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Why Must We Improve IoT Security?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most disruptive technological advances in the modern world. By 2019, there were roughly 8 billion IoT devices, and experts expect that figure to pass 41 billion by 2027. As this astronomical growth continues, the world needs to adopt a new emphasis on how we improve IoT ...

Emily Newton

A graphic depicting the Internet of Things (IoT).

How Chinese Investment Is Ballooning Southeast Asia’s Tech Startups

China’s investment in Southeast Asia has risen significantly in 2019, according to a report by Refinitiv, a Finnish tech company. Investments totaled US$1.78 billion during the first seven months of this year, which is eight times the amount invested in the region in the same period last year. Chinese tech investments “The saturation of the ...

Max Lu

Kuala Lumpur.

Internet Consuming Over 10 Percent of Global Electricity

A report released earlier this year by the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden shows that the Internet accounts for more than 10 percent of global electricity use. Back in 2012, the Internet’s share of electric consumption stood at 8 percent. Gobbling up electricity “There is a strong trend to push electricity consumption onto ...

Armin Auctor

The Internet of Things.

How to Power the Internet of Things

Electronics need power to operate, that much is obvious. But as technology grows more sophisticated — and so do our devices — the amount of energy required to operate each system also continues to grow. Collectively, we’ve managed to produce more energy-efficient electronics in modern times, ranging from TVs to mobile devices. But that doesn’t ...

Megan Nichols

Blockchain and the Internet.

Unlocking the Potential of the IoT in Oil and Gas

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is becoming the latest game-changer in the oil and gas industries. For those unaware, the IoT is a system connected by sensors and controllers to help oil and gas companies monitor, collect, and then analyze their machinery accurately. These findings can lead to considerable savings in production loss and ...

Megan Nichols

An oil tanker.

Decentralized Machine Networks: The Future of Smart Machines Vs. IoT

The Internet of things (IoT) is a growing industry, currently worth US$800 billion, with more than 8.4 billion connected devices online and spending predicted to reach almost US$1.4 trillion by 2021. But for this to work properly, decentralized machine networks are required. The colorful range and growing numbers describing IoT seem to be pointing toward ...

Hermann Rohr

The Internet of things.