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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Feb 1, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Creator Joins MIT Digital Currency Effort
Dryja will now work full-time at the famed technical university’s cryptocurrency and blockchain research effort a division of its larger MIT Media Lab … more.
Amex joins JPMorgan, IBM in hyperledger effort
… has signed on to the Hyperledger Project, a industry group of more than 100 members developing blockchain technology for corporate use. more.
Internet of Things Platforms and Standardisation Workshop
you actively involved in Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms & Standards? more.
Acquisitions expand Digi’s cold chain reach
The global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services has acquired SMART Temps, … more.
VTC Group leverages Funderbeams blockchain platform to raise capital
London-based Virtual Technology Cluster (VTC) Group announced that it is raising capital on blockchain-backed investment platform ‘Funderbeam’ in … more.
Global IoT Leader Lantronix to Showcase Latest Solutions at the Internet of
GlobeNewswire (press release) Lantronix is pleased to be participating as one of the inaugural exhibitors at the 2017 Internet of Things India Expo, said Udaya Kumar, India regional … more.
The rise of global digital currencies
What will blockchain technology and the inevitable rise of digital currencies mean for the investments around the world? Finder.com.au speaks to Fran … more.
Machine intelligence to transform industry - Nasdaq chief
Machine intelligence, not blockchain or cloud technology, will have the biggest impact on the exchange industry, predicts new Nasdaq CEO Adena … more.
Executives from Hyperledger Overstock DTCC to keynote at Distributed
EconoTimes Atlanta will be hosting a blockchain event for payments and financial services innovators on 27 February 2017 that aims to drive blockchain movement … more.
JPX invests $1 million in risk analytics firm OpenGamma
The company is a pioneer in open source and cloud based financial software, and is involved in initiatives investigating the potential of blockchain … more.
Vodacom’s Internet of Things Platform is Growing as Customers Adopt
TechFinancials news (blog) Vodacom informed investors on Wednesday that its Internet of Things (IoT) customers increased by 29.3% to 2.8 million in the third quarter to … more.
FreeWave Technologies partners with Systech Corp.
FreeWave Technologies, Inc., a leader in industrial, secure Machine to Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) wireless networking solutions, … more.
Vodacom’s Internet of Things Platform is Growing as Customers Adopt
TechFinancials news (blog) IoT, previously machine-to-machine, is the remote wireless interchange between two or more predefined devices or a central station without a direct … more.
UAE bank NBAD offers blockchain payments after tie-up with Ripple
Through a partnership with Ripple, a U.S. start-up specialising in blockchain technology, NBAD said it would allow customers to cut the cost and … more.
Deutsche Bundesbank reveals details of preliminary prototype for
EconoTimes The German central Bank has revealed the details of a preliminary prototype for blockchain-based settlement, which it developed in collaboration with … more.
NBAD becomes the first bank in MENA to go-live on Blockchain
With Blockchain, we hope that we could address the needs of our customers and drive forward more efficient and flexible service. Embracing … more.
VTC partners with Estonian blockchain investment platform
The Virtual Technology Cluster Group has partnered with blockchain-based investment marketplace technology Funderbeam to help high-growth … more.
The future of email marketing: Artificial Intelligence, interactivity,
YourStory.com … technology and evolving needs of customers, emails will make a massive switch through increasing machine-to-machine communication. more.
TopSpin Security Introduces Industry’s First Enterprise IoT Security Based
Yahoo Finance “The Internet of Things is an increasingly attractive early link in attack chains,” said Ray Wagner, Ph.D., Managing Vice President of the Secure … more.
National Bank of Abu Dhabi uses Ripples blockchain for real-time cross
EconoTimes Powered by Ripple’s blockchain technology, NBAD said that the new channel aims to facilitate regional customers with simple, real time and secure … more.
AB Open Invites Calderdale Businesses to Participate in LPWAN Technology
IT Business Net … free long-range wireless communications network testbed built with the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications in mind, … more.
Internet of Things Market to Expand at a CAGR of 36.5% to 2020 Due to Rise
openPR (press release) Technavios analysts forecast the global internet of things (IoT) market in healthcare sector to grow at a CAGR of 36.5% during the period 2016-2020. more.
Cognizant Named a Leader in Internet of Things Consulting and Systems
Yahoo Finance The IDC MarketScape report assesses 15 major global IoT consulting and systems integration vendors. Vendors featured in the report are evaluated … more.
The GSMA Innovation City Takes Centre Stage at Mobile World Congress 2017
The City will address a wide range of industry topics such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), security and identity, with an increased emphasis on … more.
Cambridge Blockchain Raises $2 Million for Digital Identity Enterprise
Business Wire (press release) CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cambridge Blockchain, LLC announced the closing of a $2 million convertible note today, with participation … more.
R3 Director: 2017 is the Year of the DLT Pilot
While DLT technologies are moving slowly toward production, an executive from blockchain consortium R3 is hinting that this might not be the defining … more.
