Blogs
Despite the disappointment of a delayed DistribuTECH this year, we’re back on course for a great exhibition later this month (May 23-25) in Dallas, Texas. DTECH is always a real jewel in the crown for us event-wise and we’re looking forward to building on the momentum we have being seeing in recent months, and the …
Building on Wi-SUN Alliance momentum at DistribuTECH this year Read More »
A technology that has continued to evolve at speed in recent times, the IoT is rapidly defining cutting-edge innovations around the world. In a previous blog, we looked at how IoT has gathered momentum in the past five years, discussing how it has evolved and adopters have become more comfortable with it, proactively leveraging the …
Where and How is IoT Technology Being Deployed Today? Read More »
In our new study we’ve been able to learn how IoT adoption has gathered momentum. There have been many positives to take away from this report. Surveying IT decision makers across the US and the UK, we have seen that many of the barriers to IoT adoption have either been reduced or eliminated. But the …
Are Security and Data Privacy Still Top Barriers to IoT Adoption? Read More »
Now more than ever there is an urgent emphasis on cities to focus on traffic management, sustainability, and security. Today it is estimated that 55% of the world’s population lives in cities. By 2050, studies predict that urban populations will more than double in size, boosting the percentage of city dwellers to almost 70%. Creating …
A Smarter City: The Promise of Wi-SUN Technology Read More »
The pace of change seen across all facets of the technology arena continues to surprise. From devices to digital payment capabilities, a series of innovations are consistently being launched into production, impacting the world around us at an ever-faster rate. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a case in point. For organizations, IoT brings new …
Takahiro Yamamoto, General Manager, Smart Communications System Department, IoT Platform Division, Solution Systems Business Group, OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. The role that smart infrastructure management has to play in our future cannot be understated. Infrastructure has always been complex and problematic for cities to manage. From costly maintenance activities to strained utilities’ connections …
Critical Infrastructure and IoT: Maximizing Security, Scalability and Reliability Read More »
Farming might not sound like the most hi-tech of industries. But the truth is that it’s an increasingly likely candidate for IoT innovation. Intelligent automation and controls can help organisations operating in the sector strike the right balance between productivity and protecting the environment. Use of IoT in farming can, for example, help farmers to …
How Wi-SUN FAN Can Support Emerging Use Cases in Smart Farming Read More »
There’s no getting away from the difficulties that have faced us all in the past year. Despite this, I am pleased to report that Wi-SUN Alliance has still achieved some notable successes during the past 12 months. Of particular note is that it’s been a record year for Wi-SUN FAN (Field Area Networks) product certification. …
A Year in Review: Partners, Members, and Record Numbers Read More »
To build the cities of tomorrow, urban planners and city authorities must tackle the challenges of today. Over half of the world’s population now lives in cities, according to the UN Population Division. By 2050, it’s estimated that around three-quarters will do so. Top of mind right now is the global pandemic that continues to …
Can Standards-based Connectivity Deliver Smarter Streets? Read More »
Smart and connected cities are no longer what is desired – today, they are the expectation. In a previous blog, IoT and Smart Cities: What are Some of the Use Cases?, we considered how smart city applications driven by the internet of things are helping to improve the quality of life of those residents and …
IoT and Smart Cities: Making Security a Priority Read More »
As the rural to urban demographic shift continues to take place around the world, there is little doubt that smart city network infrastructure will have a crucial role to play in uplifting quality of life in ways that are sustainable. In 2020, 56.2% of the world’s population resided in urban areas – by 2050, that …
IoT and Smart Cities: What are Some of the Use Cases? Read More »
In conjunction with QualityLogic, the Wi-SUN Alliance now offers the Wi-SUN FAN v1.0 Test Bed Controller (TBC). The TBC is a software application that initiates FAN 1.0 traffic on a test bed consisting of multiple routers and other supporting hardware. The TBC is designed to manage Conformance and Interoperability testing for FAN 1.0 on the …
Announcing the
Wi-SUN FAN v1.0 Test Bed Controller Read More »
