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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Jan 5, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
AT&T Helping Businesses Unleash Internet of Things Potential
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – We’re making it easier for businesses to succeed with the Internet of Things (IoT). Greater efficiencies, new … more.
$25000 Prize Offered in FTC IoT Security Challenge
It appears as if the Federal Trade Commission is getting serious about Internet of Things security issues – and it wants the public to help find a solution … more.
Global Blockchain Business Council will debut at Davos
A new group to be launched this month in Davos, Switzerland, aims to educate business leaders about the transformative potential of blockchain, the … more.
The top 9 VC investors in bitcoin & blockchain
in the space didn’t pick up until 2013, when $74 million was invested … more.
AT&T Helping Businesses Unleash Internet of Things Potential
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ We’re making it easier for businesses to succeed with the Internet of Things (IoT). Greater efficiencies, new … more.
The Battle of the Tech Brains
The tech industry’s terrible term for this is the “internet of things.” It’s worth reading Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s blog post describing his efforts to … more.
UBI Blockchain Internet, LTD (OTCBB:UBIA) Files An 8-K Departure of
Market Exclusive UBI Blockchain Internet, LTD., formerly JA Energy, is a shell company. The Company is engaged in developing a suite of products with a view of … more.
At CES, Samsung Addresses Setbacks Before Previewing New Products
The “Hug Robot” is Internet of Things meets “WALL-E.” LG took a basic home device, backed with Amazon’s Alexa assistant technology, and put it in … more.
Bitfury Group Covington partner to launch Global Blockchain Business
EconoTimes Blockchain technology firm Bitfury Group announced that it is launching the first Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) in collaboration with … more.
AT&T Helping Businesses Unleash Internet of Things Potential
4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – We’re making it easier for businesses to succeed with the Internet of Things (IoT). Greater efficiencies, new revenue streams, … more.
Put walls around home Things, win $25k from US goverment
America’s Federal Trade Commission has kicked off a challenge to see who can come up with good ideas for securing the Internet of Things. While the … more.
Is Blockchain the Ultimate Open Source Disruptive Technology?
Blockchain is a distributed ledger system using crytography and open source software. The goal of the blockchain is to allow anonymous and secure … more.
Internet Of Things Leads The Charge At CES
Based on what I saw presented during the first two days of pre-CES events, the Internet of Things is front and center for all the major technology … more.
How to Gain ‘Digital Trust’ of Employees in Age of Internet of Things
Employers will need to accept tradeoffs to foster digital trust with employees if they want to gather the workplace data necessary to realize the full … more.
Blockchain Expo London 2017 to feature speakers across key industries
London’s Olympia will be hosting ‘Blockchain Expo Global 2017’ on January 23-24, 2017 that will see over 1500 attendees across key industries from … more.
WISeKey Makes Available Its Cryptographic Root of Trust to IoT
Yahoo Finance SW) (WISeKey) today announced that it has made available its … currently deploying large scale Internet of Things (IoT) digital identity ecosystems. more.
Mumbai’s Dharavi goes hi-tech as IIT Bombay students bring the Internet to
Catch News This project is part of Google’s Internet of Things Technology Research Award. About 100 devices called ‘beacons’ provided by Google are being … more.
Eurotech Extends Its Portfolio of High Performance Embedded Computer
PR.com (press release) Amaro, Italy, January 05, 2017 –(PR.com)– Eurotech, a leading provider of embedded systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) platforms and Internet of … more.
Secure Multi-party Computing Using Bitcoin’s Blockchain
years, have created new possibilities that can revolutionize MPC. Inspired by … more.
Criminals expected to target drones and internet of things
Technology firms have warned of an increase in software security breaches, with drones and the internet of things (IoT) expected to be the main … more.
Iranian Banker: Bitcoin is Changing Banking; Calls for Adoption
The chief executive of Iran’s Tejrat Bank has stated that the emergence of bitcoin and innovations like blockchain technology will have an impact on … more.
Five things that got broken at the oldest hacking event in the world
The internet of things has been a security disaster since the days it was no more than a glint in a marketing manager’s eye. It turns out cheap hardware … more.