Midweek M2M: IoT and machine-to-machine developments
Vodafone Spain has launched the country’s first commercial NB-IoT network. To date, companies in the cities of Valencia and Madrid can connect … more.
3 Trends Shaping the Internet of Things in 2017
3 Trends Shaping the Internet of Things in 2017. The Internet of Things is heating up, and these three trends will shape its progression in 2017 and … more.
Ventana Research Publishes New Research on Internet of Things
BEND, OR, February 01, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ – Ventana Research releases its full research report on the Internet of Things and Operational … more.
Wipro joins the Industrial Internet Consortium
… Internet Consortium (IIC), a global member-supported organization that promotes the accelerated growth of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). more.
Cambridge Blockchain Raises $2 Million for Digital Identity Enterprise
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Cambridge Blockchain, LLC announced the closing of a $2 million convertible note today, with … more.
Machine network goes live in San Diego
In a separate announcement, Ingenu has entered a strategic global agreement with Arrow Electronics to provide its wireless machine-to-machine … more.
3 Trends Shaping the Internet of Things in 2017
This growing network of devices and sensors is known as the Internet of Things (IoT), and many tech watchers are heralding the connectivity and data … more.
CloudOne Announces Corporate Rebranding, Changes Name to ClearObject
CloudOne, an Internet of Things (IoT) Systems Innovator, announced today that as part of a corporate rebranding initiative it will operate as … more.
Now Cisco can even network your building systems
The switch embodies the merger of IT and OT (operational technology), one of the big enterprise trends that the internet of things is driving. The line is … more.
Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Finishes $2 Million Fundraise
Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has finished raising $2m in a funding round backed by VC firms Partech Ventures and Digital … more.
National Bank of Abu Dhabi First in Middle East to Launch Blockchain
Finance Magnates The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has become the first Middle Eastern bank to introduce real time cross border payments using blockchain … more.
Sierra Wireless Technology Chosen for World’s Fastest Connected Car
Sierra Wireless is the market leader in automotive machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, with more than a decade of experience and 10 million … more.
New study: Top 10 mobility technologies market global forecast to 2022
The adoption of Bluetooth is growing significantly with the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine communication, pervasive … more.
GlobalSCAPE, Inc. to Address Internet of Things and Data Security at RSA
… in San Francisco. Hoffer’s session, Internet of Things (IoT) and Data’s Perilous Journey, is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.. more.
Cambridge Blockchain Raises $2 Million for Digital Identity Enterprise
Yahoo Finance Cambridge Blockchain, LLC announced the closing of a $2 million convertible note today, with participation from leading technology investors Partech … more.
Top 10 Crypto Reshuffle: NEM Pushes Back Augur and Steem
In a recent blog post, the Blockchain Technology Platform announced how it has been receiving interest in South and East Asian Countries like Japan, … more.
Intel Corporation’s Internet of Things Business Had a Great 2016
Microprocessor giant Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) fastest-growing business segment in 2016 was its Internet of Things group (IoTG). Through this business … more.
Navico’s GoFree Vessel Monitoring Adds Global Connectivity With Vodafone
Yahoo Finance Using the Vodafone Global Internet of Things (IoT) SIM, GoFree can provide boaters, fleet managers, and service technicians with the ability to monitor … more.
Telit adds Wi-Fi and low-power solutions for IoT with acquisition of
Business Wire (press release) LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that it has agreed to acquire Silicon … more.
Video: Is Blockchain Ideal for Syndicated Loans?
chairman and president of Symbiont, discusses why blockchain technology … more.
FreeWave Technologies Partners with End 2 End (E2E) Technologies to Bring
Yahoo Finance FreeWave Technologies (www.freewave.com) is a leading provider of wireless Machine to Machine (M2M) solutions that deliver reliable access to … more.
Internet of Things Community to host IoT Slam Live Conference, June 21
IT Business Net SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Internet of Things Community (IoT Community), the worlds largest network of CxOs and IoT professionals, … more.
GSMA: Low Power Wide Area Networks to Lead IoT Connections by 2022
It is clear that LPWA technologies will revolutionise the Internet of Things, combining the ability to provide out-of-the-box connectivity with extremely … more.
New Initiative for Blockchain-Based IoT Protocol
If we want to secure the Internet of Things we need to standardize how we identify, manage and communicate with Internet-enabled devices through … more.
DCG Leads $2m Funding Round in Blockchain Digital Identity Startup
Cambridge Blockchain is a blockchain startup developing digital identity software in collaboration with several global financial institutions, promising … more.
Switzerland Wants to Open a Sandbox to Attract More Blockchain Startups
Switzerland’s government is considering new regulations in light of fintech advancements such as blockchain, with the aim of creating a more … more.
New Initiative for Blockchain-Based IoT Protocol
In December 2016, 15 Fortune 500 corporations and blockchain start-ups met to launch a collaborative effort to establish a blockchain-based protocol … more.
