A new deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) weather sensors may reduce the amount of unnecessary sanding of roads in Winchester, a city located in the southern coast of the UK. Hampshire County Council is working with a consortium of companies, including Amey, Mayflower, and Libelium, to reduce the amount of grit used in the […]
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Lots of smart city deal action with Libelium, Verizon as space heats up
Smart city technology saw developments on two fronts this past week as Verizon boosted its Internet of Things (IoT) strategy through the LQD WiFi acquisition and Spain’s Libelium launhced a new platform for smart city sensors. TechCrunch reported that U.S.-based wireless giant Verizon acquired LQD WiFi to further its IoT strategy in the smart city […]
5 women who are changing the IoT world
Many argue that the tech world — including IoT — is one big bro-nopoly. Why? Well, maybe because only 5% of all VC funding goes to women-led startups. Embarrassing. In addition, according to LinkedIn’s Talent blog survey, 91% of hardware engineers are men. Disconcerting. Not to mention the Wired stats showing that of the thousands […]
New LoRa devkit opens doors to faster IoT prototyping
Three companies involved with the LoRa Alliance have combined forces to create a new development kit aimed at making it easier for IoT developers to quickly prototype new IoT technologies. The LoRa Alliance is an open, non-profit association of members focused on bringing about a global standard communications avenue for the Internet of Things (IoT), machine […]
Greek startup Sammy guides boats to shore — and parking
Marinas in tourist hotspots, like the Greek city of Patras, become very busy during the holiday season, which can be worrisome for captains and vessel owners that need space for their boats at all times. To avoid collisions and confusion, Greek startup Sammy—financed by the European Union’s Seventh Framework Program—launched an application that lets skippers […]
Can IoT help save the rainforests?
Peru is home to one of the most spectacular rainforests reserves in the world, the National Park of Manú. Recognized by UNESCO in 1987 as a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, it is a model of biological diversity. Though the animals and plant life are protected, they are also threatened by climate change. In […]