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Blockchain Meets IoT, Dell Storms the IIoT Scene, and Scotland Launches a Big IoT Initiative

The best articles from this week, curated by the IoT For All Team

Michael Wedd
Aug 31, 2018 · 3 min read

The Internet of Things

Blockchain Applications in IoT—a High Stakes Game
There’s plenty of buzz around uniting blockchain and IoT. The two may share a bright future, but we must address two problems. First, IoT networks should last for years while blockchain is still new and volatile. Second, as the IOTA scandal shows, blockchain encryption is only as good as its coders — us.

🖥 Dell Announced a New Suite of Edge-to-Cloud IoT Services
Dell Technologies announced a new suite of IoT services that target enterprise applications in computer vision and machine intelligence. They aim to provide edge-to-cloud actionable insights for businesses worldwide through flexible service bundles. One key offering enhances ROI in surveillance systems.

Building a Smarter World

🏗 A Recap: BuiltWorlds Buildings 2.0 Conference
Matt Ernst has three big takeaways from the BuiltWorlds Buildings 2.0 conference: 1) The “occupant experience” wave is transforming smart building design, 2) Architects and planners need help because they’re the least engaged, and 3) There’s a renaissance in construction. Why? “The tech is there,” said one expert.

🔌 Huawei Backed the IEEE 1901.1 Standard for Industrial IoT
Huawei is targeting the global power line industry. In addition to transforming global power grids, which Huawei has been attempting for some time, Huawei could now impact future smart city integrations because smart cities will depend upon an energy grid that Huawei seeks to reshape.

🇬🇧 “IoT Scotland”: Leading the UK’s IoT Revolution
Scotland is expected to get the “most advanced” IoT network in the UK. Ministers and business alliances applauded the announcement of “IoT Scotland,” who predict huge gains for municipalities, governance, advertising, and large corporate interests. Boston Networks will implement the initiative.

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