Author: Pablo Valerio
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IoT Security: Industry Finally Waking Up To The Dangers
For the last several years, Internet of Things security has been one of the most hotly debated topics at Mobile World Congress. This year, however, IoT security took on a new sense of urgency as more devices are being connected and the technology turns mainstream. For the past several years, the Internet of Things has […]
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What Apple Can Learn From BlackBerry
BlackBerry was the preferred smartphone for business users a mere five years ago, until the company decided to allow certain governments to access user messages. Apple could face the same confidence loss from corporate customers if the company assists the FBI to crack the security of the iPhone. There is no shortage of news about […]
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Zuckerberg Talks About Drones, AI, VR at MWC
In his keynote address at Mobile World Congress, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision of how drones could be used to deliver Internet services to poor populations, and talked about the future of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence. BARCELONA — In his keynote address on the opening day of Mobile World Congress here, Facebook […]
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MWC Shows Industry’s Commitment to 5G
Hopes run high for 5G at Mobile World Congress as the industry awaits a standard for the emerging technology. As expected, 5G was one of the main topics of discussion during Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. Several companies had prototypes showing significant advances on the path to standardization and visitors could see working test […]
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Fueled by Mobile Apps, Big Auto Slowing Shifting from Selling Cars to Rentals
The days of teenagers anxiously awaiting the moment they get their driver’s license are long over. Now, a ride on demand and even a car delivered to your door is just a mobile app away. It’s a major shift in the auto industry. In the past five years, we have experienced a dramatic shift in […]
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Smartwatches: The New Challenge in Mobile Management
How long will it take before IT organizations are tasked with enabling and securing smartwatches? Good Technology and AirWatch, two enterprise mobility management companies, are already preparing their respective platforms for such demands. Two enterprise mobility management (EMM) companies are preparing their platforms for the next Bring Your Own Device trend to challenge the mettle […]
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How IoT Helps to Bridge the Digital Divide
Internet access and digital skills are key to unlocking the potential of the IoT. Applications such as telecommuting, virtual meetings, app-based public transport, smart cars and smart logistics, and smart buildings and smart appliances, can help curb emissions and provide more sustainable urban growth. One of the most interesting presentations during the IoT Solutions World Congress in […]
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Deputy Mayor of London: Diesel NOT the Right Thing for Cities
Cities of the Future sat down with Matthew Pencharz, Deputy Mayor for Environment & Energy for the Greater London Authority (GLA), during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. We asked Mr. Pencharz his views about diesel in the city in light of the recent Volkswagen emissions scandal. “The VW scandal has focused attention […]
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Upcycled Shipping Containers and Treemail, Two Ideas for a ‘Circular’ City
Barcelona’s Smart City Expo looks at ways for cities to transition to a more circular economy. Vertical vegetables and trees with their own e-mail address might sound like inventions of Dr. Seuss, but they’re actually part of the World Economic Forum’s top 10 list of urban innovations for 2015. James Pennington, a specialist at the Forum’s […]