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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Jan 27, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
Bitfury Group raises $30M for Chinese blockchain expansion
The Bitfury Group, a world leading Bitcoin and blockchain infrastructure provider, announced today that Credit China Fintech Holdings Limited will … more.
Why consumer IoT devices will deploy advanced security
Looking across the overall Internet of Things (IoT) security landscape, it’s clear that ‘consumer IoT’ should be viewed as a separate segment, given … more.
William Mougayar: The Future Of Blockchain?
William Mougayar, is the author of The Business Blockchain that came out as the first book talking about the business implications of the blockchain. more.
Top 10 IoT Technologies for 2017
This not so futuristic scenario highlights the new reality of the Internet of Things - or IoT for short. IoT is the interconnectivity of physical devices (known … more.
Lisk collaborates with blockchain consultancy lightcurve GmbH for platform
EconoTimes Lisk, the decentralized blockchain application platform, has collaborated with Berlin-based blockchain consultancy, lightcurve GmbH, which will be … more.
Is The World Ready For The Internet Of Things?
27, 2017) - A lot more groundwork needs to be done before the Internet of Things (IoT)the network of communications between physical objects … more.
Lantronix Reports $11.2M in Net Revenue for the Second Quarter of Fiscal
Yahoo Finance 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Lantronix, Inc. (LTRX) a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) … more.
Blockchain has turned out to be multi-purpose tool says Bundesbank
EconoTimes Blockchain or distributed ledger technology has turned out to be a multi-purpose tool, Dr Jens Weidmann, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, … more.
SIA supports reintroduction of IoT legislation
The most important part of the Internet of Things aren’t things at all, said Fischer in announcing the reintroduction. They are people: the families, … more.
IBM raids Wells Fargo for blockchain VP
Lund will take on the role of Vice President of blockchain market development and global financial services departments. His departure is the latest … more.
Raymond James Upgrades Sierra Wireless (USA) to Outperform
Sierra Wireless Inc. is a provider of cellular wireless solutions to the machine-to-machine (M2M) and connected device markets. The Company … more.
4 Vital Steps On IoT Security For Indian Smart Cities
What’s concerning is India’s IoT policy, developed by the Ministry of … This identity resides within the device which needs to be kept secure using parts … more.
Printed Sensor Market - Evolving Trend Of Internet Of Things Is Expected To
openPR (press release) Sensors are also considered part of the Internet of Things (IoT) network and are included in the architecture of microcontrollers. Internet of Things can … more.
Blockchain moves beyond finance, into adtech with ConsenSys-adChain collabo
The International Business Times is reporting a partnership between Brooklyn blockchain application company ConsenSys and adtech company … more.
Mobile Remittance App Bux Joins OKLink’s Blockchain Settlement Network
BUX, an Australian mobile money wallet provider, has partnered with the blockchain-based global settlement platform OKLink. BUX currently provides … more.
IoT Podcast Internet of Things with Stacey Higginbotham
Internet of Things with Stacey Higginbotham. Posted on: January 26, 2017 … more.
Hyundai Taking The IoT High Road With Alexa Riding Shotgun
As devices become more connected to one another in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, Grover sees the integration of virtual helpers like … more.
Blockchain Moves Beyond Finance, Into Adtech With ConsenSys-adChain Collabo
Brooklyn blockchain application company ConsenSys and adtech company … more.
Worldwide IoT Sensors Market Set for Rapid Growth, To Reach around USD
The Woodbridge Citizen … systems, and services that goes beyond machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and covers a variety of protocols, domains, and application. more.
Choosing optimized technology for the Internet of Things
The dreams and promises of the Internet of Things (IoT) are many, as well as the prediction of its shining future. There is an underlying expectation that … more.
Blockchain Mini-Consortiums, New DApps: What’s Next for Financial Services
CoinTelegraph Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin and Sandeep Kumar, Managing Director of Synechron, on what’s next for blockchain in financial services in 2017. more.
Lisk Contracts Blockchain Consultancy lightcurve to Promote the Project
Lisk, the ‘Ethereum Alternative’ blockchain application platform, has announced a collaboration with blockchain consultancy, lightcurve GmbH. more.
Nigerian Government Offers Support To Blockchain Development Group
The Blockchain industry in Nigeria has received a boost as government agencies are collaborating with Cryptography Development Initiative of … more.
