Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, today proudly announces the launch of its upgraded building delivery robot, FlashBot.

The latest version of FlashBot is set to revolutionize intelligent delivery across various facilities, including hotels, office buildings, apartments, healthcare centers, and hospitals, further enhancing digital management and services.

Due to technological limitations, traditional building delivery robots are predominantly confined to indoor settings, leaving many semi-outdoor delivery scenarios unfulfilled. Areas such as resort hotel gardens, swimming pool zones, open terraces in office buildings, and hospital outdoor gardens have significant delivery needs but are often underserved. To bridge these service gaps, Pudu Robotics has introduced the new FlashBot, specifically designed to operate in semi-outdoor environments. This innovation not only expands the reach of delivery services but also enhances their quality, transitioning robots from purely indoor settings to semi-outdoor areas.

Key Features of the new FlashBot:

Enhanced Semi-Outdoor Deliveries with PUDU VSLAM+: The new FlashBot utilizes the PUDU VSLAM+ technology for precise and quick navigation, greatly enhancing positioning accuracy and adaptability. FlashBot seamlessly navigates between indoor and semi-outdoor areas such as garden pathways, fitness zones, and poolside edges, excelling in various dynamic, mixed-use environments. This makes it ideal for hotel room service and other semi-outdoor applications.
Comprehensive IoT Integration for Smart Buildings: FlashBot has become a cornerstone of the smart building digital ecosystem. By integrating with various IoT devices including access control systems, E-Gates, elevators, telephones, and Bluetooth speakers, FlashBot navigates buildings autonomously, delivering end-to-end intelligent solutions. This integration significantly boosts operational efficiency, providing a truly interconnected smart building experience.
Advanced Elevator Integration and Mapping for Multi-Floor Operations: The new FlashBot boasts enhanced elevator control alongside efficient mapping tools tailored for multi-floor operations. It supports cloud-based elevator systems compatible with major brands like KONE and OTIS without the need for modifications, while also supporting hardware solution for greater versatility across various scenarios. Furthermore, the PUDU Mapping Tool facilitates rapid multi-floor map replication and comprehensive building management, markedly increasing deployment efficiency and convenience.
Secure and Hygienic Modular Compartments: The new FlashBot features modular compartments with independently controlled doors for flexible and efficient delivery of multiple packages in a single trip. Security is ensured with advanced access methods like passwords, mobile numbers, and NFC reader, allowing only authorized access. Built-in fans provide constant air circulation, removing odors and maintaining hygiene. This ensures reliable, secure, and clean deliveries every time.
Superior Mobility and Operational Efficiency: The upgraded FlashBot offers exceptional mobility and operational efficiency. Its 70cm width navigates narrow corridors and diverse elevators with ease, while 3D obstacle avoidance technology ensures smooth navigation around obstacles. Enhanced multi-robot collaboration and intelligent task distribution minimize wait times, optimizing performance in crowded environments. Automatic recharging and a dual-side suspension system ensure continuous and stable operation across various terrains. This combination guarantees agile, efficient, and reliable deliveries in any building setting.

“The new FlashBot is a reflection of Pudu Robotics’ dedication to ongoing innovation and prioritizing our customers’ needs,” said Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics.

“By expanding its operational capabilities to include semi-outdoor environments, we are delivering an even more versatile and dependable solution. This ensures that our clients benefit from consistent, high-quality delivery services, no matter the setting.”

Pudu Robotics is committed to developing efficient, safe, and intelligent commercial service robots, earning global acclaim for its advanced technology. The upgraded FlashBot embodies this commitment by enhancing smart building delivery, making services more convenient and intelligent. This innovation is not only a breakthrough in building delivery but also a key driver for the future of smart buildings and smart cities worldwide.

The post Pudu Robotics Unveils the Latest Version of FlashBot, Elevating Smart Building Delivery to a New Level appeared first on IoT Business News.

Fibocom, a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, today announces that the 5G RedCap module FG132 has been awarded as the “Embedded Wireless Solution of the Year” in 2024 Mobile Breakthrough Award.

The prestigious international awards program honors top mobile and wireless companies and solutions around the globe, Fibocom’s innovative, high-performance 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) module equipped with the latest antenna design and power utilization technologies is honored to be selected as the winner through thousands of nominations from over 15 countries, marking the third consecutive win in this program.

