Software and Tools
Nexxiot | June 01, 2022
Nexxiot, the global TradeTech pioneer, welcomed Knorr-Bremse as a new customer and strategic investor. Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader for brake systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse and its North American subsidiaries New York Air Brake and Knorr Brake Company will integrate Nexxiot's IoT hardware and software into future rail products and systems, proactively driving digital connectivity into its vast railroad customer base, in a major deal that will shape the future of rail transportation. Knorr-customers Bremse's will benefit from higher vehicle availability, optimized lifetime costs, and greater operational efficiency by linking their rail brakes, doors, HVAC, sanitary, and other systems to Nexxiot's digital environment. The company will also solidify its position as one of the most innovative rail providers, providing clients with appealing new insights and digital services.
Knorr-Bremse joins Nexxiot as a strategic minority investor. Existing shareholders and the leading investment management firm QVIDTVM, directed by Burak Alici, have increased their holdings.
"As a core element in our strategy, we're using digitalization to leverage our already strong position in safety- and mission-critical rail vehicle systems, and to generate further growth and strong profitability. Together with Nexxiot's dedicated team, we're now pressing ahead with our ambition to add further value for our customers. By combining our systems technology with Nexxiot's digital ecosystem, we're creating a win-win scenario that will boost vehicle availability and lower the total cost of fleet ownership by leveraging a new generation of data-based services," explains Dr. Jürgen Wilder, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for the Rail Vehicle Systems division.
"This partnership with Knorr-Bremse, a leading supplier of rail vehicle systems, will help us build the best products and services for the industry. Together, we aim to accelerate the digitalization of key areas like rail freight and automation services. At the same time, we'll also be able to speed up our own expansion in the rail industry and continue our strong growth, Specifically, our sensors and scalable cloud-based platform help turn rolling stock assets into connected, data-generating industrial objects. Leveraging rail data in real-time will be a key success factor in helping make rail and rail services fit for the future."
Stefan Kalmund, CEO of Nexxiot
The Nexxiot Globehopper LINK gadget, which checks the status of some of the most critical sections of a railcar, such as doors and brakes, and sends the data to the cloud, will be deployed by Knorr-Bremse. Nexxiot uses unique algorithms and Big Data analytics to transform this data into new business information and data-driven services for all stakeholders in the value chain.
This Internet of Things technology will enable operators to automate important business processes and get a wealth of new insights, resulting in a significant increase in efficiency, sustainability, customer service, and profitability. Train parts that haven't been monitored in real time are now visible and accessible digitally.
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Industrial IoT
Buildings IoT | May 31, 2022
Buildings IoT, based in the United States, has opened offices in the United Kingdom to service the unique demands of building stakeholders in Europe, with the goal of decarbonizing buildings and advancing Net-Zero projects. Buildings IoT will market its IoT Jetstream smart building platform in the UK and across Europe to building owners, managers, investors, contractors, and systems integrators.
Les Russell, Director of Business Development, is in charge of Buildings IoT's UK operation. Russell will be in charge of overseeing all primary partner connections, as well as providing assistance and raising the visibility of Buildings IOT across Europe.
"Smart building technologies have reached an inflection point of maturity and performance, with speed to impact and a tangible ROI. The UK market is ripe with opportunity, thanks to the country's concerns over carbon reduction, indoor air quality, and financial due diligence requirements. The UK's goal to reach Net-Zero by 2050 is also a major driver of demand for proven solutions, including those from companies like Buildings IOT, that hold decades of domain expertise in both building infrastructure and platform technologies. I'm thrilled to be part of a team that recognises the UK as a global leader in sustainability and environmental consciousness, setting a high benchmark in energy efficiency standards for buildings," explains Russell, who has spent the last five years in the smart buildings industry.
The Buildings IOT UK team will look for potential to improve occupant experience and realize overall operating efficiencies in a number of London-based commercial buildings, including office and manufacturing buildings. The organization will collaborate with important partners who have clients with specific ESG [environment, social, and governance] goals, as well as energy efficiency, sustainability, indoor air quality, security, and other operational factors.
"We're happy to have Les on our team. His strong commercial background and business acumen made him a perfect fit. In his last role, Les identified Buildings IOT as a company to assist with a high-profile customer and a bespoke request around data optimisation. His belief in the Buildings IOT solution and understanding of what the UK market needed made it seem natural to bring Les on board,"
Gina Elliott, Chief Services Officer of Buildings IoT.
Buildings IoT will expand its European presence by hiring engineers and customer success representatives in the United Kingdom. In addition, the company continues to use Agile development methods, enabling partners and customers to participate in the development of its smart building platform roadmap.
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Industrial IoT
Milesight | May 30, 2022
Milesight, a global AIoT solution provider, stated earlier this year that it has upgraded its brand identity, signaling the start of a new AIoT journey.
State-of-the-art Technologies in the AIoT Industry
5G, LoRaWAN, and AIoT technologies are important driving forces in the IoE movement (Internet of Everything). These advanced technologies combine with one another as they evolve and mature, becoming popular and infiltrating many aspects of life. Milesigiht unveiled a new brand identity to promote its debut into the AIoT business. Furthermore, a new headquarters has been created and is fully operational, which is a smart building driven by MilesightAIoT technology.
Milesight Products of the Highest Quality
Milesight offers solutions with remarkable flexibility and reliability for the global market as a fast-growing AIoT solution supplier. The 5G AIoT Camera is a breakthrough in the realm of video surveillance and IoT, going beyond data collection and extracting actionable insights. It is a milestone of Milesight's initial success in merging 5G with AIoT. It can wirelessly broadcast and receive video data via a SIM card, as well as absorb various sensor data such as temperature and water level data.
IAQ Sensor, which gives plain data immediately exhibited on display and cloud platforms to enable people to see and improve indoor air quality, reinforce health, and preserve business continuity, is another successful example of combining IoT and LoRaWAN® technology. For example, 47,000 IAQ Sensors were put in Canadian schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to improve ventilation and filtration while creating a healthier learning environment for students.
Milesight is on a new journey to AIoT, with a commitment to offering more and more advanced AIoT solutions such as smart cities, smart building, smart agriculture, and more, contributing to a more intelligent and connected world by perfectly combining cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, LoRaWAN, AI, and IoT.
Milesight is a firm believer in everything being connected. Milesight will continue to thrive in the AIoT era with more connected and integrated products and solutions to come, thanks to the new brand identity.
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