Internet of Things Spending Forecast to Grow 17.9% in 2016 Led by
Internet of Things Spending Forecast to Grow 17.9% in 2016 Led by Manufacturing, Transportation, and Utilities Investments, According to New IDC … more.
ASEAN’s IoT leaders to gather in Singapore to drive IoT developments in the
openPR (press release) Singapore 5 January 2017 ASEAN’s Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine to Machine (M2M) thought leaders will gather in Singapore, in February, … more.
Chinese Logistics Industry Enters Blockchain Era
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN FOCUSED ON TRACEABILITY AND EFFICIENCY IN LOGISTICS: It can also improve the access of smaller … more.
NBA strengthens fight against cryptocurrency fraudsters in Nigeria
President of CDIN Adeolu Fadele said that the initiative is a critical step in ensuring public safety by combating criminal activities on the blockchain, … more.
The ‘internet of things’ is going to invade your home, whether you want it
Business Insider UK LONDON In October, Mikko Hypponen the chief research officer at security firm F-Secure gave me a stark warning: “The [internet of things] … more.
Alexa may be listening, but will she tell on you?
Although Amazon has twice refused to release the data, the warrant is ringing alarm bells for some owners of so-called Internet of Things gadgets. more.
Bitcoin gets within touching distance of all-time high and boosts other
CNBC “The bitcoin price surge is enabling traders in this space, who tend to be bitcoin heavy, to diversify their blockchain asset portfolios, and allocate … more.
Ayla IoT Cloud Technology Drives ZigBee-Based Connected Lighting Solutions
Yahoo Finance CESAyla Networks, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers, provides the IoT cloud connectivity for Magtech Industries’ Lynxus … more.
Microsemi Honored as M2M Network Equipment Technology Company of the Year
PR Newswire (press release) … solutions which enable both wired and wireless connectivity among devices in machine-to-machine (M2M) environments and enhance the ability of … more.
SparkLAN Launches WSDQ-103GN/GNI 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi IOT Module
Taipei, Taiwan, January 05, 2017 (PR.com) SparkLAN Communications, Inc., an embedded wireless M2M (machine to machine) networking … more.
Microsoft unveils first sports blockchain BraveLog to launch officially on
EconoTimes Ltd., Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI) and Fubon Financial Holdings to pioneer a new blockchain development and create a … more.
Hyperledger Blockchain Project Announces ‘Technical Working Group China’
CryptoCoinsNews The Hyperledger Project, a cross-industry collaborative effort to study, develop and implement open-source blockchain solutions and standards has … more.
3 Things Smart Contracts Need Before They Can Finally Take Off
Kathleen was a senior strategy associate for blockchain consortium R3. In this CoinDesk 2016 in Review special feature, the Breitmans provide their … more.
Security concerns are rising in the age of the internet of things
The internet of things, where ordinary physical objects become connected to the internet, will have a big impact on our home lives, but all of these … more.
Verizon and Cypress Bring Secure Connectivity to Robust Internet of Things
PR Newswire (press release) LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW Verizon and Cypress Semiconductor Corp. are coming together to … more.
Ogier advising on proposed merger for Asian Internet-of-Things company
(Pacific) on its recently announced proposed merger with Borqs International Holding Company (Borqs) a major player in the Internet-of-Things and … more.
Skyworks Expands Industry Leading LTE Solutions for Internet of Things
Business Wire (press release) LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting … more.
Securing the Industrial Internet of Things
manufacturers bring connected machines online and capture the data those … more.
SEC Delays Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Again
Blockchain products lead at ARK Investment Management, Chris Burniske, said that SEC chair Mary Jo White’s plans to leave with the departure of … more.
Skyworks Expands Industry Leading LTE Solutions for Internet of Things
Business Wire (press release) According to GSMA, cellular machine-to-machine connections are expected to grow from approximately 300 million devices today to as many as two … more.
Smart Manufacturing Market Picks Up Momentum as End Users Incline toward
scitech nation (press release) (blog) Several developed economies have experienced mass scale adoption of the machine-to-machine communication and internet of things technologies … more.