“The FG132 module is a perfect fit for applications requiring reliable and efficient data transmission. Traditional 5G solutions often exceed the requirements of many mobile broadband applications, leading to complexity and expense. On the other hand, existing low-power IoT technologies may not perform sufficiently for certain use cases. 5G RedCap offers a middle ground, providing a tailored solution for mid-tier applications,” stated Steve Johansson, managing director, Mobile Breakthrough.

“It’s an honor to recognize Fibocom’s FG132 solution as ‘Embedded Wireless Solution of the Year!’ Fibocom has consistently demonstrated its leadership in the wireless communication market by leading the way in 5G innovation.”

“The Cellular Connectivity industry faces several critical challenges, including the need for efficient solutions that balance performance, cost, and power consumption. Customers need flexible solutions that ensure long-term connectivity and performance, whether they are looking to support 5G early or planning for long-term use,” said Simon Tao, VP of Product Management Dept., Head of MBB BU at Fibocom. “Thank you to Mobile Breakthrough for this important award – a milestone in our journey. Going forward, we will continue, through continuous innovation and strategic advancements, to deliver the most advanced and reliable connectivity solutions available.”

The FG132 module series is compliant with3GPP Release 17 RedCap technology, offering a maximum downlink speed of 223Mbps and uplink speed of 123Mbps and supports LTE fallback. The FG132 module is designed for mid-rate connectivity scenarios such as Industrial IoT, smart city, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), mobile hotspots and more. The compact LGA packaging and compatibility with Fibocom’s LTE modules facilitate seamless 5G/4G product compatibility design. Fibocom’s FG132 module helps to leverage the benefits of 5G technology, including enhanced speed, low latency, power consumption and reliable connectivity. Fibocom offers multiple 5G RedCap series including FG332, FG131, and FG132 in different form factors to support various use cases. Up-to-date, FG132 has successfully been deployed in the 5G AIoT camera for smart city real-time monitoring and USB dongles for enabling high-speed internet access to laptops and other portable devices. Its high data throughput and low latency make it ideal for reliable, continuous wireless connectivity, enhancing responsiveness and decision-making.

The post Fibocom Recognized as the Winner of 2024 Mobile Breakthrough Awards for Innovation in 5G RedCap appeared first on IoT Business News.

The world of e-commerce is continuously evolving, with the rise of IoT (Internet of Things) offering new opportunities for retailers to thrive. One platform that remains a major player is Amazon. This massive marketplace has been at the forefront of online retail since 1994. As IoT continues to shape the retail landscape, businesses aiming to gain a competitive edge are increasingly looking to leverage this technology to enhance their presence on Amazon.

However, this involves much more than simple product listings alone. Retailers can now tap into the power of IoT to optimize listings and gain valuable insights into consumer behavior. This article explores ways retailers can harness IoT to enhance their Amazon presence and gain a competitive edge.

Using IoT-Enhanced Comparison Shopping Services

IoT-powered comparison shopping services (CSS) have revolutionized how retailers manage their Amazon product listings. By utilizing IoT, these platforms allow for real-time tracking and updating of prices, inventory and product availability. The technology also automates the collection of high-quality images, detailed descriptions and pricing, ensuring retailers can update their listings dynamically.

These IoT-driven tools help streamline the process of uploading product information. Additionally, IoT can assist with data collection and analyzing customer behaviors. With third-party platforms such as Channable CSS partner services utilizing IoT to provide enhanced user interfaces (UI) and deeper insights, retailers can focus their efforts where they matter most.

IoT and SEO: The New Frontier of Optimization

Search engine optimization (SEO) remains another core tenet of any successful Amazon marketing strategy. Still, IoT is adding a new layer to the strategy. With IoT, retailers can gain access to real-time data on customer preferences, seasonal trends and even competitor actions. This data can be used to optimize product descriptions with relevant keywords and ensure that high-quality images are automatically updated.

IoT devices can also monitor metrics like the effectiveness of SEO campaigns and customer engagement. This allows retailers to adapt their strategies in real time. By using IoT to enhance SEO, businesses can ensure their Amazon listings meet guidelines while being continuously updated to reflect the latest market trends.

