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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Feb 8, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
8.4 BILLION connected things to be in use in 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) has stormed onto the scene in recent years like a bull in a china shop. And its growth is showing no signs of slowing. more.
Badir partners with KACST and IBM to host ‘Blockchain Hackathon’
RIYADH The Blockchain Hackathon will kick-off in Riyadh on Feb. 9-11, 2017 hosted by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) … more.
(IDoT) Market Outlook and Forecasts: Digital ID to play a Key Role in
addition of the “Identity Management in IoT: Identity of Things (IDoT) … more.
ARC says watch these IIoT trends in 2017
MQTT is becoming an IIoT messaging protocol. Message Queueing Telemetry Transport, and M2M data transfer protocol, will grow in its use as a … more.
Flexera Software Named Internet of Things (IoT) Enablement Company of the
Satellite PR News (press release) Internet of Things manufacturers are only just now beginning to look more closely at the costs and risks of open source, and the scope of the problem … more.
Connected things to grow significantly in 2017
The company said that Greater China, North America and Western Europe will represent 67% of the overall Internet of Things (IoT) installed base in … more.
Blockchain will fundamentally transform exchange business Funderbeam CEO
CalvinAyre.com Blockchain can radically transform exchange sector, believes Kaidi Ruusalepp, CEO at Funderbeam (exchange for startups) and former CEO at the … more.
Measurable 5G impact on mobile growth expected to begin by 2020: Cisco
Machine-to-machine (M2M) connections will represent 29% (3.3 billion) of total mobile connections, up from 5% (780 million) in 2016. M2M will be the … more.
Healthcare blockchain firm Hashed Health raises $1.85M in initial funding
EconoTimes Blockchain startup Hashed Health, a consortium for transformation in the U.S. healthcare system, announced that it has raised $1.85 million in an … more.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Transacting Privately on a Blockchain
In order to do this, those transactions must be broadcast to the entire … more.
Inductive Automation and Cirrus Link Release Ignition Edge
Ignition Edge MQTT by Cirrus Link was developed by Cirrus Link Solutions, a strategic partner of Inductive Automation. Ignition Edge MQTT enables … more.
Local CIOs see ransomware, blockchain, AI on the horizon for 2017
County, city and municipal governments will focus less on website portals, cloud services and perimeter-based security in 2017, according to a Public … more.
Medici Ventures invests in blockchain firm Factom
Blockchain-centric subsidiary of retail technology leader Overstock.com Medici Ventures, announced that it has participated in the Series A funding … more.
How IoT is enabling a new wave of digital business transformation
The Internet of Things is enabling a new wave of digital business transformation and will be the catalyst for IT leaders to become innovation engines … more.
(IDoT) Market Outlook and Forecasts: Digital ID to play a Key Role in
announced the addition of the “Identity Management in IoT: Identity of … more.
Investment in blockchain technology predicted to accelerate
Four out of five financial institutions expect to see commercial adoption of blockchain technology by 2020 with half of them already investing or … more.
Honeywell And Aereon To Leverage Industrial Internet Of Things (IIoT) For
Oil and Gas Industry Latest News Honeywell and Aereon announced they will collaborate on solutions to help industrial customers boost the safety, efficiency and reliability of their … more.
Nine in 10 government executives plan to invest in blockchain solutions by
JAXenter IBM revealed in its most recent survey that nine in 10 government executives plan to make blockchain investments by next year. Furthermore, seven in … more.
What Happens To Communities When Streetlights Join The Internet of Things?
cloud, they can unleash truly brilliant ideas for cities, buildings and factories. more.
Dubai and IBM working on Blockchain
blockchain The government of Dubai and Biggish Blue are launching a scheme using blockchain computing technology to process financial … more.
European Regulators Explain How Blockchain Can Benefit Financial Markets
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a report on blockchain (or distributed ledger technology DLT as ESMA prefers to … more.
Massive Business Opportunities hidden in the NXT Blockchain.
information really?.. but how can this be profitable for my business ? more.
Internet of Things (IoT) in Retail Market Worth $94.44 Billion by 2025:
MarketWatch The globalIoT in retail market [http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/internet-of-things-iot- retail-market ] is expected to reach USD … more.
Bitfury Group, Government of Georgia partner to expand blockchain
EconoTimes Blockchain technology firm Bitfury Group has announced its partnership with Government of the Republic of Georgia in a move to expand historic … more.
Indian Bitcoin Companies Unite Under a Blockchain Association
Instead, blockchain companies typically those that develop enterprise blockchain solutions will also be welcomed under the new banner. more.
Huiyin Grows Blockchain Startup Fund to $80 Million
Two months after it first announced a $20m fund that would focus exclusively on bitcoin and blockchain startups, Huiyin Blockchain Venture is … more.
