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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Dec 9, 2016
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
Secure IoT Through Oversight, Open Source and Open Standards
My idea is that to secure the Internet of things, we need to take a three pronged approach that includes oversight, open source and open standards.
Is Machine to Machine Communication (M2M) Dead?
M2Mi or Machine-to-Machine Intelligence Corporation was founded in 2006 to enable organizations to create value and monetize their connected …
Startup addresses financial institutions’ blockchain privacy concerns
trusted parties will be able to decrypt their meaning. Our view is that …
Authentication in the IoT: Challenge or Opportunity?
recurring theme that it won’t reach its full potential if it’s not secure. The point is …
Maximizing the benefits of open source in IoT
With the dawn of the Internet of Things, software is making its way into every product, into every industry. And along with software come developers, …
Ethereum-based Projects Received Prizes from Blockchain Startup Contest
The year 2016 has been kind for Blockchain startups, as the rise of Ethereum and the advancement of other protocols have resulted in the inception of …
Referral Foundation Brings Blockchain Technology to Referral Marketing
Referral Foundation is on a mission to upgrade the industry by introducing it to blockchain technology. It also provides early insights into the adoption …
How the Cyber Kangaroo can help defend the Internet of Things
What are Australia’s policy options for responding to the internet threats of 2022? This question was explored in the 360 Cyber Game conducted …
BitGive launches blockchain-based real-time donation tracking system
EconoTimes BitGive, the first Bitcoin 501©(3) nonprofit, has announced the launch of GiveTrack a revolutionary blockchain-based donation platform.
Bluetooth 5.0 emerges, ready to chew on the internet of things
Which will come in handy for things on the internet of things. Range can now hit 200m under the right circumstances. 8 x data refers to message size.
UNH-IOL Shines Spotlight on Internet of Things Interoperability
DURHAM, N.H., DECEMBER 8, 2016 The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of …
PayCommerce expands global footprint to drive blockchain and AI innovations
PayCommerce, open cross-border payments network and banking consortium, has announced the expansion of its global footprint with the opening of …
UNH-IOL Shines Spotlight on Internet of Things Interoperability
UNH-IOL Shines Spotlight on Internet of Things Interoperability … today announced the launch of the Internet of Things (IoT) IP Testing Services.
Modi govt’s efforts to increase internet penetration driving IoT adoption:
ETTelecom.com India’s Internet of Things (IoT) market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 28.2% during 2016-22, driven by industrial vertical, according to 6Wresearch.
BT and Huawei embark on pioneering 5G research partnership
… network resources to specific services; machine-to-machine communications in Internet of Things (IoT) applications; and security technologies.
Cubichain Technologies deploys blockchain for 3D printing and Additive
EconoTimes California-based startup Cubichain Technologies along with CalRAM LLC. announced the successful demonstration of deployment of a blockchain …
Can IoT Ease Our Demonetisation Pain?
Machine-to-Machine interactions in IoT-empowered devices allow collection and transfer of large volumes of user-specific information using various …
IBM to Launch Blockchain Ecosystem While Rapidly Expanding Blockchain
CryptoCoinsNews Blockchain has the potential to transform the way industries conduct business transactions, writes IBM in their most recent press release. This will …
Everledger secures the first bottle of wine on the blockchain
Emerging technology firm Everledger is the first organisation to secure a bottle of wine’s provenance on the blockchain. The bottle, a 2001 Margaux, …
UK’s Bristol wins laurels for its programmable city initiative
Globe Newswire said that the southwest U.K. city recently won the Smart City Award at the World Communications Awards & Internet of Things Awards …
Everledger secures a bottle of wine on the blockchain
Everledger has become the first financial organisation to secure a bottle of wine’s provenance on the blockchain. Yes, you have read that correctly.
ARK blockchain ecosystem to launch public testnest mobile and desktop
EconoTimes The ARK blockchain ecosystem has announced the first publically available test network along with mobile and desktop clients, while the platform is …
The Internet of Things Market Is Expected to Reach $500 Million in 2020,
Business Wire (press release) BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recent slide-based report from Navigant Research explores the US market for the Internet of Things (IoT), …
Boost for IoT interoperability as open source foundations and projects use
IT Business Net oneM2M, the global standards partnership for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), has revealed its standards …
Manchester agency involved in Internet of Things heritage project
Manchester agency involved in Internet of Things heritage project. mellor. Stephen Chapman. By Stephen Chapman 9 December 2016.
Microsoft Launches Azure Blockchain Service in India
Technology giant Microsoft has launched its Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) offering to provide blockchain solutions to customers over its Azure cloud …
One Stop Media Now Offers Blockchain and Chatbot Solutions to Australian
EIN News (press release) At One Stop Media, we are passionate about learning new technologies and can now Offer Our Clients the latest in Blockchain and Chatbot Solutions.