Manual or Automatic? IoT Simplifies the Choice

Retailers face a common dilemma: should they manage Amazon advertising manually or use automatic tools? IoT can make this decision easier by offering advanced automation solutions, handling keyword targeting, consumer trend analysis and even advertising algorithms. However, for those who prefer a hands-on approach, IoT can support manual advertising by providing access to granular data, helping to identify specific keywords and track consumer trends more accurately.

IoT: Proactive, Not Reactive

In the fast-paced world of Amazon retail, flexibility is essential —and IoT provides retailers with the tools to be proactive rather than reactive. IoT’s real-time data capabilities enable businesses to stay ahead of the competition by adapting their listings and advertising strategies as market conditions change. With more than 9.7 million Amazon retailers competing for attention, using IoT to optimize product exposure and understand consumer needs is critical to long-term success.

In Summary

By embracing IoT, retailers can transform their approach to e-commerce on Amazon. From enhancing comparison shopping services to optimizing SEO and automating advertising, IoT is the key to ensuring long-term success in the increasingly competitive Amazon marketplace.

The post How Retailers Can Leverage IoT to Increase Their Exposure Across the Amazon Marketplace appeared first on IoT Business News.

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 126.2 million in 2023.

North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 41 percent of all households in the region had at least one smart home product or system at the end of the year which equals 60.8 million smart homes.

Market growth is expected to continue in the next five years. By 2028, Berg Insight estimates that about 83.8 million homes in North America will be smart, equal to 55 percent of all homes in the region. The European market is still somewhat behind the North American, in terms of market penetration. There was a total of 65.5 million smart homes in Europe at the end of 2023, equaling a market penetration of 28 percent. The number of smart homes in the region is forecasted to reach about 101.2 million at the end of 2028, representing a market penetration of close to 42 percent.

The most popular smart home products include smart thermostats, smart light bulbs, smart security cameras, smart door locks, smart speakers and floor cleaning robots. These products have sold in the hundreds of millions and are marketed by incumbent OEMs such as Signify, Resideo, Danfoss, Belkin, Chamberlain, Schlage, Assa Abloy and iRobot and newer entrants such as Ecobee, Sonos, Arlo, Nuki, Mysa, IKEA, Wyze Labs and SharkNinja. The market for whole-home systems is served by traditional home automation specialists, home security providers, telecom operators and DIY solution providers.

In the North American market, interactive home security systems have emerged as one of the most common types of smart home systems. The largest home security providers include ADT, Vivint, SimpliSafe, Comcast and Telus. Leading home automation companies in the region include Control4, Crestron and Savant Systems.

In Europe, traditional home automation systems and DIY solutions are more common as whole-home systems, although large home security providers in the region account for an increasing share of the market. eQ-3, Shelly, Verisure, Somfy and Loxone are estimated to be the leading providers of whole-home systems in the region.

The installed base of whole-home systems in Europe and North America amounted to 28.9 million systems and 40.0 million systems respectively at the end of 2023.

The smart home market growth stalled in 2023 amid higher inflation rates and increasing cost of living across Europe and North America. The market is expected to rebound in 2024 and continue its growth trajectory in the next years.

“Smart and connected products and services in the home provide peace of mind and enable cost-savings and enhanced security”, says Martin Apelgren, Principal Analyst at Berg Insight.

These are valuable features that consumers are willing to pay for. Much effort is now being put into developing smart home devices that work seamlessly together and facilitate the buying and setup process for consumers. The Matter standard has had a number of challenges since first being revealed and the rollout has been slow. In time, the standard is expected to have a great unifying force in the smart home market.

“There is no doubt that homes will become increasingly connected and advanced in the years ahead”, concludes Mr. Apelgren.

The post Close to 50 percent of European and North American homes will be smart by 2028 appeared first on IoT Business News.

The Partnership Supports AMP8 Regulatory Framework for Smart Metering and Sustainability Initiatives.

Netmore Group, a leading global LoRaWAN network operator, today announced a collaboration with Cellnex UK to install LoRaWAN gateways on Cellnex UK’s streetworks monopole infrastructure for the delivery of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) coverage.

Following a targeted installation on 20 Cellnex UK streetworks sites earlier this year, the companies have agreed to new installations on an additional 200 sites to support Netmore’s Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) rollout for regional water utilities under the AMP8 regulatory framework.