Caxton adds blockchain overlay to payments platform
Caxton launches blockchain technology today that will provide its clients cheaper, faster and more secure payments by providing trusted and … more.
Inmarsat sets up low-power network for internet of things
The company is using low power wide area networks (LPWAN) technology, working with Actility’s LoRaWAN version, to develop internet of things (IoT) … more.
CRN Exclusive: Unified Office Aims To Help Restaurants Turn Healthy Profits
CRN “The internet of things is allowing the channel to become more valuable to users than ever before. Helping businesses cope with the rapid pace of … more.
Blockchain is becoming more than a buzzword, and now there’s tangible proof
Blockchain, which many experts have called the biggest innovation since the internet, has started gaining steam among bankers and financial … more.
International Payments Service Caxton Adopts Blockchain Technology
Caxton, a UK-based foreign exchange, international payments and prepaid card provider, has just announced that it has adopted blockchain … more.
How will the Internet of Things Impact the Food Industry?
Many of us will have heard of the Internet of Things (IOT) and recognize it as part of the digital revolution, but it may be unclear what it really means … more.
Portland smart home startup lands Nest exec for board
(Enwall’s) extensive industry experience, as well as his knowledge of building and growing an Internet of Things company, will be valuable to IOTAS … more.
Georgia Becomes First Country to Register Property on Blockchain
This is the first time a national government is using the Blockchain to safeguard and authenticate state operations, therefore ushering in a belief in the … more.
Japan’s Central Bank Says Blockchain Trials Are Exploratory So Far
The central bank of Japan will not be applying blockchain to its payments and settlement systems any time soon, the institution has said. Following a … more.
Blockchain Technology:Nigeria must align with International best
Proshare Nigeria Limited (press release) (registration) As the debate over the impact of Block Chain technology on the financial markets ensues across the globe, Nigerian scholar Professor Segun Ajibola … more.
Flexera Software named Internet of Things (IoT) Enablement Company of the
Cambridge Network Flexera Software, the leading provider of open source security and compliance solutions, today announced that IoT Breakthrough selected Flexera as … more.
PTC Expands Internet of Things Ecosystem with New ThingWorx Partners
(BUSINESS WIRE) February 7, 2017 PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced the continued expansion of its Internet of Things (IoT) partner … more.
Christenson Transportation Selects ORBCOMM’s Logistics Tracking Solution
Business Wire (press release) ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things … more.
IBM’s Biggest-Ever Blockchain Trade Finance Trial Could Go Global
Two government agencies funded IBM’s latest blockchain implementation, the largest ever in terms of parties involved and arguably one of the more … more.
Blockchain: The Invisible Technology That’s Changing the World
Blockchain isn’t a household buzzword, like the cloud or the Internet of Things. It’s not an in-your-face innovation you can see and touch as easily as a … more.
EU watchdog says too soon for new blockchain rules
LONDON (Reuters) No specific European Union rules are needed to regulate blockchain for the time being given the sector’s still limited reach, the … more.
Telit Asset Gateway software deployed on Cisco IoT Gateways enables rapid
Business Wire (press release) LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Telit, (AIM: TCM) a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), announced today that its deviceWISE Asset Gateway … more.
Trident Capital Cybersecurity’s $300 million fund shows the depth of
TechCrunch Trident Capital Cybersecurity has raised $300 million to invest in new technology companies tackling security threats around the internet of things, … more.
Banks set to accelerate blockchain investment
blockchain by 2020, with half of financial institutions already investing or … more.
Global Internet of Things Industry expected to grow by 2021- Key Driver,
Satellite PR News (press release) The Global Internet of Things Market Research Report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Internet of Things Industry … more.
How Gadget Makers Approach Digital Experience
The Internet of Things is a nebulous and opaque notion that is exceedingly hard to define. But the core concept of attaching sensors to everything and … more.
Smartphones in India to grow 2.2-fold from 2016 to 2021: Cisco
Cloud applications will account for 91% of total mobile data traffic by 2021, compared to 80% at the end of 2016 while machine to machine traffic will … more.
Not Just Nerds: Blockchain Solutions Are Already For Everyone
The term Blockchain startup for many immediately conjures up images of money transfer, niche markets and complicated tech. In 2017, however, this … more.
IBM launches blockchain initiative in Dubai
JEDDAH: IBM announced on Tuesday a blockchain initiative with Dubai Customs, Dubai Trade, advancing Dubai government’s blockchain strategy. more.
EU watchdog says too soon for new blockchain rules
Gaining momentum: Global regulatory bodies are already looking at blockchain. Blockchain is the technology behind bitcoin (pictured). Bloomberg. more.
Banks signal move to Blockchain adoption by 2020
Blockchain is a digital ledger of transactions. Instead of everyone keeping their own records, it is mutual, with everyone involved sharing the same … more.
