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New sensor network builds earthquake resilience

“Christchurch City Council (CCC) has committed $765,000 over three years to install and maintain a network of IoT seismic sensor across the city. The new IoT network, called EQRnet, will deliver “Seismic Resilience as a Service” for public and private sector owners/operators of critical infrastructure. EQRnet is part of CCC’s Smart Cities initiatives and has … Continue reading "New sensor network builds earthquake resilience"
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What the IoT Means for Remote Work

“IoT may redefine what working remotely means. With more IoT sensors being deployed in workplaces, jobs which once required you to be in the office or on site, could in fact be done from anywhere in the world. Taking this a step further, could we soon see people doing their job completely from home using the cloud to interact with colleagues, work places and factories, and the billions of IoT sensors deployed globally”.
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Sigfox network in New Zealand is now complete

“Great to see another IoT network launch. Capacity is building, bring on the demand!” Source: Thinxtra Thinxtra’s New Zealand network is now complete with 94% of the population within coverage, including all major cities and regional cities, and as far as Hawera and Invercargill. Every population centre throughout New Zealand now has comprehensive redundant Sigfox … Continue reading "Sigfox network in New Zealand is now complete"
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Virtual reality game shows Wellington after sea level rise

IoT Alliance comment: “Great to see brave cities such as Wellington partnering with tech companies like NEC to create new an immersive experiences to help us understand the challenges and risk our cities face. Great use of IoT, big data and VR technology.”  Full article source: Stuff New Zealand It’s hard to imagine sea level rising … Continue reading "Virtual reality game shows Wellington after sea level rise"
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IDG Contributor Network: 5 reasons digital twins matter to your IoT deployment

Full article source: www.networkworld.com Organizations that are leveraging IoT to drive better business outcomes are increasingly using digital twin technology. In fact, Gartner predicts half of large industrial companies will be using them by 2021. A digital representation of a physical object, digital twins allow businesses to create a crystal-ball-like-view into the future. They enable simulation, … Continue reading "IDG Contributor Network: 5 reasons digital twins matter to your IoT deployment"
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Materials Revolution

We are in the midst of a materials science revolution that will impact every field of technology in every aspect of our lives.