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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Apr 17, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
Accenture chimes in on virtual care, data breaches and IoHT
It’s not just the Internet of Things that’s coming. It’s also the Internet of Health Things. This was the topic of a brand new survey from Accenture. more.
Mirai Bot Infects IoT Appliances to Harvest Bitcoins
During the recent years, many kinds of malicious programs for mining Bitcoins have been into existence. But, the popular Mirai bot malware utilized to … more.
More Wells Fargo clawbacks; blockchain hype tempered
A big part of Wells Fargo’s problem was its decentralized business model, which meant the retail bank was able to keep inquiries from head office at … more.
Insurtech startup Etherisc wins Most Innovative Blockchain Startup award at
EconoTimes “BlockShow Europe is a major international event for showcasing established blockchain solutions,” according to its organizers. “Blockchain can … more.
BitFury Ukrainian Government sign MoU to create blockchain eGovernance
EconoTimes Leading full-service blockchain technology firm BitFury and Ukrainian Government have joined hands to build first full-scale blockchain eGovernance … more.
Bext360 Brings Blockchain and AI to the Coffee Supply Chain
Bext360, a technology company that focuses on improving critical supply chains in emerging countries, has announced it’s bringing blockchain, AI and … more.
April 2017: the Month Blockchain Gaming Hit the Big Time
To say that it would have been impossible to pick a losing blockchain gaming token this month is actually an understatement. Not only did none of the … more.
Stampery launches blockchain add-in function for Microsoft Office
Blockchain-based data certification company Stampery has added Microsoft Office as a client in their present solution in order to improve their … more.
Introducing The Blockchain Bitcoin & Crypto Weekly CXO Briefing
know, each week, jargon free for CXO level business leaders and investors … more.
Getting ahead of the IoT skills gap before it’s too late
You’re working with SQL, relational databases, machine learning, and machine-to-machine communication. They’re predicting that 40 percent of all … more.
Tennessee-based Exchange Building to spearhead blockchain workshop on 15-16
EconoTimes The Exchange Building that is based in the city of Memphis in Tennessee, announced that it is spearheading a workshop on blockchain technology on … more.
Fintech investor: ‘Anything that has machine learning or blockchain in it,
Yahoo News Paul Mattes from Trier presents his project titled ‘Development of a universal artificial intelligence for board games’ at the 52nd ‘Jugend forscht’(lit. more.
Getting ahead of the IoT skills gap before it’s too late
The Internet of Things is coming fast, and it will drive demand for some IT skills like never before, warns David Foote, partner and chief analyst at the … more.
Bullion on the Blockchain: A New Gold Standard?
This past week alone, both Euroclear and the Royal Mint announced progress in testing blockchain-based gold trading. IEX also has trials under way, … more.
SFLC.in’s comments on TRAI’s consultation paper on net neutrality
Should certain types of specialised services, enterprise solutions, Internet of Things, etc be excluded from its scope? How should such terms be … more.
PCB Technology Requirements for Millimeter-Wave Interconnect and Antenna
… to cope with a demand for bandwidth, driven by growth in mobile data traffic for portable devices and machine-to-machine communications. more.
3 key trends peer into the future of connected buildings
The internet of things (IoT) and smart-building technologies continue to grab headlines and the attention of facility managers. Leading research firms … more.
What the Father of Venture Capital Can Teach Us About Blockchain
William Mougayar is the author of “The Business Blockchain” and a board advisor to, and investor in, various blockchain projects and startups (See: … more.
Malaysia Takes Early Steps to Develop its Blockchain Industry
An independent Malaysian non-profit industry-government group is leading the effort to foster and develop the local blockchain industry in the country. more.
Internet of Things makes its presence felt in Middle East and Africa
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creeping into various sectors across the Middle East and Africa, from energy to manufacturing, and with it companies … more.
Affluence in APAC growing, affordability of IoT no more an issue: Terence
Techseen Terence Tan, Regional President, South Asia and Korea, Avnet in an exclusive interview with Techseen talks about the Internet of Things (IoT) its … more.
Top US Business Schools Are Racing to Incorporate Blockchain
Top US business schools are working to incorporate blockchain and cryptography into curriculums to meet evolving employer and student demands. more.
The Internet of Things Is Real, But Skeptics Abound
Companies, like people and cities, have every right to call themselves whatever they please. I come to this conviction, perhaps, as a native of Illinois, … more.
Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR) Is At $17.25 Formed Wedge, 18
High Point Observer Among 29 analysts covering Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), 18 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 10 Hold. Therefore 62% are positive. Oasis Petroleum … more.
CME Patent Sees Derivatives Opportunity in Bitcoin Mining
The filing is notable as bitcoin mining, the process by which new transactions are added to the bitcoin blockchain, is a kind of commodities production. more.