This partnership is supported by Cellnex UK’s sustainable asset-sharing model which facilitates the co-location of operator equipment with thousands of sites available throughout the UK. It is initially focused on supporting Netmore’s network buildout in the UK after being selected by Yorkshire Water to exchange 1.3 million water meters in one of Europe’s largest LoRaWAN water metering projects.

“Cellnex UK’s innovative method of repurposing street fixtures for network deployment and densification brings substantial value to Netmore as we continually seek ways to lower network delivery costs while maintaining top-tier connectivity services for our customers. The cost efficiencies provided by Cellnex UK directly enhance the speed and scale at which we can integrate devices, such as smart water meters, into our network. We are excited to extend our partnership in this region and beyond,” says Dominic Murphy, Director of International Network Delivery.

Paul Stonadge, Commercial Director at Cellnex UK, said: “By leveraging our approach to sustainable asset-sharing, we are not only facilitating the rollout of Netmore’s cutting-edge technology, but we are also able to ensure efficient and targeted wireless coverage and capacity for its customers. Cellnex UK’s extensive infrastructure portfolio means we can provide connectivity exactly where it’s needed, whilst also providing a cost-effective solution that allows Netmore to connect to a high volume of water meters.”

The post Netmore and Cellnex UK Partner to Deploy and Densify UK LoRaWAN Network Using Streetworks Monopole Infrastructure appeared first on IoT Business News.

The smart water metering market size is projected to reach US$ 7.36 billion by 2031 from US$ 3.80 billion in 2023 to register a CAGR of 9.9% during 2023–2031.

According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global smart water metering market is observing significant growth as OEMs and other research centers are constantly pursuing smart and connected technologies for efficient monitoring and operations without any human interference.

Thus, technologically advanced sensor systems are being developed, which is expected to attract a significant number of industries in the coming years.

Global Smart Water Metering Market experiences growth due to increasing number of smart water meter projects across different regions.

The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. Due to the moderate entry barrier to the industry, tier 2 companies are entering the market. Also, well-established companies operating in the market are coming up with new offerings. Major manufacturers of smart water meters are based in North America and Europe. New opportunities are emerging at a high rate in Europe and Asia Pacific, especially in countries such as Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, China, Japan, and India.

Overview of Report Findings:

Market Growth: The global smart water metering market size was valued at US$ 3.80 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 7.36 billion by 2030; it is expected to register a CAGR of 9.9% during 2023-2031.
Increasing Number of Smart Water Meter Projects across Different Regions: Several initiatives related to water savings and a clean environment have been witnessed globally during 2011–2020. Different government initiatives and nonprofit organizations (NPOs) across the world have been raising awareness for water savings and usage monitoring. This is also leading to the launch of new upgrades to water distribution infrastructure projects by governments of different countries to improve the distribution infrastructure and boost the operational efficiency of the water resources along with better cost savings. The deployment of smart water meters across such old infrastructure is leading to new developments across different regions, which, in turn, is catalyzing the demand for smart water meters.
Nonrevenue Water Monitoring and Control: Nonrevenue water is the discrepancy between the amount of water produced and the amount of water billed to customers. Water loss from source to destination occurs for various reasons, including leaks (physical loss), metering mistakes, manipulation, and theft (apparent losses). The NRW is increasing at an exponential rate, resulting in water scarcity and other concerns. Many smart water meters include alarms to reduce the likelihood of pipeline theft or manipulation. These warning systems help generate income from the end user’s location. The increasing demand for monitoring, controlling, and reducing nonrevenue water is driving companies in the industry to innovate and design robust technologies, which is driving the smart water metering market growth.
Smart Irrigation Systems Through Smart Water Management: Smart irrigation or smart agriculture is a flourishing sector in North America and Europe due to the fact that the regions have sufficient agricultural land. However, they lack human labor and time for the conventional form of agriculture. Smart agriculture or smart irrigation systems involve the usage of several sensors, data loggers, and communication systems along with data platforms with which the operator can easily review the procedures. The advantages of smart water meters in irrigation or agriculture are sensing the amount of water needed and spraying the required amount. It reduces time, minimizes human labor, and enhances accuracy, thereby resulting in high-quality crop yield. Technological advancements in water conservation are highly beneficial to the agriculture industry in countries such as the US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Australia, and others. The high adoption of smart technologies in irrigation is expected to bolster the growth of the smart water metering market in the coming years.
Geographical Insights: In 2023, North America led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation:

