australia

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  Pivotel combines 4G, satellites for rural IoT

  Adds LTE-M to its satellite solutions for always-on connectivity.
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  Philips Lighting A/NZ appoints new MD

  David Gardner takes the reins of the provider of connected lighting and other systems.
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  Is Australia immune to IoT-driven DDoS botnets?

  The threat of local attack to exponentially increase, says industry executive.
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  Launceston to get LoRaWAN network

  IoT connectivity comes to Tasmania's second-largest city.
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  New Sigfox A/NZ boss reveals growth plans

  Richard Oliver explains how the IoT network can beat the telcos.
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  Techstars launches Adelaide IoT accelerator program

  Focus on IoT, big data, sensors and robotics for defence and security sectors.
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  LoRaWAN network launched on the Gold Coast

  Adds to the growing list of LoRa-equipped Australian cities.
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  Hitachi to inject $1.25bn into Australian initiatives

  Aims to become an innovation partner in the IoT era.
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  Oracle to boost data-driven child cancer research

  Two programs at Western Sydney University set to benefit.
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  WebNMS, Netcomm looking for local IoT opportunities

  Another IoT platform option for Australian businesses.
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  IoTAA board formally appointed

  Australian industry organisation to encourage IoT innovation.
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  Five strategies to unlock smart city potential

  Industry executive explains how to accelerate urban innovation.
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  Where Australia fits in a global IoT economy

  Some sectors will be leaders and others will be followers, says Fujitsu CTO.
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  Connected car education campaign launches in Australia

  'My Car My Data' shines a light on the pros and cons of connected automotive technologies.
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  Sydney Uni launches new data science research centre

  The Centre for Translational Data Science set to collaborate with multiple disciplines.
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  Meshed brings LoRaWAN to Brisbane

  QUT hosting the first gateway for the city.
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  Australian pilot key to Vodafone's NB-IoT strategy

  South East Water trial helps accelerate rollout in Europe, says Vodafone executive.
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  New data governance industry association launches

  Data Governance Australia to set best practice data standards.
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  Can Australia's radio spectrum cope with IoT growth?

  Federal Government collaborating with industry to ensure appropriate reform.
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  How to accelerate IoT innovation in Australia

  Communities, enterprises and government have to be involved, according to three industry experts.