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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Jan 26, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
Intel’s Internet of Things Acquisition History in 16 Slides
With its mobile business looking like a dead end and its PC business under pressure, Intel is betting big on the Internet of Things and making … more.
Hey, Alexa Tell Me About My Privacy Rights!
For internet-of-things watchers, some information to chew on: several news outlets have reported on a dispute between Amazon and law enforcement … more.
Lesetja Kganyago: Why SARB loves blockchain, what we’re doing to promote
Politicsweb BizNews.com is SA’s fastest growing business news website. Founded by internet publishing pioneer and broadcaster Alec Hogg, it specialises in … more.
London Blockchain Expo Day 2: HSBC, RBS blockchain specialists weigh in on
Bobsguide (press release) Developments in blockchain and how it can be implemented into different markets and industries was the primary focus of Day Two at the London … more.
Putting bling on the blockchain: The Everledger story
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://cgd.swissre.com/risk_dialogue_magazine/Blockchain/Rdm_Blockchain_Leanne_Kemp.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTc1OTY1NDc4NDcyMTQwMjUyMTIaYzdkMzg2ZGFjNzI5NWY3OTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGe7T-XxEucbKE305R3kte2flObzA Blockchain in insurance services Blockchain in insurance services: A bold disruption or an incremental evolution? Kamesh Raghavendra, 25 Jan 2017. Information has been the … more.
20 Billion Connected Internet of Things Devices in 2017, IHS Markit Says
The rise in the number of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices this year is expected to jump by 15 percent year-over-year to reach a whopping 20 … more.
Open Connectivity Foundation Tries to Organize the Internet of Things
Connectivity Foundation Tries to Organize the Internet of Things. more.
How the blockchain revolution could transform financial services
Tapscott, 25 Jan 2017. The technology likely to have a significant impact on the … more.
3 New Technologies Changing IoT and Remote Power
The Internet of Things (IoT) has decentralized computing and expanded the edges from which data is coming. Data generated from sensors often … more.
INTC Stock: 3 Things to Watch in Intel Corporation’s Earnings
Today, the three largest business units at Intel are the Client Computing Group, Data Center Group, and Internet of Things (IoT) Group. The Client … more.
China’s Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency
In conjunction, the PBOC will also establish a digital currency research institute for which it is seeking experts in big data, cryptography and blockchain … more.
Blockchain Intelligence Group brings industry veteran David Blaszkowsky to
EconoTimes Blockchain Intelligence Group (BIG), a Canada-based developer of blockchain technology solutions, has announced that it has engaged David … more.
QTC trials blockchain for new issue bonds
Queensland Treasury Corporation ran a prototype bond auction on Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s blockchain platform, the bank said on Tuesday. more.
M-KOPA Solar named in 2017 Global Cleantech 100
M-KOPA Solar has harnessed mobile and machine-to-machine technology to offer off grid homes affordable solar power. 450,000 homes and … more.
Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra plans blockchain incubation center
Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to set up a global start-up blockchain incubation center outside of the country, … more.
BoE developing blockchain proofs of concepts and exploring Central Bank
EconoTimes The Bank of England is looking into the policy and technical issues posed by Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and developing blockchain … more.
Indian Automaker Mahindra to Open Blockchain Incubator
Indian multinational and conglomerate Mahindra will set up a blockchain incubator to support startups in the development of blockchain-based … more.
Cisco to acquire AppDynamics for $3.7bn
The company is pivoting toward new business lines, including the Internet of Things, and has begun to make acquisitions in the space. In 2016 Cisco … more.
Market for Monitoring Gases, Liquids and Solids Predicted to Grow Robustly
Machine-to-machine communication will be the catalyst to robust growth of sensors and related electronics to measure the status of air, water, … more.
Experts share how the Internet of Things is ‘Easier Than You Might Think’
in a new article, IoT: It’s Easier Than You Might Think. The article includes … more.
International Law Firm Steptoe Joins Global Blockchain Business Council
It will serve as a member and legal services partner of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), which was launched in Davos around the … more.