The internet of things presents new challenges for marketers
And it’s not just TVs, think of a connected home. The home by its nature is a shared environment. Same for the connected car. Therefore identity in IoT … more.
‘Internet of Things’ helping shoppers at Mumbai’s Dharavi
London: Researchers, including those from India, have used ‘Internet of Things’ technology to connect shops at Mumbai’s Dharavi one of the largest … more.
Consumers connect the dots with the Internet of Things
significantly, giving rise to the Internet of Things, which refers to any … more.
What is ‘Enterprise Ethereum’? Details Emerge on Secret Blockchain Project
Independently confirmed attendees include Deloitte blockchain spin-off Nuco, Taiwanese blockchain consortium Amis and ConsenSys, an ethereum … more.
Nigerians Create Platform To Fight Against Cryptocurrency Scam
Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria (CDIN) has created a platform called the Nigeria Blockchain Alliance (NBA) which brings together … more.
Top 5 Internet of Things predictions for 2017
The Internet of Things experienced a massive acceleration in 2016, but what are the predictions for 2017? What should we expect? Below are my … more.
PTC Selected as Industrial Internet of Things Company of the Year
The Industrial Internet of Things Company of the Year award comes at the end of a breakthrough year for PTC in the IoT space. In 2016, PTC … more.
Security concerns are rising in the age of the internet of things
these connected devices could become a target for hackers and … more.
RBI arm to test blockchain tech for digital transactions
For starters, blockchain establishes a consensus over a decentralised, distributed network of stakeholders. Each communication is recorded in a … more.
What is the bitcoin and why has it reached a record high?
The virtual currency transactions are recorded by a ledger known as the blockchain which is run by ‘miners’. Bitcoin has been around for eight years. more.
The Cybersecurity Industry Meets Connectivity Challenges
The Internet of Things is being used in a much greater capacity these days. Gartner, a technology research company, predicts that there will be 20.8 … more.
The ‘internet of things’ is going to invade your home, whether you want it
Businessinsider India LONDON - In October, Mikko Hypponen - the chief research officer at security firm F-Secure - gave me a stark warning: “The [internet of things] … more.
The Consumer Electronics Show opens in Las Vegas and celebrates 50 years
Internet of Things products include a shirt with sensors measuring movement, breathing, pressure, and body temperature. Or a connected hairbrush … more.
The Skywire LTE-M Modem is Now Certified
Designed specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, Skywire LTE-M modems will make full use of the … more.
Smart Customer-Centric Engagement Focus Expected to Surge in 2017
… systems grow smarter in identifying trends and problems before they happen and engage in machine to machine maintenance for resolution. more.
Blockchain: An answer to governmental hacking concerns
Enter blockchain, a growing presence as we move further into the age of the internet of things. It offers novel solutions to these tough problems. more.
The blockchain came after bankers and now it’s going after lawyers
This is made possible by the blockchain, the ledger technology behind Bitcoin. Global banks such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Barclays are … more.
Report: Internet of Things Spending to Reach $1.29 Trillion by 2020
A new forecast from International Data Corp. predicts that the total worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will reach $1.29 trillion by 2020. more.
Digi International Selects Altair-Based Telit Module to Power New Cellular
PR Newswire (press release) Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of business and mission-critical machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) … more.
Smart Machines Market - High Investment by Enterprises on Novel
Digital Journal Smart machines refer to intelligent devices that use machine-to-machine technology for resolving problems and make choices without human … more.
BitFury Group to Launch Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) in Davos
Coinspeaker Blockchain technology company Bitfury Group together with international law company Covington will launch a new blockchain advocacy group later … more.
Call to switch to new distributed systems
HYDERABAD: Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin crypto currency, can fetch multiple benefits, from cost savings, improved efficiency to … more.
Can you defend the Internet of Things? You could win $25000
The Internet of Things Home Inspector Challenge tasks innovators, entrepreneurs and everyday “creative tech tinkerers” with creating a tool that … more.
D-Link case alleges inadequate Internet of Things security practices
family or watch from the office what’s going on at home. But share a tax … more.
Bitfury Group Update from Davos: New Global Blockchain Business Council
Crowdfund Insider The Bitfury Group, a global Blockchain tech company, announced that in collaboration with the international law firm Covington, it plans to launch the … more.
