Geography: Europe
Indian surgeons at The Yellow Ribbon collaborated with 3D printing firms Osteo3D and implantcast GmbH to reconstruct hip of patient with 3D printed pelvic implant
Microsoft announced launch of Hololens 2 that provides more immersive and comfortable experiences compared to its predecessor, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain
Russian government and local telecommunications providers developing Internet “kill switch” that would disconnect Russian Internet from rest of world
Furniture company Ikea looking to test subscription model where customers can keep furniture for certain periods for monthly fee and return them once period has elapsed
Helsinki-based company MaaS Global will be launching Whim, all-in-one mobility app, in U.S. in late 2019
Challenges in Internet-of-Things (IoT) Implementation
Lack of analytics skills and talent to leverage data identified as top challenge of implementing Internet-of-Things, according to Capgemini survey
Spanish bank BBVA issued first green bond, worth €35 million (approximately $40 million), on blockchain from insurance firm Mapfre
U.K.-based space startup Orbex revealed Prime rocket that has world’s largest 3D printed rocket engine at opening of new headquarters in Forres, Scotland
Benefits from Internet-of-Things (IoT) Implementation
Bellwethers––organizations that have scaled up implementation of IoT––have greater gains in efficiency, productivity, financial benefits, and customer satisfaction than counterparts in Capgemini study