The value blockchain can bring to business
Heralded as the next internet due to its revolutionary nature, the blockchain seems set on changing the way we do everything online. The blockchain … more.
Cisco Buys AppDynamics, Broadens Software Portfolio
Applications have become the lifeblood of a company’s success, Rowan Trollope, SVP and general manager of Cisco’s Internet of Things and … more.
Lured Away? Wells Fargo Loses Blockchain Visionary to Rival IBM
Wells Fargo Loses Blockchain Visionary to Rival IBM. Jesse Lund, senior vice president and head of Innovation Labs at Wells Fargo is leaving the … more.
Intel’s Internet of Things Acquisition History in 16 Slides
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is transitioning from a PC-focused business to one that will rely heavily on cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. more.
From parking to farming, applications for NB-IoT are heading out into the
ZDNet In what it describes as a first for the Nordics region, Norwegian firm Telia has launched a commercial narrowband Internet of Things service, allowing … more.
Internet of Things: Where Do You Stand?
Access this infographic to learn which business areas current IoT projects are … more.
India’s Biggest Banks Plan Consortium for Interbank Blockchain Platform
15 of India’s largest banks are coming together to form a consortium that will put to test an interbank blockchain platform in the advent toward … more.
Blockchain insurance consortium set to expand
Blockchain insurance consortium set to expand The interest in blockchain among the insurance industry appears to be growing at a rapid rate with a … more.
White paper: Analytic strategies for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is generating new data streams that make it possible to track formerly immeasurable processes and react more quickly to … more.
Blockchain believers hold fast to a utopian vision
Blockchain is an electronic ledger of transactions that are continuously maintained in blocks of records. What gets its developers, investors and fans so … more.
Blockchain Ever After: Matchpool Plans Dating Site Launch With Valentine’s
CoinTelegraph This Valentine’s Day is set to be special for the Blockchain as distributed matchmaking platform Matchpool holds its dedicated launch event in Paris. more.
What’s cooking in the blockchain kitchen?
about experimentation and getting to know the technology.. more.
The Internet of Things wants to link all facets of our world
The Internet of Things is the idea that ordinary objects can be turned into smart objects that measure and interact with their environments. A smart … more.
New Open Source WSO2 Internet of Things Server Lowers the Barriers to
Yahoo Finance 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile computing are at the heart of many organizations’ digital transformation … more.
Itron and Bsquare First to Provide App Community for Grid Edge Devices
Bsquare DataV software solutions can be deployed by a wide variety of enterprises to create business-focused Internet of Things (IoT) systems that … more.
SARB Chief: Blockchain Could Bring Financial Access to Millions of People
[T]his technology has the potential of bringing in millions of people who are currently excluded from economic activity. So says Lesetja Kganyago, … more.
DfID’s innovation chief names blockchain as next tech game-changer
The new head of innovation at the U.K. Department for International Development believes blockchain will be the next transformative technology in … more.
Nasdaq says Estonia e-voting pilot successful
Blockchain technology can safely be used to authenticate e-voting by shareholders at a company’s annual general meeting, Nasdaq said this week, … more.
7 Incredible Blockchain Technologies To Watch Out For in 2017
momentum for a couple of years now. With so many new technologies and … more.
How IoT can transform the business of healthcare
Increased machine-to-machine dialogue and data sharing means increased potential for vulnerabilities around data security. Recently reported DDoS … more.
The Boston Partners Takes Position in Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)
Boston Partners acquired a new stake in shares of Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) during the third quarter, according to its most recent … more.
Security Industry Veteran David DeWalt Joins ForgeRock as Vice Chairman
… on open source identity management technology for customer facing security, enhanced customer experience applications and identity-of-things. more.
PTC Delivers Year of Success in Its Internet of Things Business
PTC concluded the 2016 calendar year as its most successful year yet in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. PTC expanded its year-over-year IoT … more.
MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge Connected Things Conference to Explore
EIN News (press release) … wearable garments and gadgets, household appliances, scientific equipment and more to the internet – collectively known as the Internet of Things, … more.
CES 2017: Cultivating a New IoT Cybersecurity Crop
The biggest problem with the Internet of Things (IoT) is security. As noted by Wired, IoT cybersecurity is still rooted in 20th-century methodology, … more.
