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Daily IoT/Blockchain News from @surgethings - Jun 19, 2017
Daily IoT/Blockchain news from @surgethings.
Why blockchains fail and decentralization succeeds
The blockchains we have today probably won’t be the blockchains of tomorrow. I am still bullish on Bitcoin (for reasons that go beyond this post), and … more.
By 2020, There Will Be 4 Devices for Every Human on Earth
By 2020, there will be at least 4 internet-connected devices for every person on Earth comprising the Internet of Things. The growth of the IoT is being … more.
Universities add blockchain to course list
The market for recruiting blockchain engineers has been described as red hot. But where can aspiring software coders find training about the … more.
How Delaware Keeps Edge in Finance by Supporting Blockchain
Delaware already holds the edge when it comes to incorporation and being business friendly. Embracing Blockchain would not only make the state a … more.
CORION Announces ICO Details for its Revolutionary Platform & Stable-Rate
Marketwired (press release) ZUG, SWITZERLAND–(Marketwired - Jun 18, 2017) - CORION (https://www.corion.io/ICO) full-service blockchain platform powered by a revolutionary … more.
Only 14 percent of large NZ businesses have deployed IoT
New Zealand is well positioned for the Internet of Things (IoT), such as fast fibre, however a national tech leader urged for the country to do better. more.
Calastone completes blockchain ‘proof-of-concept’
Global transaction network Calastone has announced the completion of the first stage of testing of its blockchain distributed market infrastructure … more.
Only 14 per cent of large Kiwi firms are deploying ‘gamechanging’ Internet
CIO New Zealand New Zealand is well positioned for the Internet of Things (IoT), such as fast fibre, but the country can do better with this game changing technology, … more.
Financial Inclusion Company Everex Takes Home RemTECH Award For Ethereum
Blockchain News We believe what separates Everex is our ability to create a credit history for underserved people, thanks to the Ethereum public Blockchain, smart … more.
Where top European banks are investing in fintech CB Insights
… bets in areas ranging from wealth management, lending, payments, regulatory technology, software, and blockchain, according to CB Insights. more.
Tech Data bolsters data capabilities with trans-Tasman Informatica deal
Terms of the deal will see the distributor deliver Informatica’s full suite of data management products, spanning cloud, big data, the Internet of Things … more.
Congress Looks for Legislative Barriers to Internet of Things, But Finds
BroadbandBreakfast.com WASHINGTON, June 18, 2017 Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce Consumer Protection on … more.
European Agency eu-LISA held industry roundtable on blockchain at
EconoTimes eu-LISA, European Agency for the operational management for large-scale IT systems in areas of freedom and security, held an industry roundtable in … more.
Bitcoin The App that Made Blockchain Famous
Blockchain resolves many of the problems inherent in the organizations at the center of most transactions. While large banks, for example, charge fees … more.
How the Internet of Things poses fresh risks to public sector systems
This huge growth is fuelled by the emergence of the Internet of Things in which connected devices control many aspects of our physical environment … more.
The io.transport.mqtt implementation is too restrictive
exports. At the moment it allows: (un)registerConnectionObserver: Notification … more.
China plans 2.8 trillion yuan capital expenditure to create world’s biggest
South China Morning Post 5G will support applications like augmented and virtual reality entertainment and long-distance education; machine-to-machine communications, … more.
Infosys explores blockchain projects for non-financial services areas
Indian IT giant Infosys announced that it is working on blockchain technology, as it has formed blockchain working groups for each industry verticals, … more.
Telstra helps drive networks in central Australia
The development of the internet of things is fascinating. In my apartment alone, the number of things connected to the internet is expanding … more.
New alliance to drive blockchain use in insurance broker market
Blockchain technology company Bitfury Group and risk and insurance advisory firm Risk Cooperative have entered into a strategic partnership to drive … more.
Run an IoT Business Across Europe Faster With WARP NB-IoT Program
According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the Internet of Things could have an annual economic impact of $3.9 trillion to $11.1 trillion worldwide by … more.
Google, Sainsbury’s, Apple: Everything that matters this morning
Demand for expertise in blockchain far exceeds the available supply as Universities, including Edinburgh University, this year plan to launch a … more.
World’s first 4G-connected smart tent to showcase ‘Internet of Things’ and
Mirror.co.uk The world’s first 4G-connected smart tent will be live at Glastonbury Festival - featuring a mini fridge, live streams of performances and a security … more.
DCU Alpha, ESA look to the stars for IoT projects
It is estimated there will be as many as 26 billion Internet of Things devices by 2020 requiring both terrestrial and satellite communications connectivity … more.