How fintech could (one day) solve problem underlying Trump travel ban
One tool that many say holds promise is the blockchain, the distributed-ledger system that banks have been considering for their own purposes. more.
Agreement on roaming wholesale caps detrimental to competition and
EUbusiness (press release) … addressing retail consumers, business users, the public sector, machine-to-machine (M2M) or Internet of Things (IoT). The association consists of 13 … more.
Internet of Things: CIOs are getting ready for the next big revolution
CIOs have woken up to the power of the Internet of Things (IoT). Almost three quarters (71%) of IT leaders are now gathering data for IoT initiatives, … more.
KNX: Internet of Things is a reality
The ‘Internet of Things’ is a buzzword in the world of information technology, notes KNX, whose stand features 15 KNX members and two KNX training … more.
Bayshore to Showcase Industrial Cybersecurity Leadership at IoT Evolution
Yahoo Finance BETHESDA, MD–(Marketwired - February 01, 2017) - Bayshore Networks, the cybersecurity leader for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), … more.
LPWA tipped to top IoT connectivity tech by 2022
Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networks will surpass 2G, 3G and 4G connectivity to become the leading technology for the Internet of Things (IoT) in … more.
IBM: Nine in 10 Government Execs Plan to Invest in Blockchain By 2018
Of those looking to integrate blockchain into their government services in the next year, 45% said they want to invest in asset management capabilities … more.
Why Bitcoin Unlimited’s Emergent Consensus Is a Gamble
BUIP001 does not ensure machine consensus; users can configure their nodes to split into different blockchains, either intentionally or unintentionally. more.
SibCoin the Coin that Outsailed Dash and Conquered Siberia
Blockchain is seen as a solution to corruption and bureaucratic inefficiency by many. But due to insular political views and general mistrust towards big … more.
Could Blockchain Support Secure Health Data Exchange?
research study on how to leverage blockchain in the healthcare sector. more.
AT&T Creates Highly Secure Private Networking Solution for Internet of
PR Newswire (press release) This acceleration will introduce new risks for businesses,” said Chris Penrose, President, Internet of Things Solutions, AT&T. “By integrating AT&T … more.
Personalized Learning and the ‘Internet of Things:’ Q&A
CHARIOT-leaders.jpg Can the “Internet of Things” help teachers observe the hidden dimensions of human learning in real time, without compromising … more.
Tatu Ylonen explains the risks of IoT SSH implementations
The Secure Shell network protocol is so widely used today that you can find in just about any connected device, including internet of things devices, … more.
The Ransomware Attack That Locked Hotel Guests Out of Their Rooms
That’s where ransomware comes in: It transforms the vulnerabilities of the Internet of Things into a vehicle for tremendous financial profit. Building on … more.
CalAmp Is Entering a $5.4 Billion Market
The machine-to-machine communications specialist is leveraging a recent acquisition to grab market share in a promising new industry. more.
Anaren Introduces a Best-In-Class Wi-Fi Module for the Internet Of Things
SYRACUSE, NY –(Marketwired - February 01, 2017) - Anaren, Inc.’s Wireless IoT Group announced today the introduction of its high performance … more.
Way Bigger Data Means Big Disruption – Time To Plan For The Internet Of
Forbes As a technological turning point, the Internet of Things ranks with the advent of the Internet itself and mobile computing. Even in its nascent form today, … more.
Blockchain - ‘a novel solution to the problem of trust’ beyond Bitcoin
The Italian traders who founded Western capitalism started with books of lists – ledgers – tracking the cargoes they sent out, the gold they brought in. more.
7 Industries that Will be Disrupted by Blockchain Technology
Born in Satoshi Nakamoto’s mind, blockchain technology allows peer-to-peer networks to be created, without the use of a third-party centralized … more.
Why You Should Try Smart Maintenance
How do the industrial internet of things, big data and predictive maintenance impact common equipment maintenance routines? What should … more.
Law Firm Hogan Lovells Learns to Grapple with Blockchain Contracts
A blockchain distributed ledger may not replace all lawyers, but one firm is studying how the technology could eliminate many of the manual steps … more.
Internet of Things Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth,
IT Business Net LONDON, Jan. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – The Internet of Things refers to the interrelated devices that are able to transfer data over a network without … more.
TopSpin Unveils Enterprise IoT Security Platform DECOYnet
internet of things (IoT) security solution based on leading deception technology, now available in the latest version of the DECOYnet intelligent … more.
Ventana Research Publishes New Research on Internet of Things
BEND, OR, February 01, 2017 Ventana Research releases its full research report on the Internet of Things and Operational Intelligence, identifying … more.
IndiaToday.in: 6 ways the Internet of Things is transforming the education
We are reaching an age when everyday objects such as cars and refrigerators are becoming ‘smart’. When ‘things’ are given data connectivity, the … more.
Blockchain’s still waiting for its web
So, what if blockchain technology is more like the internet, which means that we are still waiting for its web layers to emerge, in order to fully exploit its … more.
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