What Blockchain Skills Are In High Demand: Digital Headhunter
… of Information to the Internet of Value and where we will soon have more than 100 bln connected devices in an IoT machine to machine economy? more.
What Blockchain Skills Are In High Demand: Digital Headhunter
Our London Correspondent Nick Ayton asks digital headhunter Philip Butler, director of Larson Digital, what impact the skills shortage is having on … more.
What can blockchain do for the environment?
January 26, 2017 A lot of crypto-currency proponents say that blockchains are going to save the planet. Well, I just can’t see it. This is not the … more.
WESLEY McGREW: An Internet of hackable ‘things’ threatens your business
The so-called Internet of Things is the one of the latest buzz words being used by vendors and service providers. It’s a relatively simple concept, yet … more.
Christina Cardoza: Solving the Internet of Things integration problem
around the world are buying smartwatches to count their steps, smart … more.
LendingRobot launches automated hedge fund secured by blockchain tech
The new fund uses machine learning to provide predictable returns and blockchain technology to offer transparency on performance. more.
Zest4 sets birthday goals for MTM and IoT
M2M (machine-to-machine) solutions were always a key part of Zest4’s strategy, and early in 2014, the company became Telefonica O2’s first M2M … more.
Is blockchain the answer to building transparency and trust?
Davos at an event hosted by Bitfury, a business designed to help … more.
Sensus Integrates PTC’s ThingWorx Platform to Deliver Internet of Things
Business Wire (press release) Sensus will leverage the ThingWorx IoT platform to create new applications or extend existing ones for users of the Sensus FlexNet communication … more.
Industrial Internet of Things Corporate Website Style Guide
a corporate website for a cool industrial start-up t… more.
Zeidman Technologies Releases Free Version of SynthOS
SynthOS streamlines the process of creating optimized application-specific software for the Internet of Things and other embedded systems. Requiring … more.
LendingRobot launches hedge fund that uses blockchain and machine learning
GeekWire The fund will use blockchain technology to deliver a public ledger that the company described as unalterable. Usually a hedge fund is a black box: … more.
Op Ed: Energizing the Blockchain A Canadian Perspective
We’re seeing a lot of movement in the mining and energy sector demonstrating blockchain technology’s enormous potential to contribute to this … more.
Blockchain: Things to Consider Before the Securities Industry Leaves the
Lexology (registration) There have been many articles, papers, books, seminars, roundtables and conferences around the potential for blockchain and distributed ledger … more.
Analyst Stock Trading Analysis on ORBCOMM Inc. (ORBC)
ORBCOMM INC., is a leading global satellite data communications company, focused on Machine-to-Machine communications. Its customers include … more.
LendingRobot taps blockchain for robo-fund
LendingRobot, the first robo-advisor for Alternative Lending built for individual investors, announced today the launch of robo-fund LendingRobot … more.
Three ways to seize the (IIoT) day
… industry trade publication or Google anything related to manufacturing and not find an article on the promise of the industrial internet of things (IIoT). more.
Advanced Technology Development Center to host $100K FinTech Hack @ ATDC
This year’s theme centers on the Internet of Things, specifically, wearable financial technology (FinTech). The competition is designed to bring together … more.
Five Trends for Better Business Communication in 2017
NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – A secure and efficient flow of information between companies, partners and customers contributes … more.
Technology Stocks in 2017: Where Should Investors Focus Now?
The space could have especially transformative effects on the semiconductor market, as the Internet of Things is a whole new growth area for the … more.
Trimming Power on Remote IoT Projects
… in reducing power consumption on the remotely deployed, sensor-driven device are applicable to a wide range of remote Internet of Things projects. more.
Growing insurance consortium eyes industry-wide blockchain
Revolutionary tech: Proponents of blockchain the database technology that underpins bitcoin believe it could transform the insurance industry. more.
[infographic] IoT Enabling Connected Living In Smart Cities
look into the future, one thing is certain: cities become much smarter day after … more.