The Seam to Form Cotton Blockchain Consortium With IBM on Hyperledger
Digital Journal The Seam, a commodities trading and agribusiness software provider, today announced that it is forming a blockchain consortium for the global … more.
How HIT progress sets the stage for better care delivery
In the blockchain, data is not stored in a centralized database; data is encrypted and distributed among thousands of individual computers. Due to the … more.
Today’s Short Interest: Internet of Things Inc (ITT) Plunges -6.25% on Jan
Herald KS Shares of Internet of Things Inc (CVE:ITT) last traded at $0.075, representing a move of -6.25%, or $-0.005 per share, on volume of 105,000 shares. more.
The Seam to Form Cotton Blockchain Consortium With IBM on Hyperledger
PR Newswire (press release) A blockchain is a secure, distributed and immutable digital ledger enabling companies to work together on a foundation of trust, increased speed and … more.
DigiCert earns IoT award, MySmartBlinds introduces new blinds, Social
Daily Herald DigiCert, a Lehi-based company focusing on identity, authentication and encryption solutions for enterprise and Internet of Things (IoT) security, … more.
The Internet of Things has officially hit peak stupid, courtesy of this
ExtremeTech The Consumer Electronics Show has always been an event where companies large and small debut new products and demonstrate cutting-edge … more.
Altek License CEVA Imaging and Vision DSP for Deep Learning in Mobile
Design and Reuse (press release) … include comprehensive DSP-based platforms for LTE/LTE-A/5G baseband processing in handsets, infrastructure and machine-to-machine devices, … more.
Outstanding Analyst Ratings For Inmarsat (LON:ISAT)
The Enterprise segment focuses on energy, industry, media, carriers and machine-to-machine (M2M) services across the world. The Maritime segment … more.
Home News American Company The Seam to Form Cotton Blockchain Consortium
Blockchain News US Commodities trading and agribusiness software provider The Seam has announced that it is forming a Blockchain consortium for the global cotton … more.
Internet of Things spending to reach US$1.29 trillion by 2020, insurance
Canadian Underwriter Worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) was forecast to reach US$737 billion in 2016 and grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) … more.
A Secure Model of IoT with Blockchain
The Internet of Things is a fast-growing, increasingly complex network of connected devices. This excerpt from an Open Mind article touches on … more.
FTC’s Internet of Things Challenge
FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez discusses her agency’s initiative to thwart hacks and combat security vulnerabilities. She speaks on What’d You Miss … more.
IFMA launches collaborative Internet of Things portal for FMs
The Internet of Things will soon completely change how people interact with their environment and with buildings, said Eric Teicholz, IFMA Fellow … more.
See the Future, in the Present: The Internet of Everything Market
IoT Evolution World (blog) The Internet of Things (IoT) has been labeled as the next industrial revolution for its ability to hyperconnect the world and leverage big data from … more.
Got An Idea On How To Make ‘Internet Of Things’ More Secure?
The name is a mouthful the Internet of Things Home Inspector Challenge but the concept is fairly straightforward: create a technical solution (tool … more.
You could win $25000 in FTC’s contest for Internet of Things cybersecurity
GeekWire The Internet of Things can be a rough neighborhood, as October’s massive botnet attack illustrated and so, in an attempt to head off future hacks, the … more.
Helping automakers drive innovation through connected cars
embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) to provide new ways to help drivers … more.
New FDA Guidance Addresses Medical Device Cybersecurity for the Internet of
In 2017, numerous cybersecurity concerns relating to the Internet of Things (IoT) will emerge. IoT refers to the ability of everyday objects to connect … more.
Press Release: The Seam to form Cotton Blockchain Consortium with IBM on
CoinDesk The Seam, a commodities trading and agribusiness software provider, today announced that it is forming a blockchain consortium for the global cotton … more.
Blockchains, Burgers, and Blimps: The Convergence of Transportation,
Customer Think Pulling in and out of the warehouse docks are larger autonomous trucks resupplying the warehouse using a networked multi-node block-chain … more.
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