The impact and lasting effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic are placing new pressure on commercial building management systems, driving new demand and potential for sensor technologies. A slew of new sensing technologies and multi-function smart sensing devices are gaining traction and providing a path to smart sensing that will enable smart commercial buildings to … Read more
Some years ago, I wrote a paper for SUERF. What’s SUERF? SUERF stands for Société Universitaire Européenne de Recherches Financières, which is French for the European University of Financial Research. It is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation that aims to promote discussion and understanding of financial and monetary issues. All well and good. The reason for … Read more
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are popular, yes, but these protocols are not designed to support the growing number of IoT applications. Where security and reliable connection to a local wireless network is required. Long-range wireless communications technologies provide the answer provided you can solve the power requirements needed to sustain the connection. Low Power Wide Area … Read more
Millions of packages are stolen each year. DoorBox aims to change how packages are delivered with its smart package box that features a theft-proof design with live camera feeds and an alarm that activates automatically if the box is tampered with. After selling 2,000 units of its initial version, which offered manual functionality, the startup … Read more
We may not be aware of it, but the Internet of Things (IoT) is ever present in 2022 from wearable health monitors, connected home appliances, security systems, autonomous farm equipment, smart factory solutions, smart building management systems, and logistics tracking technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a fertile ground for the combination of the IoT … Read more
