William Maher

William Maher is the editor-in-chief of techpartner.news and editor of IoT Hub.

He has more than two decades of experience writing about technology, including as a journalist, editor, commercial editor and corporate writer.

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Recent articles by William Maher

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  Australian council signs multi-million dollar "smart-water" app deal

  Smart water project pays off.
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  Why the future is looking good for Bluetooth Low Energy devices

  Technical advances opening up more opportunities.
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  Sigfox floats idea of people-tracking at World Cup and Olympics

  Low power network connects thousands of athletes.
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  Another Northern Territory council to light up smart LEDs

  Palmerston expects connected LEDs will save $650,000 a year.
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  "Australian first" smart lighting rollout a step closer

  Darwin to get 10,000 wirelessly controlled lights.
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  Sydney Fish Market in "bait to plate" fish tracking project

  Using sensors to create fish quality index.
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  Three data problems that can derail IOT projects

  Tackle these issues early, or risk problems later.
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  Australia punching above its weight in IOT spending

  Asia Pacific will be IOT hotspot in 2019.
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  Hand sanitiser dispensers raise IOT security concern

  Microsoft steps up IOT security battle.
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  Microsoft Kinect reborn as smart eyes and ears for IOT

  Using Azure AI to enable all-seeing sensor.
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  New IOT standard tackles default password problem

  Securing childrens’ toys, door locks and other connected devices.
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  Blackberry celebrates "giant step forward"

  Cylance buyout will bolster IOT credentials.
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  "We think we will have a lot of B2C applications", says Sigfox founder

  Publishes radio specification to encourage IOT network usage.
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  Australian companies regard IOT with mix of fear and determination

  Though many yet to develop IOT strategies.
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  Microsoft connects supermarket shelves to the cloud

  Shows shoppers where to find items.
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  Internet connected dog shelters appearing in US

  Using Azure to keep tabs on pets.
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  Cricket bat sensor whacks data for six

  Connects bats to shot analysis app.
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  Honeywell uses IOT to track building usage

  Taps sensors to identify badly-configured offices.
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  RACV begins selling home IOT hub in Melbourne

  Bundling Samsung sensors for home automation.
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  "Smart beach" trial to go ahead in NSW

  Another IOT experiment wins government funds.