Huawei, Telcos to Help Make Smart Farming a Reality in Africa
The report identifies significant opportunities for telecom operators to provide end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) services to contribute to the entire … more.
Honeypots and the Internet of Things
planet. Such a huge number of potentially vulnerable gadgets could not … more.
DCU Alpha, ESA look to the stars for IoT projects
DCU Alpha and the European Space Agency have issued a call to makers, hackers, radio enthusiasts and companies for machine-to-machine and … more.
Australia’s blockchain adoption at tipping point
Blockchain, or distributed ledgers, could deliver much-needed productivity benefits and drive innovation across Australia, but the nation’s leading … more.
Gold-Backed, Sharia-Compliant Cryptocurrency OneGram Can Change the Digital
Crypto Insider (press release) (blog) The UAE is the perfect environment for blockchain and fintech development and implementation since the UAE government are so dedicated to … more.
The internet of things: The cyber security risks and how to protect against
ITProPortal The Internet of Things (IoT), which is the inter-networking of physical devices, has been described as the next ‘industrial revolution’. The number of … more.
Touchstone has invested 3m in this IoT for insurance business
London-based Concirrus, which provides Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the insurance industry, has sealed a seven-figure investment from … more.
Five things business needs to know about 5G
… Things’ to reflect how smart nodes connecting and sharing data can lead to improvements in productivity, machine to machine communication (set … more.
OpenANX Offers New Ethereum Blockchain App Decentralizes Exchange & Trading
openANX is a real-world application of the blockchain that brings transparency and openness to cryptocurrency markets. In traditional financial … more.
Envoy Group Corp is pleased to introduce BitReturn
… Corp (“Envoy”) (OTC:ENVV) is pleased to announce its acquisition of the Blockchain technology development company, BitReturn.ca (“BitReturn”). more.
Uni of Bath collaboration paves way for emission reducing smart tyres
Data from the tyre sensors will be used at the edge of the Internet of Things network to give vehicles the reflexes needed to stay safe and efficient. more.
Key technology for the internet of things: Bosch to set up new
Stuttgart and Dresden, Germany Continuing its course of investing heavily in Germany, Bosch is to build a wafer fab in Dresden. To satisfy the … more.
AIG, IBM, Standard Chartered to deliver a blockchain powered multinational
The blockchain solution creates a new level of trust and transparency in the underwriting process, enabling AIG and Standard Chartered to execute … more.
Take advantage of preventive maintenance in the Cognitive Era
catalysts for transformation. Through the use of sensors and instrumentation, … more.
Nevada Senator: We Want to Be ‘Home Base’ for Blockchain Startups
That’s the message Nevada Senator Ben Kieckhefer wants to convey to blockchain and cryptocurrency startups the world over. The lead sponsor of a … more.
ID2020 Summit Spotlights Technology and Digital Identity at the United
Business Wire (press release) The promise of technologies like blockchain and other decentralized ledger systems create a pathway towards viable solutions in the quest for … more.
First Bitcoin Capital Corp Installing Automated Check-Cashing and Bitcoin
Baystreet.ca First Bitcoin Capital Corp is engaged in developing digital currencies, proprietary Blockchain technologies, and the digital currency exchange- www. more.
How the Internet of Things is helping the Earth: Infographic
NEW DELHI: Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure and services will see spending of $ 1.7 trillion in 2020 which was $656 billion in 2014, according to … more.
Global Enterprise WLAN Market to Reach $63 Billion by 2025 - Rising
Business Wire (press release) Global Enterprise WLAN Market to Reach $63 Billion by 2025 - Rising Adoption of Internet of Things & Growing Usage of Smart Devices - Research … more.
Will the IoT Propel Skyworks Solutions Stock Higher?
Some of the notable wins this last quarter were with Cisco on gateways that support broadband-speed machine-to-machine communications; designs … more.
E Will Explore Blockchain Potential For Industrial Transformations
The project is an exploration of existing, emerging and potential applications based on Blockchain and other distributed ledgers in non-financial … more.
Blockchain pitches EU commodity traders, regulators into new territory
Distributed ledger technology called blockchain is set to disrupt commodity markets with new ways of trading and managing physical operations. more.
Nearly 50K Users Strong, Blockchain-Powered Colu Introduces Local Pound
Crowdfund Insider Colu, a blockchain-powered platform for creating digitized, localized currencies, launched its second currency in the UK the Local Pound, East … more.
