy and viability is a fine act, especially on a global scale and when the stakes are high.

July 1, 2022 by George Anadiotis in Big Data

AI is making the frontline a more compelling place to work

Artificial intelligence-driven cameras and sensors will improve the jobs and rewards of frontline workers.

June 21, 2022 by Joe McKendrick in Internet of Things

Global 5G subscriptions to exceed 1B by end-2022: Ericsson

Number of 5G mobile subscriptions is expected to hit 1 billion worldwide by year-end, with North East Asia and North America clocking 19% and 28% penetration rate, respectively, in 2021.

June 21, 2022 by Eileen Yu in 5G