Riding the wave: blockchain use in trade finance
The use of blockchain technology is already producing compelling results. Working with a consortium of banks and a government agency in … more.
Mobility, IoT, and the cognitive computing revolution
Mobility and the Internet of Things are inextricably linked. By 2020, there will be 30 billion things connected to the Internet, and most will rely on … more.
Intel’s rise of the machines: IoT helps Q4 revenues surge to $16.4bn
The technology giant, which employs more than 4,000 people in Ireland, is finding its bet on internet of things is starting to pay dividends. more.
Australia’s Commonwealth Bank and QTC Create the World’s First Government
Blockchain News The transaction marks the first trial of Commonwealth Bank’s private, permissioned Blockchain platform for the end-to-end issuance of bonds. more.
Report: China’s Banks are Turning to Blockchain Technology
As the Chinese government is turning toward researching and exploring possible applications of blockchain technology, the country’s big banks are … more.
Credit China FinTech Invests $30M In Bitfury Group, Forms JV
Our collaboration with Bitfury will further cement our leadership position in the use of blockchain technologies across our FinTech platforms, taking … more.
New Open Source WSO2 Internet of Things Server Lowers the Barriers to
IT Business Net Today, WSO2 is lowering the barriers to capitalizing on IoT and mobile …. Identity and Access Management WSO2 IoT Server identity and access … more.
Report: A developer’s checklist for deploying the internet of things
The things in the internet of things (IoT) encompass a wide range of devices: sensors and sensor arrays like the Nest and SmartThings, wearables … more.
New Open Source WSO2 Internet of Things Server Lowers the Barriers to
IT Business Net Mountain View, CA, Jan. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile computing are at the heart of many organizations … more.
Transnet, GE have combined forces to bring the Industrial Internet to
CNBCAfrica.com The digital solution will be enabled by Predix, the operating system for GE’s Industrial Internet or Internet of Things (IOT). It will connect shippers and … more.
New BIP Proposes a Block Size Decrease
The huge size of the blockchain, and the amount of time it takes to setup a Bitcoin node is a main deterrent for users who are looking to get more … more.
Fintech Startup SnapSwap appoints Georges Schmit to the Advisory Board
napSwap, an innovative fintech startup building payment services based on blockchain technologies, announces the appointment of Georges Schmit, … more.
Internet of things: snitchin’ in the kitchen
matter of time before they turn detective. more.
Startups & Enterprises Launch Blockchain IoT Protocol Initiative
Start-ups and corporate leaders meet for discussions and launch initiative for shared blockchain and Internet of Things protocol. more.
#OpenLedger Says: #Blockchain #Crowdfunding Phenomenon Primed For Industry
InvestorIdeas.com (press release) January 27, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) OpenLedger issues the following blockchain commentary from CEO Ronny Boesing: As the … more.
BitFury Secures $30 Million Investment to Provide Blockchain Infrastructure
CoinTelegraph Leading Blockchain infrastructure provider and Bitcoin mining firm BitFury secured a $30 mln investment from a Hong Kong-based fintech company … more.
How much more will the internet change financial services?
Perhaps the most enticing aspect of the blockchain is that it provides a secure path to transparency. Anything that can be expressed digitally can be … more.
First Bitcoin Capital (BITCF): The Money Solution for the Cannabis Industry
Without a doubt, the company is unlike any other right now and can tap into two emerging growth markets: Blockchain/Fintech and the cannabis space … more.
Time to turn up innovation and introduce block chain technology Street
GPS Tracking Info Asserting that in uncertain times the need for innovation increases, general manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Marlene Street-Forrest said … more.
Assessing The Massive Security Vulnerability Of The Internet Of Things
The prime culprit will be the Internet of Things. Connected devices are notoriously insecure and ripe for being taken over by a third party. The standard … more.
Sensus Integrates PTC’s ThingWorx Platform To Deliver Internet Of Things
Water Online (press release) The Internet of Things (IoT) holds incredible promise for municipalities and utilities. These organizations now look to smart applications and services to … more.
Startups & Enterprises Launch Blockchain IoT Protocol Initiative
BitSE CTO Patrick Dai said: “If we want to secure the Internet of Things we need to standardize how we identify, manage and communicate with … more.
Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team For Blockchain-IoT
The initiative was born out of the New Horizons: Blockchain x IoT Summit in Berkeley, California, in December 2016 a meeting that brought together … more.
Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe
Backing e-government platforms with Blockchain can solve a number of issues that arise when dealing with public authorities nowadays. Citizens feel … more.
Insurance Blockchain Alliance in Europe to Grow This Year
The Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative, a consortium formed last year by five European insurers to explore blockchain technology in insurance, … more.
Whole Foods Shuts Down Commercial Kitchens
This week, American stock exchange Nasdaq announced that it has completed testing of its blockchain-based technology to facilitate, optimize and … more.
THE IoT PLATFORMS REPORT: How software is helping the Internet of Things
Business Insider UK The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly as companies around the world connect thousands of devices every day. But behind those devices, … more.
This Industry Veteran Says India Will Become World Leader in IoT in 2-3
Entrepreneur … industry veteran who has worked for up to 27 years in the space across the world has big hopes from India when it comes to Internet of Things. more.
MetTel Hires Former Verizon Partnership Manager to Lead IoT Division
… their IoT, machine-to-machine (M2M), and Internet of Everything (IoE) needs across services, hardware, software platforms and network connectivity … more.
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNT) Valuation According To Analysts
… network (WLAN) infrastructure, video surveillance products, switching and routing solutions, and machine-to-machine communication components. more.
Startups & Enterprises Launch Blockchain IoT Protocol Initiative
The meeting, New Horizons: Blockchain x IoT Summit, was the first step towards a collaborative effort to explore and build a shared blockchain-based … more.
Top 3 practical innovations from Yale healthcare hackathon
The team built a secure, portable, and permanent image portability solution that leveraged blockchain technology (permissioned digital ledger). more.
Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team to Standardize
CoinDesk The Internet of Things (IoT) the vast web of connected devices which is becoming a fundamental part of the technological infrastructure that … more.
ShapeShift Security Chief Michael Perklin: 2017 Will Be the Year of
Nasdaq “ShapeShift’s non-custodial model takes full advantage of a blockchain’s capabilities to allow disparate parties to transact with each other with … more.
The Internet of Things or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the IoT
The New York Times recently published a piece on the coming Internet of Things (IoT) revolution that read like books about the Mayan calendar 5 … more.
Blockchain Business Council to Help Secure Property Rights for World’s Poor
There is good news for the world’s venture capitalists and poor alike a new blockchain advocacy group, the Global Blockchain Business Council … more.
Qualcomm SVP: Qualcomm’s Mobile Expertise Gives It An Edge In IoT
… mobile-based processors ideal for the billions of low-power connected devices that will shape the Internet of Things market particularly security. more.
Thomson Reuters Organizes Blockchain Hackathon in Switzerland
The future of blockchain looks bright, thanks to increasing adoption of Bitcoin’s underlying technology by leading industry segments. Innovation holds … more.
ShapeShift Security Chief Michael Perklin: 2017 Will Be the Year of
Bitcoin Magazine ShapeShift’s non-custodial model takes full advantage of a blockchain’s capabilities to allow disparate parties to transact with each other with … more.
The Bottom Line: Cyber Security And The ‘Internet Of Things’
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. more.
South Florida county to roll out free public Wi-Fi
… [IBM’s cognitive internet network] Internet of Things,” said Harriet Green, general manager of IBM Watson Internet of Things, Commerce & Education. more.
Bosch, Cisco, BNY Mellon, others launch new blockchain consortium
N), Foxconn Technology Group, security company Gemalto and blockchain startups Consensus Systems (ConsenSys), BitSE and Chronicled Inc said … more.
What Can I Do with All This Data? How To Monetize ‘Internet Of Things’ Data
“The most valuable commodity I know of is information.” That line, spoken by Gordon Gekko in the 1987 film classic, “Wall Street,” is even more … more.
China turns to blockchain to make markets clearer and cleaner
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese banks are hiring blockchain experts as the government pushes use of the technology behind bitcoin to increase … more.
Bosch, Cisco, BNY Mellon, others launch new blockchain consortium
companies, have set up a consortium to work on how blockchain can be used … more.
MetTel chooses Verizon Wireless veteran to lead Internet of Things division
Communications solution provider MetTel has chosen Andrew Nash of Marlboro, NJ to lead the companys expanding business helping customers … more.
Could Washington state rule the Internet of Things? Maybe, but there are
GeekWire Could the same thing happen in Seattle, or statewide, with the Internet of Things? A group of business and government notables kicked that idea … more.
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