Blackberry changes tack to secure enterprise internet of things
BlackBerry has moved beyond mobile device management with a platform targeting the emerging world of the internet of things (IoT) in the enterprise.
3 Tech Stocks to Buy in December
Big improvements in network speed and data capacity are needed to accommodate the machine-to-machine communication boom, and Verizon is …
Why CalAmp Corp. Stock Popped 12.5% in November
The machine-to-machine communications company has all but recovered from a disappointing quarter. Here’s what investors need to know.
BitGive Foundation Launches GiveTrack Blockchain Fund-tracking Platform
Bitcoin’s underlying blockchain technology is known for transparency, something which the non-profit sector is in dire need of. BitGive Foundation, the …
‘Sovereign’ Blockchains Will Change Monetary Policy, Bank Paper Argues
A new research paper published by South Africa’s FirstRand Bank explores the world of central banks and blockchains, suggesting that the technology …
Blockchain Fintech Startup Setl Received Investment from Deloitte
Setl, a London, UK-based startup providing blockchain solutions for post-trade activity in financial services, received an investment from Deloitte.
BT share price: Group inks 5G research deal with Huawei
… the UK to explore various aspects of 5G, including network architecture, machine-to-machine communications in Internet of Things (IoT) applications …
Vesper grabs $15M to build a durable low-power mic that listens forever
… hearables, Vesper is also looking at applications for their specialized MEMS microphones within the Internet of Things and connected car markets.
Glance wants to put a smart mirror in your house, your gym, your hotel
The trio of software engineers and Internet of Things developers founded Glance in February at tech hub 1871. McQuown is president and chief …
Stellar Partners ICICI Bank, Enables Blockchain Money Transfers in India,
Stellar, the open blockchain platform and non-profit payment protocol has unveiled a slew of new partners including, notably, India’s largest private …
Company town + Internet of Things + Drones = total surveillance of remote
Boing Boing Rio Tinto is a giant UK/Australian mining corporation that operates many facilities in Australia’s remotest reaches, where there is no housing for …
BlackBerry Unveils Enterprise of Things with Mobile Security
BlackBerry Limited (BBRY - Free Report) launched its mobile security platform which is primarily designed for Enterprise of Things (EoT). The move …
FinTech 3.0: Blockchain Overrated, Bitcoin Underrated
This conference claims to explore FinTech 3.0, including Blockchain technology and other decentralized solutions for financial processes, and its …
How Blockchain Is Shaking Things Up: Bestselling Author Alex Tapscott Looks
Nasdaq 2016 has been a year of significant advancement for blockchain technology, a globally distributed ledger with digital application for industries ranging …
Blockchain Gambling Platform vDice to Complete ICO next week
vDice only offers traditional dice gambling over the blockchain for now, but hopes to further develop vDice.io after the successful completion of the IPO.
Blockchain and fund settlement services feature in investment market review
Blockchain and fund settlement services feature in investment market review. By Jessica Tasman-Jones 8th December 2016 4:44 pm 8th December …
Permissioned Blockchain Configuration Could Help Eliminate Threat Of
Broadway World First place was awarded to the team from New York University, which proposed the usage of a “permissioned blockchain” configuration, in which a …
US Agencies Release Guidance for Securing the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things continues to draw broad interest from policymakers and regulators around the globe. Following on the heels of a major …
Huawei, BT partner on 5G research
… a new air interface between devices and base stations; network slicing; machine-to-machine communications in Internet of Things (IoT) applications; …
Global M2M Connected Healthcare Market: Forward looking perspective on
Medgadget (blog) Over the past few years, the healthcare industry has been witnessing increasing adoption of machine to machine (M2M) technology in order to reduce …
NYU Students Apply Blockchain Solution to Electronic Voting Security
A team of engineering and policy students at New York University took a stab at a solution that applies blockchain to the problem. The students, Kevin …
IRS Coinbase Summons What Are You Going To Do When They Come For You ?
The thing I’m going to focus on is the blockchain. The blockchain is like a really thorough version of the website Where’s George which allows people …
How Internet Of Things Will Revolutionise The Supply Chain?
When someone refers to the Internet of Things (IoT), most of us relate it to electronics or wearables - perhaps the type of technologies that are driving …
Vesper Raises $15M Series A to Drive Pervasive Voice Interfaces
These products include smartphones, smart cities, smart speakers, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and connected cars. Vesper is funded by …
Celebrity Security Hacks Are Not The Only Hacks: Protecting Your Business
Forbes … yourself, your business, your smartphone, and your home network with its internet of things connected lights or security cams that is also at risk.