Security, Part 6: The Vulnerability of the Internet of Things
including home appliances, were manipulated into sending 750,000 phishing … more.
Rapid7’s Brown and Beardsley address IoT security issues
Experts keep talking about the vast range of vulnerabilities and threats made possible by the internet of things, but those threats themselves often turn … more.
US and Europe businesses lag behind in IoT adoption
The Internet of Things (IoT) and all the data these connected devices produce should be a goldmine for businesses seeking to gain meaningful … more.
Accenture wants to help businesses secure their blockchains
Accenture wants to help businesses use blockchain technologies more securely by locking away the encryption keys they use to sign transactions. more.
Lisk Blockchain Applications The Future of the SDK
growth of the Blockchain Applications SDK with the changes in Lisk-Core. more.
ETAS Strengthens Cybersecurity Capabilities with Acquisition of TrustPoint
Business Wire (press release) TrustPoint Innovation Technologies, Ltd. has specialized expertise and technology in secure Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication in the … more.
Jama Software Joins Industry Leaders in Industrial Internet Consortium
… Internet Consortium (IIC), the global member-supported organization that promotes the accelerated growth of the industrial internet of things (IIoT). more.
Simplified Blockchain Security Promised By Accenture
Accenture has teamed up with Thales e-Security to offer a system that will allow organisations wanting to explore blockchain technology, an easy way … more.
Global Aerospace Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Internet of Things
PR Newswire (press release) LONDON, Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Internet Protocol-based Software and Devices Offer Improved Functionality and Cost Control while Health … more.
Unified Office Adds Operations Performance Suite to Its Total Connect Now
IOT Journal … small to medium businesses to improve their operational performance and effectiveness using the company’s new Internet of Things-based suite. more.
Madisetti & Bahga Release New Book on Blockchain Applications - a Hands-on
PR Newswire (press release) Blockchain is a distributed and public ledger that maintains records of all the transactions on a blockchain network comprising suppliers of products … more.
Standard Bank joins global blockchain consortium
As the biggest bank by assets in SA, Standard Bank has joined the global blockchain consortium R3 in a bid to improve its exploration of blockchain … more.
Cisco Executive Maciej Kranz On The Best Practices – And Biggest Mistakes
CRN Maciej Kranz, vice president and general manager of Cisco’s Corporate Strategic Innovation Group, has been studying the Internet of Things market … more.
Blockchain startup raises $2.5 million to trace food supply
its ability to improve transaction transparency. Arc-net’s investor is Synergy … more.
Madisetti & Bahga Release New Book on Blockchain Applications - a Hands-on
Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. Frankly and this Site make no warranties or … more.
Fileless Memory-Based Malware Plagues 140 Banks, Enterprises
Once inside a network, they pivoted, bouncing around from machine to machine until they could transfer money from a bank computer to e-currency … more.
Bitfury, Republic of Georgia Push Ahead With Blockchain Land-Titling
Nasdaq Now, Bitfury and NAPR have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand the blockchain solutions developed by the project to … more.
Survey: Blockchain Is Reaching Beyond Financial Services
A new survey by Deloitte has found that blockchain technology is becoming an emerging key business focus for U.S. companies in many industries … more.
What Is The Blockchain And What Can It Do? Interview With Caitlin Long
It all comes down to the Blockchain, which is the information storage and sharing technology that gives Bitcoin its value at all. And this ledger-based … more.
Industrial and Enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) Market Analysis and
Satellite PR News (press release) Orbis ResearchOrbisResearch.com has published new research report on Industrial and Enterprise Internet of Things (IoT): Market Analysis and … more.
Lightboard Lessons: IoT on BIG-IP
In this Lightboard Lesson, I light up how IoT protocol MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) works on BIG-IP v13. iRules allow you to do Topic … more.
IBM, Dubai-Based Partners to Support Blockchain Initiative on Trade
GovConWire 8, 2017 IBM (NYSE: IBM) has partnered with several Dubai-based government and commercial organizations to explore the use of blockchain … more.
Take an IIoT Approach to Your Inventory of Things
We started by looking to a growing technology trend, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The IIoT is a development of the internet that gives network … more.
New Internet of Things white paper: How device manufacturers and
The Internet of Things (IoT) is fueling a digital transformation through smarter, cheaper, always-connected devices that collect and process data at the … more.
Cisco Mobile Visual Networking Index (VNI) forecast increase in global
Business Review USA Machine-to-machine (M2M) connections will represent 29 percent (3.3 billion) of total mobile connectionsup from 5 percent (780 million) in 2016. more.
80% bankers expect commercial adoption of Blockchain technology by 2020:
BGR India The report Blockchain Technology: From Hype to Reality found that over 80% bankers surveyed said they expect to see commercial adoption of … more.
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