On the basis of type, the smart water metering market is segmented into AMI and AMR. The AMR segment held the largest smart water metering market share in 2023.
On the basis of components, the smart water metering market is segmented into controlling units, display storage and integrated software, and others. The display storage and integrated software segment held the largest smart water metering market share in 2023.
On the basis of end-users, the global smart water metering market is segmented into residential and industrial. The residential segment held the largest smart water metering market share in 2023.
On the basis of meter type, the smart water metering market is segmented into ultrasonic meters, electromagnetic meters, and electromechanical meters. The ultrasonic meters segment held the largest share in the smart water metering market in 2023.
The Global Smart Water Metering market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, APAC, the Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Competitive Strategy and Development:

Key Players: A few major companies operating in the Smart Water Metering market growth include Arad Ltd, Badger Meter Inc., Bmeters SRL, Diehl Stiftung & Co KG, Itron Inc., Kamstrup AS, Mueller Water Products Inc., Neptune Technology Group Inc., Sensus USA Inc, and WAVIoT Integrated Systems LLC.
Trending Topics: Smart Meter and Smart Electric Meter.

Global Headlines on Smart Water Metering:

“Itron, Inc., which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced that PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, is leveraging SP Group’s existing Itron industrial IoT network canopy for smart water metering. The smart water metering rollout will connect some 300,000 Itron residential and C&I smart water meters to the existing network to achieve its water conservation goals.”
“Badger Meter, Inc. announced that it has acquired select remote water monitoring hardware and software from Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), including the Telog brand of RTUs (remote telemetry units) and TrimbleUnity Remote Monitoring software. The acquisition provides real-time monitoring hardware and software targeted at distributed data collection for applications in water, wastewater, stormwater, and environmental water monitoring.”
“Danish company Kamstrup, which manufactures system solutions for intelligent energy and water metering, has been awarded a major contract tendered (via an open tender procedure) by Bern-based energy and infrastructure enterprise BKW Energie AG. The contract comprises 404,000 OMNIPOWER electricity meters, complete with a head-end system.”
Kamstrup A/S entered a partnership with Hjørring water utility to supply intelligent water meters flow IQ 2200 meters for enabling remote meter reading, enhancing operational efficiency, and tracking water consumption.”
“Diehl Metering, a provider of metrology and innovative IoT solutions, unveiled the latest addition to its water meter portfolio: the ultrasonic HYDRUS 2.0 with LoRaWAN connectivity. Offering exceptional accuracy (R800) and resistance to limescale, sand, and air interference, HYDRUS 2.0 features LoRaWAN technology to enhance network operational efficiency through bi-directional communication.”
“WAVIoT Integrated Systems LLC participated in the IoT India Expo 2019 to enter the Indian market. The company showcased its products to a large number of potential customers. This aided the company in gaining clients in the Indian market.”

Europe held a significant share of the smart water metering market in 2023. The European market is segmented into France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the UK, and the Rest of Europe. Mega cities in the UK, Germany, and France are considered to be the nodes of smart water meter growth that encourage the adoption of this technology in the region. Nonrevenue water in Europe accounts for an average of 26% of total water across the European utilities. Along with increasing measures toward nonrevenue water reduction, there is a growing demand for the efficient use of water resources. Therefore, a significant amount of nonrevenue water demands advanced metering systems to manage revenues across other water usages.

Advanced water metering technology provides user-friendly command control systems, integrated billing technology, secure web-based payments, and online consumer applications, which boost customers toward adopting smart water meter products. The Landis+Gyr launched the latest addition of ultrasonic smart water meters—W270 and W370—based on IoT technologies in November 2021. In accordance with the Landis+Gyr Green Design principles, the new portfolio is 100% recyclable after its extensive lifetime of over 15 years. The latest software and hardware solutions for electricity, gas, heat, and water metering were also presented.

