The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has launched a voluntary cyber security labelling scheme for consumer smart devices to improve IoT security, raise overall cyber hygiene levels and better secure Singapore’s cyberspace. Under the scheme, the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific according to CSA, smart devices will be rated according to their level […]
China Unicom and Singtel streamline eSIM deployment for IoT
The Bridge Alliance, an association of mobile telcos in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa has announced a collaboration with two its members — China Unicom and Singtel — to streamline eSIM deployment for IoT in China and Singapore. The agreement will enable enterprise customers of both companies to perform eSIM changes over-the-air without […]
Constellation Technologies scores water monitoring contract in China
ASX-listed IoT technology company Constellation Technologies (ASX: CT1 — formerly CCP Technologies) has signed its first customer contract in China. The contract, through Constellation’s Chinese subsidiary, is with Beijing BHZQ Environmental Engineering Technology Co (BHZQ) to provide operational management systems for a large-scale ecological corridor construction project in the Daxing district of Beijing. Constellation will […]
Singapore launches IoT security guide for enterprises and vendors
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched an IoT Cyber Security Guide to offer enterprise users and their vendors deploy secure IoT technology. It follows release of a draft guide and the initiation of consultion in January 2019 and the initiation of consultation with the UK Government on consumer IoT security in October 2019. […]
Australian Government code to boost security of consumer IoT
The Australian Government has followed the UK’s lead, producing a voluntary code of practice for suppliers of consumer IoT devices. Home Affairs minister, Peter Dutton said the code of practice, had been developed drawing on the technical expertise of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), aligned with guidance provided by the United Kingdom and was […]
NZ tech retailer Noel Leeming targets smart homes
New Zealand technology and appliance retail chain Noel Leeming is getting into the smart home market, launching an experiential pop-up store. The pop-up is located in the Westfield shopping centre in Newmarket, Auckland where Noel Leeming recently opened a new store. It is a 100sqm apartment with, according to Noel Leeming “a fully integrated kitchen, […]
UK and Singapore co-operate to secure consumer IoT
The UK and Singapore governments have agreed to co-operate on security for consumer IoT devices. The two governments says they will endeavour to take a leading role in driving improvements in the security of smart consumer products. In a joint statement they said: “We want to ensure that internet-connected devices have security built in […]
Singapore introduces IoT security guidelines
Singapore’s Infocom Media Development Authority (IMDA) has released a draft set of recommendations and guidance to IoT users and vendors on securing IoT devices and networks, and is seeking comments. The 19 page Internet of Things (IoT) Cyber Security Guide is accompanied by a separate consultation paper setting out the specific questions on which IMDA seeks […]
NZ’s Genesis Energy launches bottled gas monitoring service
New Zealand bottled gas supplier Genesis Energy has launched a LoRaWAN based monitoring service for domestic customers to tell it, and the customer, when the level of gas in the bottle is running low so they can order a replacement. The system works by using a weight sensor placed underneath the gas bottle. Data on […]
Ipswich scores IDC smart city gong
Ipswich in Queensland has become the only Australian city to score a gong in IDC Asia Pacific’s list of the 19 most outstanding smart city projects in Asia Pacific, excluding Japan. It was recognised in the administration category along with Wuhan East Late Free Trade Zone in China. Auckland Council’s Safeswim initiative scored a gong in […]
