Microsoft discovers utilities are big on IoT: Once again, Microsoft has interviewed executives in a specific industry to understand how that industry views IoT. This time, the software giant interviewed 100 executives in the utility sector … [Read more...]
Podcast: Coronavirus help from the IoT
This week we continue our discussion of the coronavirus, because a week later, things are still getting canceled. Plus, Kevin shares some tips for having your smart home help you avoid infection. We then continue our case against Telnet with a report … [Read more...]
Podcast: It’s M&A season for the smart home
This week alarm company Vivint went public through a reverse merger, with the aim of becoming a leader in the smart home and security space. We discuss the transaction and what it means for the small clutch of smart home companies that have one or … [Read more...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, May 8, 2017
Here's notable Internet of Things news from the past week. Sirius XM purchased Automatic: In a deal that's likely about data, SiriusXM will pay more than $100 million to buy Automatic, the maker of a connected car device. Automatic dongles plug … [Read more...]
Internet of Things News of the Week, April 7, 2017
Here's Internet of Things news-you-can-use for the week of April 2. Get this summary (and more!) in your inbox every Friday morning when you subscribe to Stacey's newsletter. Microsoft lays IoT security groundwork with Sorpis: Microsoft has … [Read more...]