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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Jan 4, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
IoT, cognitive computing is the future: Experts
Addressing the gathering of students from various colleges of city, Nasscom’s Regional Head Srikanth Srinivasan said Internet of Things was going to … more.
Intel to Acquire 15 Percent Ownership of Mapmaker HERE
Now Intel is adding map functionality to its growing internet of things … and location-based services for automotive and the Internet of Things (IoT). more.
The New Age of the Tech-Enabled Workplace
Today’s Digital Drive and Internet-connected systems, wireless sensors and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, buildings are becoming … more.
ASU center, Samsung Electronics announce cybersecurity partnership
It is predicted that more than 6.4 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be connected to the Internet toward the beginning of 2017 and the global … more.
Dubai telecom Du NMC Healthcare partner to offer blockchain powered health
EconoTimes The blockchain applications to Electronic Health Records (EHR) will help in the management of patient information within the country. It will prove to … more.
We Need Good Cities, Not Just Smart Cities
There is a lot of focus on the concept of ‘Smart Cities’ at the moment. The capacity for the Internet of Things (IoT) to power just about anything in a … more.
Criminals expected to target drones and internet of things
with drones and the internet of things (IoT) expected to be the main … more.
Dutch team pushes blockchain technology for logistics data
A team of Dutch supply chain firms and industry players has launched a $2.3 million push to apply blockchain technology to the country’s logistics … more.
Maximizing Security of Cloud Storage Providers Using PGP and Bitcoin’s
Despite the fact that cloud computing is currently adopted on a wide scale, the security and maintenance of privacy of accounts in various cloud … more.
AT&T strengthens Internet of Things (IoT) offerings
“AT&T is an industry leader in the Internet of Things with more than 30 million connected devices on our network as of the third quarter of 2016. more.
Blockchain to move from proof of concept to production in 2017 Report
Notably, the firm sees blockchain technology moving from proof of concept to production in 2017. Greenwich said that despite its deep focus on … more.
T-Mobile Delivers Simplicity to the Internet of Things
T-Mobile Delivers Simplicity to the Internet of Things Since the launch of Un-carrier, T-Mobile’s tackled and solved some of the worst pain points for … more.
Everest Group Recognizes Hexaware as Star Performer in Global Capital
IT Business Net … combined with its strategic alliances and key investments in Robotic Process Automation, Machine-to-Machine (M2M), Internet of Things (IoT) and … more.
Malware & Ransomware Attacks, Threats to IoT Shoot Up
A projected growth to over 20 billion connected devices by 2020, a huge M2M (machine-to-machine) attack surface, built using highly vulnerable code … more.
UBS bank innogy and ZF partner to provide blockchain-backed wallets for
EconoTimes The infrastructure of charging is registered on the blockchain and there are no separate registration or login processes required to make use of electric … more.
du partners with NMC Hospital to revolutionize Electronic Health Records
Al-Bawaba du partners with NMC Healthcare in UAE to implement Electronic Health Records with the use of Blockchain Technology. This innovative pilot from du … more.
Yes Bank Develops Blockchain to Digitize Vendor Finance in India
Yes Bank, a prominent private sector bank in India has announced the implementation of a multi-node blockchain to digitize and automate vendor … more.
Plantoids: The Birth of a Block-Chain-Based Lifeform
In the age of robotics, the question of life continues to be a puzzling matter of debate. As creatures of biological code, are we more alive than those … more.
GATEway demonstrates how teleoperation and autonomy can improve mobility
Automotive World (press release) Connectivity is provided by a machine-to-machine sim that is able to tap into any network and works on 3G and 4G, while the video feed on the vehicle … more.
Yes Bank, Bajaj Electricals Link For Blockchain Supplier Financing
Yes Bank is moving forward with efforts to integrate blockchain into its financial services, and reports Tuesday (Jan. 3) said the Indian financial … more.
India’s YES BANK Integrates Blockchain Technology and IBM’s Watson AI
India’s 5th largest private sector bank, YES BANK, has announced that it has implemented a multi-nodal blockchain transaction to fully digitize vendor … more.
OBIX is designed to provide access to the embedded software systems which
OBIX is designed to provide access to the embedded software systems which sense and control the world around us. Historically, integrating to these … more.
New D-Link Modem Delivers IoT Connected by Verizon
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/– INTERNATIONAL CES – D-Link today announced a new 4G LTE machine to machine modem, (Model … more.