Understanding The Requirements and Standards Behind The Green Button API
ProgrammableWeb Implement a high degree of security in machine-to-machine web services. Modern communications must protect the confidentiality, integrity, and …
A16z, USV Invest $10 Million in Blockchain Token Trading Firm
A startup that specializes in the trading of blockchain-based assets has raised a $10m fund backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) and Union Square …
Berlin’s ESMT becomes latest university to accept bitcoins for tuition
Christoph Burger, a senior associate dean for the ESMT executive education program is also the university’s blockchain expert, according to the …
Smart Contract Issues Set Off ‘Alarm Bells’, Says US Regulator
Earlier this year, CFTC commissioner Christopher Giancarlo said blockchain could be “the biggest technological innovation in the financial services …
The Mirai worm is gnawing its way through the Internet of Things and will
Boing Boing Lily Hay Newman’s Wired article on Mirai provides some much-needed context into Mirai’s past and future, and makes a persuasive case that IoT …
Byteball to Give Away Its New Cryptocurrency for Free to Bitcoin Holders on
CoinTelegraph Byteball, the cryptocurrency platform for decentralized storage and transfer of value, is built on Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) instead of blockchain like …
Maker of Internet of Things-connected vibrator will settle privacy suit
A few months back, we reported on the collision of the Internet of Things and sex toys. The maker of an Internet-connected, remote-controlled vibrator …
Vesper raises $15M to bring always-on microphones to the Internet of Things
Vesper Technologies, Inc. said today it has closed a $15 million Series A funding round to advance its tiny microphones for use in almost any device.
Why Blockchain Won’t Save the Music Industry (at Least Not Yet)
The challenge with using the blockchain for music isn’t a technological one. It’s a set of interlocking business problems that have been around since …
How crypto currencies will revolutionise our world in future
Buterin who conceptualised Ethereum, a blockchain based distributed … contract which is a computer program that you can upload on the BlockChain.
The Hidden Menace in the Body of the HealthCare
Source: The Hidden Menace in the Body of the HealthCare Internet of Things.
US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event
Held in Washington, DC, the event drew a mix of regulators, business representatives and members of the startup world, including blockchain firm …
IBM Introduces Blockchain Ecosystem for Collaboration
IBM has announced a new blockchain ecosystem, which will provide enterprises the tools and resources to develop their own blockchain applications.
The Internet of Things Creates Business Opportunities and Challenges
The IoT can drive new revenue and efficiencies, but the technology requires high levels of interoperability, portability and management all of which …
The inventor of Bluetooth on where wireless is going next
Yeah, 5G, but we also talk about the Internet of Things. We’ll have millions of devices within a square kilometer, and we’ll have to think about how …
Think twice before buying these kids toys this Christmas
With internet technology now on many more products than just our laptops and phones (the ‘internet of things’), consumers face unprecedented levels …
Spells of Genesis Soft Launch Pairs Enhanced Gameplay With Advantages of
Bitcoin Magazine The world of gaming is changing, with some games now integrating digital currencies into their platforms using the blockchain. One example is Spells …
High-Profile But Secretive Funding For B2B FinTechs
7), the funding marks Deloitte’s first public investment in a blockchain company, but again, the firms kept quiet about how much was raised. Still, the …
beyond finance: blockchain’s impact on the power sector
… on the potentially massive opportunities for blockchain beyond finance.
Investing in the Global Internet of Things
Transportation is one the of the many industries expected to be impacted by the “Internet of Things.” [Image: George Dement/Creative Commons].
New Signature Executive: How Solution Providers Can ‘Adapt To Fit The
CRN New Signature has tapped into the Internet of Things with a sweet solution – helping The Hershey Company wire its existing production equipment.
BlackBerry integrates its enterprise IoT and mobile security portfolio
BlackBerry has unveiled a comprehensive mobile-security platform for a wide variety of mobile and internet of things devices connected to enterprises.
The Internet of Things Market Is Expected to Reach $500 Million in 2020
The Internet of Things is expected to transform the relationship between utilities and customers. A recent slide-based report from Navigant Research …
Emirates NBD set for new blockchain initiative
“I am delighted that we are the first bank in India and among few globally to set up a blockchain application, Chanda Kochhar, CEO and managing …
How to Install and Secure the Mosquitto MQTT Messaging Broker on Ubuntu
Introduction. MQTT is a machine-to-machine messaging protocol, designed to provide lightweight publish/subscribe communication to “Internet of …
Bluetooth 5: It’s All About the Internet of Things
The massive range increase and lower power requirements over Bluetooth 4.2 are good news for Internet of Things, or IoT, device makers.
Lecture series speaks to the importance of cybersecurity
Murphy also discussed the idea of the large security risks with the Internet of Things (or IOT), which are household appliances that are connected to …
The technology of safety: keep your facility connected and secure
But these benefits come with difficulties - cyber attackers are increasingly using poorly-defended Internet of Things (IoT) devices as the gateway to …
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