Author: Connected World
Smart cities are on the rise, as funding is going to improve everything from broadband to infrastructure. Case in point: smart traffic signals. Consider the example of RTC (Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada), which has received $2 million in federal funding to promote transportation efficiency and safety through a smart traffic signal program. This is part of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s SMART (Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation) grant program. The funding will be used to create a prototype cloud-based system that optimizes traffic signal timing, and it will additionally use AI (artificial intelligence) analytics at intersections within the…
ABI Research says smart labels will reach 581 million shipped by 2028.
Guidehouse Insights says global market for energy efficiency investment estimated to grow to $90 million by 2032.
Juniper Research says fraudulent robocalls cost mobile subscribers a record $58 billion globally this year.
IDC says Asia/Pacific wearable device market slowed to 1.8% growth in 2022.
Industries like manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities are just a few of the industries that use OT (operational technology) as part of their digital transformations. But as more industries leverage OT, they must contend with new cybersecurity concerns. New vulnerabilities, as well as new regulations developed to manage these vulnerabilities, mean organizations must adjust their business practices and develop solutions to navigate increasing cybersecurity risks before it’s too late. Concerns over OT security are certainly on the rise, according to a new research study. And they should be, considering the study says fewer than half (47%) of companies have…
Gartner says lack of digital skills among CFOs is a key obstacle to autonomous finances.
Homes are becoming more sustainable—and manufacturers are coming to market with products that will drive a more circular and sustainable world. Such is the case with water, where innovators are developing new solutions to solve critical water issues. As one example, RainStick’s shower system captures, circulates, and cleans the water in realtime. The unit starts with fresh grid-supplied water; however, instead of going down the drain, RainStick uses proprietary recirculation technology to capture, circulate, and clean the water, all in realtime, to avoid waste. Here is how this can help: Save 80% water and up to 80% energy. Provide almost…
ABI Research says machine tool market will reach $245 billion in 2032.
Berg Insight says shipments of NFC-ready POS terminals reached 75.3 million in 2021.