A $2000 Bitcoin and 9 Other 2017 Blockchain Predictions
Ajit Tripathi is a director of FinTech and digital at PwC, a startup mentor at Startupbootcamp and an avid blockchain enthusiast. In this CoinDesk 2016 … more.
FTC launches initiative to secure Internet of Things
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at creating technical solutions to help consumers protect their home … more.
New blockchain innovation group aims to boost awareness of the technology
The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), being launched by blockchain technology company Bitfury Group and international law-firm … more.
Preparing for Blockchain Regulation in the Post-Obama Era
Juan Llanos is a seasoned risk, blockchain and financial compliance expert and certified anti-money-laundering specialist. He writes about risk and … more.
Core Transformation, Blockchain, RPA - Next Generation Banking
Finextra (blog) The other two technologies are new and the numerous articles etc. published about blockchain and its features is really known to all and have … more.
Utilizing The Blockchain & Smart Contract Technologies To Create a
Bitcoin and the blockchain technology haven’t only revolutionized the financial system, but also introduced us to a whole new era of decentralization … more.
You can’t unsee Tedlexa, the Internet of Things/AI bear of your nightmares
I had an idea to connect a speech-driven AI and the Internet of Things to an animatronic bearall the better to stare into the lifeless, occasionally … more.
How ultra-secure routers could save us from botnets
It was able to come into being because of lack of any kind of security standard for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, many of which are easily infected if … more.
Lantronix to Present at 19th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January
GlobeNewswire (press release) With more than two decades of experience in creating robust machine to machine (M2M) technologies, Lantronix is an innovator in enabling our … more.
UK project demonstrates vehicle remote operation and autonomy for disabled
ITS International Connectivity is provided by a machine-to-machine SIM that is able to tap into any network and works on 3G and 4G, while the video feed on the … more.
Mobile Telco Du Reveals New Blockchain Healthcare Partnership
Announced today, Du will partner with NMC Healthcare to implement electronic health records using blockchain tech. The aim, according to the firms, … more.
FTC sets $25000 prize for automatic IoT patching
… is scheduled to announce Wednesday a “prize competition” for a tool that can be used against security vulnerabilities in internet of things systems. more.
Blast Off: The Internet of Things Is Headed to Mars
In the meantime, the robot world is zooming ahead of humans on the space exploration front: the Internet of Things has plans for its own Martian … more.
Therese Sullivan and Ken Sinclair: Playing Metadata Tag UR it.
enriches the schema with an underlying ontology that crystallizes the concepts … more.
Man Has To Beg LG To Uncripple His ‘Smart’ TV After Ransomware Attack
But we’ve also noted how these TVs – like the rest of the Internet of Things – can be compromised in a matter of moments by some rather rudimentary … more.
2017 Will Prove ‘Blockchain’ Was a Bad Idea
Ferdinando Ametrano teaches Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies at Politecnico di Milano and Milano Bicocca University. He was chairman of … more.
Charlie Shrem’s Post-Prison Blockchain Firm Sees Gold in Garbage
Charlie Shrem wants to use blockchain technology to move millions of gallons of waste through the state of Michigan six million gallons to be precise … more.
US Treasury Insurance Advisors to Discuss Blockchain
An advisory council to the US Treasury Department focused on the insurance market will discuss blockchain tech at a meeting later this week. more.
A New Milestone of Microsoft Azure: The First Sports Blockchain BraveLog
Satellite PR News (press release) After a short period of one and a half month, Microsoft furthered blockchain technology into a new area and announced the alliance with AMIS, Taiwan … more.
16% of Healthcare Stakeholders Plan to Use Blockchain by 2017
Blockchain may have entered the healthcare lexicon in 2016 as a somewhat fuzzy concept, but the innovative method of securing and validating data … more.
FTC Announces Internet of Things Challenge to Combat Security
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is challenging the public to create an innovative tool that will help protect consumers from … more.
Breaking fitness barriers with the IoT
reduce our chances of getting - and staying - fit and healthy. more.
The FTC’s Internet of Things (IoT) Challenge
One of the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2016 was the surge in online attacks caused by poorly-secured Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as … more.
Is this connected hairbrush peak internet of things?
By incorporating internet of things conductivity sensors, accelerometers and gyroscopes, and load cells into the new brush, Krastase says it hopes to … more.
Android Things: An Android IoT Tutorial
This is an Android-based OS for the Internet of Things (IoT). If you are new to IoT, take a look at my article explaining IoT. As the name Android Things … more.
The year in security: Trends 2017
In 2017, we’re likely to see more instances of ransomware, an upswing in DDoS attacks and more attacks against Internet of Things (IoT) devices … more.