Intel earnings 79 cents adjusted earnings per share vs 74 cents expected
The chipmaker beat revenue estimates for client computing and “Internet of Things.” Intel reported client computing sales of $9.1 billion, above a … more.
Cisco Buys App Performance Monitoring Firm AppDynamics for $3.7B
The deal will result in an entirely new business unit within Cisco’s Internet of Things and applications divisions. The acquisition also plays into Cisco … more.
1880525 Votes Cast on Blockchain - Largest Ever
Votem’s cutting-edge Blockchain platform powered the successful fan vote enabling the Rock Hall to easily collect votes from around the world … more.
Bitcoin’s rise amid economic woes points to emerging roles for blockchain
Bitcoin’s rise back above the $1,000 mark for the first time in three years, amid continuing global economic uncertainty, signposts its emerging niche as … more.
Pi send MQTT message on button press
a MQTT message to my Home automation controller. I’ve gotten as far as … more.
Digi International Inc.: Digi International Reports First Fiscal Quarter
The Wall Street Transcript (Minneapolis, MN, January 26, 2017) - Digi International Inc. (NASDAQ: DGII), a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of … more.
Lantronix Announces Technology Preview of Multi-Dimensional IoT Management
GuruFocus.com With more than two decades of experience in creating robust machine to machine (M2M) technologies, Lantronix is an innovator in enabling our … more.
Cloud computing, internet of things boost Intel’s results
SANTA CLARA Strong growth in its data center and internet of things product lines gave Intel a boost and helped the semiconductor giant report … more.
5 Ways to Market Smarter in 2017
Learn to Navigate the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things brings about its own host of marketing challenges. While the Internet of Things is … more.
Internet of Things Applications Europe - 10-11 May, Berlin, Germany
Things Applications This IDTechEx event addresses the opportunity for the … more.
Virtual bond issued via CBA blockchain platform
The blockchain platform also simplifies the bond settlement process by acting as both the bond register and payment platform, consolidating the … more.
China turns to blockchain to make markets clearer and cleaner
A Chinese national flag flies in front of the China Construction Bank (CCB) Tower at Hong Kong’s business Central district in this December 26, 2014 … more.
Microsoft Announced Project Manifest Blockchain for Tracking Products
Microsoft has announced Project Manifest, a new blockchain solution that tracks the origin of products. This would allow supply chains to ensure … more.
Intel Earnings Got a Boost After the PC Market Calmed Down
Intel has been building its data center, Internet of Things, and automotive businesses, to reduce dependence on the PC market, which has been roiled … more.
Intel beats Q4 estimates with growth across the business
Internet of Things Group revenue hit $726 million for Q4, up 16 percent year-over-year and up 5 percent sequentially. As for Q1 2017, Intel is expecting … more.
Customer experience: The newest reason to adopt cloud services
Finally, the explosion of data as a result of technologies like the Internet of Things has given rise to a knowledge worker economy. All of these factors … more.
I.D. Systems, Inc. (IDSY) Broker Price Targets For The Coming Week
I.D. Systems, Inc. (I.D. Systems) develops, markets and sells wireless machine-to-machine solutions for managing and securing enterprise assets, … more.
Internet of Things API Market Opportunities Revealed in Mind Commerce
PRUnderground (press release) The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a complex system of networks, platforms, devices, interfaces, protocols, and data. Each of these elements has … more.
GetWireless announces the new NimbeLink Skywire LTE Cat 4 Modem now
Yahoo Finance With a 50 percent higher download speed than Cat 3 LTE modems, the new Cat 4 modem can support both Internet of Things (IoT) and non-IoT … more.
How Network Infrastructure Teams Support the Internet of Things
expressed here are entirely my own]. The Internet of Things (IoT) is not a new … more.
Credit China invests $30 mln in US blockchain firm Bitfury
Blockchain, which has anchored digital currency bitcoin, is a distributed ledger technology that tracks the transfer of digital assets among consumers, … more.
Blockchain institute of India planned in Vizag
There are many colleges and universities that will soon be functioning with Fintech and Blockchain Academy. In Vizag, after Gayatri Vidya Parishad, … more.
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