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Smart Cities can be the Platform for All Smart Things
January 19th, 2016Is the Nest Weave Protocol Google’s Answer to Apple HomeKit?
October 6th, 2015White House Announces $160 Million New Smart Cities Initiative
This week, the US government has announced a new Smart Cities Initiative that will invest over $160 million in federal research and leverage more than 25 new technology collaborations to help local communities tackle key challenges such as reducing traffic congestion, fighting crime, fostering economic growth, managing the effects of a changing climate, and improving […]
AllJoyn DSB brings the Internet of Things in Buildings a Step Closer
As the hype around the Internet of things continues to build, the major players in the consumer electronics markets are working hard to build out software that allows devices to connect to the Internet and each other, and then communicate what they can and cannot do. Apple has HomeKit, a group of chip firms led […]
GE Announces LED Lighting Collaborations with Apple and Qualcomm
Last week General Electric (GE) announced collaborations with Qualcomm and Apple, pursuing a path of digital technology and recognising the growing appetite for multifunction LEDs to reinvigorate its 130 year old lighting business. In the deal with chipmaker Qualcomm, GE is offering retailers a way to connect directly with shoppers’ smartphones through technology integrated into […]
Smart Grid M&A Activity & Value Forecast to Decrease in 2012
One of the most encouraging findings from Memoor’s annual report “The Smart Grid Business 2011 to 2016” is that in the space of 5 years M&A; have grown from $134 million in 2007 to $10.6 billion in 2011. Both the growth and now scale indicate the supply side is gearing up to meet the requirements […]
Acquisitions, Alliances, IPO’s & Fundings Indicate Strong Confidence in Smart Grids Future
The financial markets tell us that major corporations have the ability to implement deals and long-term strategies now, given their large cash build up and the availability of low-cost financing. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, the 1,000 biggest companies by market value worldwide have amassed about $2.87 trillion in cash and equivalents based on […]