Dusun Electron Announces New Smart Gateway Supporting ZigBee 3.0 and 3G/4G
PR Newswire (press release) … product supporting ZigBee 3.0 and 3G/4G network for Internet of things (IoT). ZigBee 3.0 importantly is a single unified protocol Smart Home solution … more.
How to Join a Gym in January Without Pissing Off the Regulars
I don’t even care if you flit about listlessly for the entire hour you’re there, meandering from machine to machine like a catatonic newborn fawn. Just be … more.
DigiCert IoT Identity Solutions Earn IoT Enterprise Security Platform of
Marketwired (press release) LEHI, UT–(Marketwired - January 04, 2017) - DigiCert, a global leader in scalable identity, authentication and encryption solutions for enterprise and … more.
Spotted at CES 2017: A gadget to protect your internet-of-things home
Spotted: Securing a smart house may become a bit easier with the new Bitdefender Box, a second-generation device that is meant to protect a house … more.
Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence Drive 2017 Tech Trends, Janus’
TheStreet.com Two of the biggest trends to watch for in tech this year remains the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence and machine learning, Janus Capital … more.
IIoT provider Aeris goes to the US manufacturing heartland a sign of the
Diginomica While the number of sensors per piece of equipment can be significant, the numbers vary considerably from machine to machine and industry to … more.
LG bets big on AI, robots, cloud, and Internet of Things
South Korean electronics giant LG kicked off Wednesday morning press conferences at CES 2017 by saying its appliances are being infused with … more.
Withings and L’Oreal have made a smart hair brush, in the latest edition of
The Verge The Internet of Things has brought wireless connectivity to billions of devices that previously suffered from being dumb (or, not connected). It has also … more.
4 Ways Higher Ed Can Prepare for a Fully Connected Future
The Internet of Things may seem like a futuristic technology, but some education experts predict IoT-enabled learning will arrive sooner rather than … more.
Tech Futurist Melanie Swan on Blockchain Growth, Potential and Disruptive
Nasdaq Crucial near-future technology, is the phrase respected tech predictor Melanie Swan uses to describe the blockchain phenomenon. Nasdaq recently … more.
How blockchain will affect financial services employment
For those unfamiliar with the technology, blockchain can be thought of as essentially a digital ledger. Much like Google Sheets, the blockchain itself is … more.
Bitcoin rally boosts rival digital currencies
Chris Burniske, a blockchain analyst and product lead at ARK Invest, said that these gains are beginning to filter into the broader market as bitcoin … more.
IoT M2M Council Names New Chairman: Digi CTO Joel Young
Young has close to 20 years of experience in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology sectors and has been with Digi … more.
L’Oreal Made a Smart Hairbrush That Analyzes Beauty Habits and Suggests
Adweek Not even hairbrushes are safe from the so-called Internet of Things. Today L’Oreal-owned Krastase announced a new brush dubbed Hair Coach that … more.
Announcing the Internet of Things Home Inspector Challenge
2017. by. Cristina Miranda. Consumer Education Specialist, FTC. Anyone … more.
New FTC Contest Confronts ‘Internet of Things’ Security
Internet wonks call it the Internet of Things, or IoTthose everyday devices, gadgets and appliances that connect to the web. They are vulnerable. more.
Apple Confirms $1 Billion Investment in SoftBank Vision Fund
Apple doesn’t want to sell a lot of the end nodes in the Internet of Things, but it does need to defend its core, smartphone business, said Roger Kay, … more.
Bitfury Group Launches Global Blockchain Business Council
The Bitfury Group, a leading global full-service Blockchain technology company, announced today that in collaboration with international law-firm … more.
Verizon, Qualcomm aim next level of growth in Internet of Things
American telecom giant Verizon and semiconductor Qualcomm aim for next level of growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) business. Verizon has … more.
25000 prize to winner of Internet of Things Home Inspector Challenge
contest to create a tool to address vulnerabilities caused by out-of-date … more.
AT&T launches Internet of Things starter kits for AWS and Raspberry Pi
AT&T has expanded the toolkit it offers developers to build the Internet of Things with the introduction of two new versions: one for those using Amazon … more.
Top 5 Failed Technology Predictions of 2016
Blockchain-related news was a hot topic throughout 2016. Strategic partnerships and funding rounds have brought positive attention to the sector. more.
Puercoin Group Started Promoting Standard System Digital Currency to Make
Benzinga The white paper manifested the innovative combination and application of “standard system” and “block chain ecosystem.” “Standard system” was … more.
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