Several initiatives related to water savings and a clean environment have been witnessed globally during 2011–2020. Different government initiatives and nonprofit organizations (NPOs) across the world have been raising awareness for water savings and usage monitoring. This is also leading to the launch of new upgrades to water distribution infrastructure projects by governments of different countries to improve the distribution infrastructure and boost the operational efficiency of the water resources along with better cost savings. The deployment of smart water meters across such old infrastructure is leading to new developments across different regions, which, in turn, is catalyzing the demand for smart water meters.

Several local governments have been investing heavily in the modernization of water distribution infrastructure to improve the water savings and operational costs for distributing the water across their respective city’s infrastructure. The Environment Act 2021 aims to reduce the consumption of public water supply in England per head of population by 20% by 2037–2038 compared to the 2019–2020 baseline. In response to this, England is deploying smart water meters. For instance, in June 2023, separately, the UK government and the water regulator Ofwat advocated for expediting the smart meter installation and the use of open data. The Environment Agency, an executive non-departmental public body of the UK government, issued the call-in response to the draft water resources management plans of water companies, citing a “crucial” need for demand reductions, particularly in the short term as well as in the long term toward 2050.

Conclusion:

The water supply system is one of the most crucial systems. With the increasing population, it is inevitably anticipated that the demand for water consumption will increase exponentially. A city’s water distribution channel and management systems are required to be viable over a longer period to maintain consistent growth. They should be integrated with technologies that can monitor and check water loss issues. Various developed and developing nations across the world are witnessing a paradigm shift to smart cities. The governments of various countries are adopting the momentum of smart cities, thereby investing in the development of internet infrastructure in the countries with an aim to bring robust urbanization.

The demand for smart water meters is anticipated to witness exponential growth in these smart cities as the smart city initiatives majorly focus on the energy sector. The water utilities in all countries cater to energy sectors as the energy generation sector is one of the prominent consumers of water. Thus, the rising number of smart city projects is expected to create new trends in the smart water metering market during the forecast period.

The post Smart Water Metering Market Size Worth $7.36 Billion, Globally, by 2031 appeared first on IoT Business News.

Fibocom, a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, showcased its advanced 5G/4G/Cat 1bis/Cat M modules at Enlit Europe 2024, the key event for utility sectors.

These module solutions are specifically designed to support smart energy applications such as smart metering, grid modernization, and energy efficiency management.

Smart Energy Focus: Driving Innovation in Smart Metering

With the growing integration of renewable energy, technological advancements, and the global shift towards sustainability, the global smart energy market is expected to expand significantly in the coming years. According to Research and Markets, the smart energy market is projected to exceed $300 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.54% from 2024 to 2029. This growth is primarily driven by the expansion of smart grids and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) to meet global energy efficiency goals.

Fibocom’s portfolio of wireless modules is designed to optimize smart meter deployments by providing robust, efficient, and scalable communication technologies. For instance, Fibocom’s MA510 supports LTE Cat M1/Cat NB2/EGPRS with ultra-low power consumption, making it ideal for IoT applications with limited power supply, such as smart meters, parking systems, and asset tracking. The Cat 1 bis with GSM fallback module MC610 covers major global carrier bands and offers versatile interfaces, making it compatible with various IoT applications. The compatibility between Fibocom’s MC665, MA510, and MC610 modules allows customers to switch seamlessly with minimal costs, enhancing operational flexibility for smart energy deployments.

These solutions not only comply with the latest industry standards but also provide scalability, and adaptability to different network environments. With these features, Fibocom’s modules empower energy providers to deliver advanced services such as predictive maintenance, automated billing, and optimized grid management—contributing to a smarter, greener energy future.

Evolving Connectivity for an Intelligent Future

As the smart energy market evolves, wireless connectivity solutions offering strong signal penetration, low power consumption, and real-time data analytics are critical to enabling a more intelligent and sustainable energy ecosystem.

According to Allied Market Research, the implementation of smart meters in the Europe is expected to save over $20 billion annually by reducing energy waste and improving demand response capabilities. Fibocom’s LTE Cat 1 bis modules provide reliable coverage in both urban and rural areas, ensuring strong connectivity even in challenging environments like basements or remote locations. Additionally, these modules feature a battery life of up to 10 years, reducing maintenance and replacement costs by 30%, making them ideal for areas where frequent battery changes are impractical.

