BEL to supply IoT devices worth Rs 550 cr to US consultant

Bharat Electronics Ltd, the government of India managed defence electronics manufacturer, said it has entered into a $73 million co-development and manufacturing deal with a US network consultant to manufacture and supply internet-of-things or IoT devices. The companies did not disclose the exact nature of the devices, but said the contract opens the door to […]

IoT: Vodafone Idea wants to become techco, not just telco

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Ltd. (VIL), said it has taken a crucial step towards turning itself into a techco from being a telco for its enterprise customers. It has become only telecom company in India to offer a secure end-to-end IoT solution offering that comprises connectivity, hardware, network, application, analytics, security […]

Tata Communications launches Internet of Things marketplace

Enterprise connectivity provider Tata Communications announced the launch of an Internet of Things (IoT) market place. The Internet of things (IoT) is the extension of internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects. Embedded with electronics, Internet connectivity and other forms of hardware such as sensors, these devices can communicate and interact with others over […]

Subex ties up with Telefonica for cybersecurity venture

Telecom Analytics Solutions provider Subex Limited said that it has partnered Spanish multinational telecommunications company Telefonica on a new cybersecurity venture focussed on Internet of Things (IoT) security. IoT security refers to safeguarding connected devices and networks in the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT involves adding internet connectivity to devices and machines and animals to […]

Siemens taps HCL Tech to expand IoT cloud platform MindSphere

German equipment maker Siemens has signed up IT services provider HCL Technologies to develop and expand its Internet-of-Things platform MindSphere. Mindsphere is Siemens’ cloud–based open Internet of Things (IoT) operating system, and includes technology, applications, connectivity, system integration and go-to-market strategies. Siemens is keen on developing the package as a standard for industrial equipment to […]

Wipro lights get support for CISCO’s remote control technology

Wipro Lighting said it has signed up with CISCO to incorporate the latter’s Internet technology-based control systems. With this, said the Bangalore-based company, some of its products can be controlled by and linked to a single, converged IP network based on Cisco’s Digital Building Solutions technology. The technology enables large buildings to save on power […]

L&T Technology Services to co-develop solutions with Intel unit

L&T Technology Services, the engineering services arm of the construction conglomerate, will co-develop industrial solutions with Intel subsidiary Wind River, which works in the emerging domain of Internet of Things. Under the partnership L&T Technology Services will “validate and optimize” its solutions with Wind River software platforms. These will then be offered to “shared customers” […]

TCS to create apps on Siemen’s IoT platform MindSphere

Tata Consultancy Services said it will create applications on MindSphere, the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens. IoT stands for ‘Internet of Things’ and refers to connectivity between two machines over the Internet, with zero human interface. Examples include a connection between a smart electricity meter at the customer’s home and a billing computer […]