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Business in Scotland can, very soon, be part of the new industrial revolution around the Internet of Things (IoT). The government there, over the weekend, said businesses will benefit from the IoT network in the United Kingdom (UK) as part of a £6m project.
The new network called ‘IoT Scotland’, will provide a wireless sensor network for applications and services to collect data from devices. It will then send that data without the need for 3G/4G or Wi Fi, according to some news reports.
All the businesses joining this network will have the ability to monitor the efficiency and productivity of their assets, equipment, scheduling maintenance and improving production.
The three year project includes investment from the public and private sector with the Scottish Government investing £2.7m, with the remaining investment coming from Glasgow-based Boston Networks, a £113,000 contribution from Scottish Enterprise, and £30,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
As the network is rolled out across the country, it will enable companies to innovate, providing low-cost access to next-generation connectivity, helping organisations develop new solutions and devices with global export potential.
Experts believe this new network will be the most advanced in the UK, and has the potential to revolutionise the use of smart technologies. The network will allow a wide range of users, from small IoT start-ups to multinationals to focus on the deployment of sensors and applications, rather than network build.