Moreover, Fibocom’s modules support real-time data transmission, enabling utilities to monitor energy consumption, detect anomalies, and optimize distribution more efficiently. This real-time approach facilitates predictive maintenance, reducing unexpected outages and improving overall service reliability.

Fibocom remains committed to driving innovation in the IoT and energy sectors, ensuring its wireless technologies continue to shape a sustainable, intelligent, and connected energy future.

The event continues in Milan, and Fibocom invites all attendees to visit booth #5.J52 in Hall 5 to explore our solutions further!

The post Fibocom at Enlit Europe 2024: Evolving Connectivity for an Intelligent Future appeared first on IoT Business News.

Google Cloud AI to enhance Honeywell’s product offerings and help upskill the industrial workforce. New solutions will connect to enterprise-wide industrial data from Honeywell Forge, a leading IoT platform for industrials.

Honeywell and Google Cloud announced a unique collaboration connecting artificial intelligence (AI) agents with assets, people and processes to accelerate safer, autonomous operations for the industrial sector.

This partnership will bring together the multimodality and natural language capabilities of Gemini on Vertex AI – Google Cloud’s AI platform – and the massive data set on Honeywell Forge, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform for industrials. This will unleash easy-to-understand, enterprise-wide insights across a multitude of use cases. Honeywell’s customers across the industrial sector will benefit from opportunities to reduce maintenance costs, increase operational productivity and upskill employees. The first solutions built with Google Cloud AI will be available to Honeywell’s customers in 2025.

“The path to autonomy requires assets working harder, people working smarter and processes working more efficiently,” said Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. “By combining Google Cloud’s AI technology with our deep domain expertise–including valuable data on our Honeywell Forge platform–customers will receive unparalleled, actionable insights bridging the physical and digital worlds to accelerate autonomous operations, a key driver of Honeywell’s growth.”

“Our partnership with Honeywell represents a significant step forward in bringing the transformative power of AI to industrial operations,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud. “With Gemini on Vertex AI, combined with Honeywell’s industrial data and expertise, we’re creating new opportunities to optimize processes, empower workforces and drive meaningful business outcomes for industrial organizations worldwide.”

With the mass retirement of workers from the baby boomer generation, the industrial sector faces both labor and skills shortages, and AI can be part of the solution – as a revenue generator, not job eliminator. More than two-thirds (82%) of Industrial AI leaders believe their companies are early adopters of AI, but only 17% have fully launched their initial AI plans, according to Honeywell’s 2024 Industrial AI Insights report. This partnership will provide AI agents that augment the existing operations and workforce to help drive AI adoption and enable companies across the sector to benefit from expanding automation.

Honeywell and Google Cloud will co-innovate solutions around:

Purpose-Built, Industrial AI Agents

Built on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Search and tailored to engineers’ specific needs, a new AI-powered agent will help automate tasks and reduce project design cycles, enabling users to focus on driving innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Additional agents will utilize Google’s large language models (LLMs) to help technicians to more quickly resolve maintenance issues (e.g., “How did a unit perform last night?” “How do I replace the input/output module?” or “Why is my system making this sound?”). By leveraging Gemini’s multimodality capabilities, users will be able to process various data types such as images, videos, text and sensor readings, which will help its engineers get the answers they need quickly – going beyond simple chat and predictions.

Enhanced Cybersecurity

Google Threat Intelligence – featuring frontline insight from Mandiant – will be integrated into current Honeywell cybersecurity products, including Global Analysis, Research and Defense (GARD) Threat Intelligence and Secure Media Exchange (SMX), to help enhance threat detection and protect global infrastructure for industrial customers.

On-the-Edge Device Advances

Looking ahead, Honeywell will explore using Google’s Gemini Nano model to enhance Honeywell edge AI devices’ intelligence multiple use cases across verticals, ranging from scanning performance to voice-based guided workflow, maintenance, operational and alarm assist without the need to connect to the internet and cloud. This is the beginning of a new wave of more intelligent devices and solutions, which will be the subject of future Honeywell announcements.

By leveraging AI to enable growth and productivity, the integration of Google Cloud technology also further supports Honeywell’s alignment of its portfolio to three compelling megatrends, including automation.

The post Honeywell and Google Cloud to Accelerate Autonomous Operations with AI Agents for the Industrial Sector appeared first on IoT Business News.