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ADVANCES IN TELEMATICS IMPROVE VEHICLE RECOVERY TIMES AND MINIMIZE INSURANCE COSTS Vehicle tracking systems are not new, of course. And although early versions undoubtedly helped police find stolen vehicles, there were a few major problems that often slowed down recovery. To begin with, thieves could detect and disable tracking signals with relative easy, using jamming devices that cost only … Read more

Powered by Sigfox’s IoT network, new technology provides a reliable option for ranch security that doesn’t depend on WiFi or cell service. As long as there have been cattle ranchers, there has been cattle theft. It’s an age-old problem that persists, despite every effort to contain it. Worldwide, rustlers still cost ranchers millions of dollars in … Read more

Smart offices will soon be as common as smart homes. But one thing remains old-fashioned and inefficient – the way in which facility managers service offices. Running out of supplies isn’t an option for busy offices. But it’s also a headache for businesses. That’s why it’s often outsourced to a facilities manager. Even now, offices … Read more

Jochen Ditsche is a partner at Roland Berger responsible for digital transformation for IoT & Industry 4.0. In a short 10-minute speech, he provided a unique insight into how Roland Berger sees the IoT ecosystem, how it translates into business and how they are currently working with clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS IN HIS OWN WORDS SIGFOX CONNECT After a great … Read more

The insurance industry backs new technology that helps police recover stolen vehicles even as they are shipped overseas. In recent years, telematics tracking has significantly improved the ability of police to find and recover stolen vehicles. For the auto insurance industry, this is a welcome improvement. But today’s increasingly sophisticated theft trade threatens to undermine … Read more

Coffee machines are an important part of any cafeteria. But when management is outsourced to a facility management company, problems can arise. Particularly if the machines aren’t constantly refilled. A lack of coffee can seriously decrease customer satisfaction and mean a change in facility manager. At the same time, facility managers don’t want to stockpile … Read more

Author: Renald Gallis – VP Marketing – Thinxtra (Sigfox Operator in Australia, New-Zealand and Hong-Kong) Coffs Harbour is better known for the Big Banana monument than its smart city solutions. But as one of the most technologically advanced councils in Australia, this image could change. Coffs Harbour City Council, via their City Smart Solutions business unit, has taken bold steps to improve … Read more

In a panel moderated by Frank Sauber, Director of Ecosystem Partners at Sigfox, Marco Veneri, Low-Power RF Marketing Manager, STMicroelectronics, Phillipe Fremont, European Vice President of Technical Marketing, Avnet, and Frederic Valentin, IoT Wireless Connectivity Solutions Marketing Manager, ON Semiconductor discuss the IoT from a device maker’s viewpoint. KEY TAKEAWAYS IN HIS OWN WORDS SIGFOX … Read more

Rob Mesirow a partner at consultancy firm PWC discussed the power of data, why data is key for the future of the IoT and why data is what is needed when engaging in an IoT product KEY TAKEAWAYS IN HIS OWN WORDS SIGFOX CONNECT After a great success in 2017 with more than 1200 attendees and 120 … Read more

A third of produce in the global food supply chain never reaches the end consumer. Fruit gets bruised, crops spoil, waste happens. But this is far more waste than anyone involved in food supply is happy with. Can the Internet of Things (loT) bring about the change that the food supply chain sorely needs?  THE EXTENT … Read more