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Why APAC IoT deployments lack maturity

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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Vodafone's latest IoT Barometer reveals that 34% of businesses use IoT, with 95% seeing the benefits as it goes mainstream.
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“These are not cybersecurity predictions for 2019”

Fri, 25th Jan 2019
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Jonathan Couch isn't a fan of annual predictions and so instead has shared his thoughts on the headlines we can expect this year.
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Oracle Java Card update boosts security for IoT devices

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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Oracle has released Java Card 3.1, an open application platform for IoT device security, providing flexible ways to meet hardware and security requirements.
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Blockchain companies revolutionise electric power

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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Blockchain may be the 'missing link' that could transform the electric power industry and leave traditional business models in the dust.
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Mercury Energy sells smart meter business for $270m

Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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IntelliHUB has acquired Mercury New Zealand's Metrix smart metering business for $270m, expanding its smart meter footprint in Australia and New Zealand.
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Ten key steps to secure industrial control systems

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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As cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rise, securing industrial control systems with ten key steps is more urgent than ever for Australian utilities.
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Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.
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Global demand for smart meters to skyrocket, but challenges lie ahead

Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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The global smart meter market is set to surge, valued at USD $10.4 billion by 2022, but faces challenges like high costs and regulatory shortcomings.
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Overcoming the barriers to IoT adoption

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Australia's energy sector is slowly embracing IoT technology, but faces challenges in implementation and adoption.
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Samsung's Exynos i S111 delivers efficiency for NB-IoT devices

Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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Samsung's Exynos i S111 debuts as a low-power, wide-coverage NB-IoT chip, integrating a modem, processor, memory, and GNSS for efficient real-time tracking.
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Cybersecurity should be priority in US$8b smart utility spend

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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Utilities are becoming increasingly connected worldwide, and also becoming increasingly vulnerable - so why are governments letting security slide?.
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Veritas updates data management solution with simplified user experience

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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Veritas has launched Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2, featuring an improved user interface to simplify data protection and management.
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Australian IoT firm set to corner Taiwan's smart gas meter market

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Australian-based IoT company Freestyle Technology is set to cash in on Taiwan's AU$1.8 billion smart gas meter market.
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13 predictions for the future of Australia's power utility market

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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Indra expects that IT innovation in the global utilities market will increasingly make its presence felt in the year ahead in Australia.
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Huawei uses cloud data centers to power smart city initiatives

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Huawei's president, Yan Lida, describes a smart city as a living organism powered by a nervous system in a recent statement. #SmartCity #Technology.
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SAP and Huawei partnership leverages analytics for customer success

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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SAP and Huawei are highly compatible, with SAP as a provider of enterprise applications and Huawei as a provider of IT infrastructure.
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Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.
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MuleSoft builds foundations for construction firm's digital strategy

Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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MuleSoft is now leading the way for building products supplier Boral Australia by supporting the construction firm's digital strategy.
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Will Tasmania be Australia's first IoT-ready state?

Thu, 25th May 2017
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The network will enable the use of devices such as smart meters, temperature probes for aquaculture and GPS trackers for agriculture assets.
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8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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​The Internet of Things (IoT) has stormed onto the scene in recent years like a bull in a china shop - Gartner says its showing no signs of slowing.