Stockholm to host Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference in September
Event management company “Smile-Expo” is going to host the first blockchain conference in Stockholm on 07 September 2017, titled Blockchain … more.
XTB Expands Offering to Include Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Clients
Polish brokerage house X-Trade Brokers (XTB) will be strengthening its core product suite with the addition of several new instruments, including … more.
AWS Recognized as Internet of Things Community Elite Platinum Member
The Internet of Things Community (IoT Community) - the world’s largest group of CxOs and IoT professionals, announces Amazon Web Services … more.
IoT startup Augury bags $17 mln Series B
New York City and Haifa, Israel-based Augury, an internet of things technology company, has raised $17 million in Series B funding. Eclipse Ventures … more.
How CIOs can turn IoT into business value
The disruptive potential of the Internet of Things is generating a lot of excitement in the insurance industry. I believe two major factors are driving this … more.
GE, Siemens Fight for Automation Advantage
It’s a cloud-based Internet of Things operating system that Siemens believes will make factories smarter. With Mindsphere, users can network … more.
Is the Internet of Things secure?
Things. But with convenience comes risk. And Steven Murdoch, from UCL, spoke … more.
‘Absolutely Necessary’: How Blockchain Could Help Tech Giant Cisco Reboot
With a series of early stage blockchain projects, Cisco is now pushing even deeper into what could end up being much more than a way for … more.
Employing blockchain technology to ease multinational insurance coverage
Rob Schimek, CEO of Commercial at AIG, says, Our pilot proves blockchain has a powerful role to play in the future of insurance. Any technology … more.
Tempered Networks Enables Enterprises to Achieve PCI DSS Compliance
Digital Journal … all whitelisted devices and associated traffic are automatically secured within PCI micro-segments using machine-to-machine AES-256 encryption. more.
Inpixon Announces Webinar with Leading Expert to Address Internet of Things
Digital Journal PALO ALTO, Calif.–(Business Wire)–Inpixon (NASDAQ:INPX), a leading indoor positioning analytics company, announced it will be sponsoring a … more.
Blockchain finds a potential home in cyber insurance
The Bitfury Group announced Friday it will partner with advisory firm Risk Cooperative to use blockchain in the insurance broking market, which is … more.
Accenture, Microsoft Create Blockchain Solution to Support ID2020
action and responding with blockchain and biometric technologies to … more.
European Union seeks to ban backdoors for encrypted communications
The 2002 regulations also doesn’t cover newer services and systems, including apps using end-to-end encryption and the machine-to-machine … more.
EW BrightSparks 2017 profile: Shuran Chan, IoT startup
In the latest of a series on the EW BrightSparks of 2017 we highlight Shuran Chan, who is specialising in the Internet of Things. more.
ICOs: New Model of Blockchain Capitalism
ICOs are the hot new thing in the Blockchain community. The idea behind an initial coin offering is that a company promises to build a … more.
7 benefits of using digital currencies
Bitcoin is based on the blockchain. Blockchain is a distributed data base that supports bitcoin and other digital currencies. It allows for an immutable … more.
Blockchain: What you need to know
The emergence of blockchain technology in recent years has started to impact the way we handle financial and trade transactions. Blockchain … more.
What 5G Means For The Future Of Tech
The internet of things revolves around machine-to-machine communications. The phenomenon is made possible through cloud computing and data … more.
AWS Recognized As Internet Of Things Community Elite Platinum Member
SAN FRANCISCO,June 19, 2017/PRNewswire/ – The Internet of Things Community (IoT Community) - the world’s largest group of CxOs and IoT … more.
With ThingWorx IoT platform, HIROTEC eyes predictive maintenance
The reactive maintenance strategy was clearly a disadvantage, and as the internet of things emerged, HIROTEC saw an opportunity to turn all of its … more.
Financial Firms Offer Diverse Blockchain Views in European Commission
CoinDesk It went on to state that regulators would be expected to play a role in permissioned blockchain systems, and that the industry should move to ensure … more.
Public Advocates Balk at CTIA Proposal to Change CBRS License Framework
… offload, for neutral host LTE networks, or to customize highly-localized networks for machine-to-machine, smart city, and other connectivity needs.. more.
Is IoT the Future of Linux?
… among us have found ourselves pondering where Linux is headed in the future and whether or not IoT (Internet of Things) is the future of Linux? more.
Eastlink expands Gig Internet availability to more communities across
Canada NewsWire (press release) … that there will be over 50 Billion devices connected to the Internet by 2020 as the mega trend of “the Internet of things” continues to take hold. more.
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