Fin Strathern, Author at Internet of Things News

Sam Kingston, Mobica: On standing out in a crowded IoT industry

Mobica CEO Sam Kingston recently sat down with IoT News for a deep dive into what distinguishes Mobica's Talent-as-a-Service offering within an increasingly crowded tech sector.

IoT News: What distinguishes Mobica’s offering from a typical tech recruitment firm?

In today’s fast growing tech space, we’re witnessing a burst of innovations, almost on a daily basis. Companies House figures show a huge 38,200 tech start-ups registered in 2021 in the UK alone. More...

12 October 2022 | Enterprise

What cloud-based IoT software means for the future of security

72% of information security leaders state that cloud computing represents a top priority in digital transformation. Cloud-based IoT software is changing the nature of both digital and physical security, allowing both security elements to be merged and used to leverage data better.

So, what does cloud-based IoT software mean for the future of security? Keep reading to learn about the ways cloud-based software is helping to improve efficiency and convenience in the security sphere....

3 May 2022 | Applications

Aptiv acquires edge software developer Wind River for $4.3bn

Aptiv, an electric vehicle parts supplier, is acquiring Wind River from TPG Capital for $4.3 billion (£3.14bn) in cash.

Wind River builds software for edge networks and is currently used on more than two billion edge devices by 1,700 global customers. It generated $400 million (£292m) in revenue in 2021.

Its software allows for the secure development, deployment, and servicing of mission-critical intelligent systems across the aerospace, telecommunications, and...

12 January 2022 | Connected Vehicles

Filament STAC gets Silicon Valley backing for Scottish IoT enterprise

Filament STAC, Scotland’s first IoT accelerator programme, has received backing from a number of major tech firms in the US.

Amongst the brands pledging their support is Silicon Valley’s Intel, Twilio, Plexus Corp, and Fortune 500 company Arrow Electronics.

The Smart Things Accelerator Centre is a non-profit industry and government partnership aimed at creating globally competitive and scalable Scottish IoT companies.

Launched in August this year, the...

15 December 2021 | Enterprise

Embedded car telematics market to see 19% CAGR over the next 5 years

The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19 percent from 133 million subscribers at the end of 2020 to 377 million by the end of 2026.

The latest research from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the report also forecasts that global shipments of embedded car OEM telematics systems will grow from 41 million to 77 million units in the same time period, which represents an attach rate of 91...

8 November 2021 | Applications

Royal Caribbean bringing IoT wearables to its cruises

Cruise company Royal Caribbean is launching a purpose-built connected wearable to provide a range of functions for its passengers.

Being developed by Vancouver-based IoT platform company TraceSafe, the bracelet will provide Covid-19 contact tracing, serve as a room key, a wireless payment method, a locations analytics tool, and a communications device.

The bracelet will be deployed across Royal Caribbean’s 24-ship fleet, which includes four of the world’s largest...

8 October 2021 | Applications

Sutton Council using IoT sensors to improve disabled parking experience

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 will help it make informed decisions during area developments and road layout changes, ensuring disabled car users are considered in the...

7 October 2021 | Applications

Cairngorms National Park working with IoT network to monitor footfall

The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) is to install gateways and sensor devices that will connect it to North’s IoT Scotland network.

North currently runs the £6 million IoT Scotland network with funding from the Scottish government and its enterprise schemes, providing the infrastructure for companies to tap into smart sensor applications.

The proposal came as a result of the unprecedented surge in visitors Scotland’s natural parks saw during the pandemic...

1 October 2021 | IoT

Waymo and Cruise can now offer autonomous vehicle rides to the public

Waymo and Cruise have both received approval to offer autonomous vehicle rides to the public by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Whilst a major step in the push towards autonomous vehicles, both companies will only be allowed to operate in certain parts of the state and under specific conditions.

All that remains is to secure a deployment permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and both companies will be able to offer paid...