As Manufacturers Rev Up IoT Adoption, Security and R&D Credits Lurk In
Business Wire (press release) CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thanks to application of the Internet of Things (IoT), 72% of manufacturers saw increases in productivity and 69% saw … more.
Chain Appoints Tom Jessop as President
“Blockchain technology is market technology, re-imagined,” said Mr. Ludwin. “Commercializing this breakthrough model requires forging deep … more.
Internet of Things Market is expected to grow with CAGR of 33% a
environment, internet of things are ever increasing. The market trend … more.
Iridium Communications: An Undervalued Stock Set To Soar
… report its ability to profit from the advancement of Internet of Things (IOT) which requires significant machine-to-machine (M2M) data communication. more.
Podcast: Cynthia Gayton - Affording the High Risk
As an attorney, a teacher, and a smart contract enthusiast-Cynthia Gayton is the perfect guest to join Corey Petty and talk about bitcoin and blockchain … more.
Rubicon Labs Showcases IoT Identity Platform with Presentation and Product
Yahoo Finance SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired - Apr 17, 2017) - Rubicon Labs, a cybersecurity company providing secure identity for IoT devices, will make a … more.
As Manufacturers Rev Up IoT Adoption, Security and R&D Credits Lurk In
Yahoo Finance Thanks to application of the Internet of Things (IoT), 72% of manufacturers saw increases in productivity and 69% saw improved profitability in the past … more.
Internet of Things, Smart Plug Workshop Series [lab64 workshop]
smart plug that you’ll be able to use control power outlets remotely. And yes … more.
CMU Digest 17.04.17: BPI stats, BMG, Dailymotion, Prince, blockchain,
Complete Music Update The current passcode is contained in the most recent CMU Premium email, which is sent out every Monday. New subscribers will find the passcode in … more.
IKEA Trdfri: Internet of Things done right
Schoutsen nine minutes reading time. Internet-of-Things. Comments. Last month … more.
Innovation Percolates When Coffee Meets the Blockchain
As a complete logistics solution, the company aims to utilize blockchain technology to better track all elements of the worldwide coffee ecosystem and … more.
VC-backed Chain appoints Jessop as president
Chain Inc, a blockchain network operator, has hired Tom Jessop as president. The appointment becomes effective immediately. Jessop worked at … more.
IoT malware clashes in a botnet territory battle
A rival piece of programming has been infecting some of the same easy-to-hack internet-of-things products, with a resiliency that surpasses Mirai, … more.
Why we want to engage 1000 Nigerians on Poloniex exchange Moradeyo
It is needful to clarify however, that the blockchain technology is not the same thing as Bitcoin; the relationship between them is only that Bitcoin is … more.
Will Feds Regulate Blockchain? ‘Better Not Tell You Now.’
transform finance. They just don’t see them transforming finance any … more.
Las Vegas Club Installs Bitcoin ATM, Records Memberships on Blockchain
Mixing up bitcoin with gentlemanly entertainment has been a popular idea, judging by the traffic at the recently-opened Legends Club in Las Vegas. more.
Keep Your Campus Both Smart and Secure as IoT Expands
The Internet of Things is taking college campuses by storm. From a Google Home in a professor’s office to a control system in a campus power plant, … more.
Partners: How to differentiate your customer service with the Internet of
These concerns are valid, but according to Microsoft Internet of Things (IoT) guru Tom O’Reilly, there is substantial partner opportunity to differentiate … more.
How Fog Computing Will Shape The Future Of IoT Applications And
ISBuzz News IoT interconnectivity, machine to machine communication, real-time computing demand and demand for connected devices are driving the fog … more.
Goldman Sachs Managing Director Joins Blockchain Startup Chain
“I am excited to collaborate with Chain’s team, customers, and strategic partners to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in financial … more.
Ethereum Developers Eye Proof-of-Stake Shift with New Geth Update
In the past year and a half, the project has been laying the groundwork to move away from proof-of-work also utilized in other public blockchains like … more.
How Fog Computing Will Shape The Future Of IoT Applications And
ISBuzz News Fog computing may be the next big thing for the Internet of things. The fog computing market, valued at $22.3 million in 2017, will expand at an … more.
Xompass Releases SaaS Industry-Leading Internet of Things (IoT) App on
MilTech San Leandro, CA Xompass, Inc. today announced the availability of its Field Intelligence as a Service (FaaS) app on Microsoft AppSource. Xompass … more.
Chain Inc. Hires Goldman’s Jessop to Boost Blockchain Effort
Chain Inc. has hired a senior technology executive from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Tom Jessop, to boost its efforts deploying the technology behind … more.
IoT development platforms breathing life into connected products
Erik Heidt, a Gartner analyst who covers the internet of things, thinks of an IoT development platform as the “hub and spoke” of an IoT deployment. more.
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