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The Internet of Things and the International Telecommunication Union

Enterra Insights

Over the years, however, human-to-human connectivity has been surpassed by machine-to-machine connectivity over what the Internet of Things (IoT) — sometimes referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). billion IoT devices connected to cellular networks worldwide by 2026. Last year, some 2.1 Industry 4.0

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The Internet of Things and the International Telecommunication Union

Enterra Insights

Over the years, however, human-to-human connectivity has been surpassed by machine-to-machine connectivity over what the Internet of Things (IoT) — sometimes referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). billion IoT devices connected to cellular networks worldwide by 2026. Last year, some 2.1 Industry 4.0

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

Provenance

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. To do this we ask, what policy interventions types could Sweden leverage to promote a transparent REE system?