Case Studies

Sensor IT and the Digital Security by Design Programme

News, Security /

What is the DSbD The Digital Security by Design (DSbD) is an initiative supported by the UK government to transform digital technology and create a more resilient, and secure foundation for a safer future. Through collaboration between academia, industry and government, these new capabilities will pave the way business and people can use and trust technology. The Programme is supported by a consortium of more than 30 of the world’s leading technology companies, academic institutions and researchers and UK government agencies. These include ARM, lowRISC, University of Cambridge, Google, Thales, University of Edinburgh, Hewlett Packard, University of Oxford, Innovate UK, Microsoft, University of Manchester, Digital Catapult, Linaro, Kings College London, National Cyber Security Centre and UK Research and Innovation. The latest cohort from the programme marks a new chapter for our Technology Access Programme, introducing lowRISC’s open source Sonata™ board alongside the established Arm’s Morello board. The implementation of CHERI in hardware will equip participating companies with the capabilities of CHERIoT OS (CHERI for IoT), providing an expanded toolkit to address critical security challenges. This development underscores the programme’s commitment to building a more resilient foundation for a safer digital future in the UK, and will enable participating deep tech companies to scale their solutions faster. Read more about the cohort here  https://digicat.org.uk/3V9on0B A Bit of Background Digital Catapult, has been running trials and inviting innovative companes to experiment with a potentially game-changing cybersecurity technology, the Morello Board and the Sonata Board, each targeting a different end user – Server and Edge computing, through its Digital Security by Design Technology Access Programme (DSbD), in close collaboration with the University of Cambridge. Sensor IT was one of those companies selected for the Programme, and we completed our participation early on 2023 for Cohort 1, focusing on the evaluation of the Morello Board. More recently, October 2024, we have been selected, again, to participate in this programme, this time to evaluated the innovative Sonata Board. LowRISC Sonata Board We’re excited to work with Digital Catapult and leading industry experts to realise a better digital future faster by leveraging lowRISC’s Sonata board to lower vulnerabilities in our products and systems. Being part of the sixth cohort of the Digital Security by Design (DSbD) programme, funded by UK Research and Innovation, is a huge step forward in security innovation. You can read more about deep tech innovation in this cohort: https://digicat.org.uk/3V9on0B More Info Digital Security by Design website https://www.dsbd.tech/ ARM Morello Board https://www.arm.com/architecture/cpu/morello Sonata Board https://lowrisc.org/news/unveiling-sonata-affordable-cheri-hardware-for-embedded-systems

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Open London and Sensor IT

News, Smart Home /

The Open London programme brings together London residents, large organisations, and innovative London SMEs to create and implement solutions to some of the most pressing socio-economic, health and environmental challenges facing the capital. The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by Newable on behalf of the Greater London Authority. Sensor IT was selected as part of the first cohort of this programme, which has now concluded. We are extremely proud of the solutions we presented, and developed, as part of the programme, which saw how we were selected as one of the best pitches in the cohort, which in turn attracted a grant, which we will reinvest in our R&D activities, as we do with the entirety of the revenue we generate. As the result, the award we received allowed us to participate in the folow-up event, Meet the Open London Innovators, where London Local Authorities will actively participate and be the final judges as to whether our innovations are something to be considered by them or not. The Meet the Open London Innovators event allowed us to showcase our Mould Detection solution. Newable, as the body responsible for organising the event, was fundamental not only during the delivery of the programme, but also in the marketing activities that followed up as the result of the completion of the programme.

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Sensor IT Follows up on the Digital Security by Design Programme

News, Security /

What is the DSbD The Digital Security by Design (DSbD) is an initiative supported by the UK government to transform digital technology and create a more resilient, and secure foundation for a safer future. Through collaboration between academia, industry and government, these new capabilities will pave the way business and people can use and trust technology. The Programme is supported by a consortium of more than 30 of the world’s leading technology companies, academic institutions and researchers and UK government agencies. These include ARM, University of Cambridge, Google, Thales, University of Edinburgh, Hewlett Packard, University of Oxford, Innovate UK, Microsoft, University of Manchester, Digital Catapult, Linaro, Kings College London, National Cyber Security Centre and UK Research and Innovation. A Bit of Background Digital Catapult, has been running trials and inviting innovative companes to experiment with a potentially game-changing cybersecurity technology, the Morello Board, through its Digital Security by Design Technology Access Programme (DSbD), in close collaboration with the University of Cambridge. Sensor IT was one of those companies selected for the Programme, and we completed our participation early on 2023, participation that sparked a series of presentations and conferences that we happily participated in. Follow Up Digital Catapult and the University of Cambridge have invited Sensor IT, through a competitive process, to continue their work with the innovative Morello Board/CheriBSD platform. This highlights the value we added to the programme, and we cannot wait to keep adding more in order to make the Morello Board the de-facto standard in online cybersecurity, which is what we will be focusing on. If you believe, just as we do, cybersecurity should be a top priority in our globalised and hyperconnected world, get in touch with us and I am sure we can start a very interesting conversation. Conclusion On November 22nd, 2023, we presented our results, as part of our project participation, during the DSbD Cohort 4 final event. With this, our extension project is concluded, and we hope we will still part of this exciting and innovative initiative in the future. More Info Digital Security by Design website https://www.dsbd.tech/ ARM Morello Board https://www.arm.com/architecture/cpu/morello Press releases https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/news-and-insights/press-releases/post/ten-companies-will-test-next-generation-cybersecurity-technologies-from-the-university-of-cambridge-and-arm/ https://www.dsbd.tech/blogs/press-release-ten-companies-will-test-next-generation-cybersecurity-technologies-from-the-university-of-cambridge-and-arm/

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Trade Mission to Nova Scotia, Canada

News, Smart Agriculture /

Canada has become a world leader in engineering products and services suited to extreme harsh ocean environments, marine remote sensing technologies, and ocean observing systems. More than half of Canada’s $30bn ocean economy is anchored in Atlantic Canada, including the key province of Nova Scotia. Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia, in particular, is home to a strong cluster of ocean industries and to ground breaking ocean research. the region is quickly becoming a globally recognised hub of oceans expertise with the potential to be a significant contributor to a number of Global Value Chains associated with the oceans sector. Sensor IT has been selected by Innovate UK for a trade mission to Nova Scotia that will take place in June 2023, representing the UK, as part of a cohort of 14 innovative companies. We will be establishing collaboration R&D agreements, as well as seeking new market opportunities for our technology in the Agricultural and Marine sectors. Watch this space, we will be providing updates as we progress through this amazing opportunity.

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Sensor IT and Agritec

News, Smart Agriculture /

Sensor IT has just been selected by Barclays Bank Eagle Labs and the University of Lincoln for their cutting-end AgriTec accelerator. The programme runs over twelve weeks and covers aspects as important as Business Plans and Route to Market. We are immensely proud of this achievement, and to us it is an indication that we are going in the right direction and ticking the right boxes. You can find more information on the program using the links below: https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/10×10-agritech-accelerator-2022 https://news.lincoln.ac.uk/2022/12/16/university-of-lincoln-and-barclays-eagle-labs-launch-agritech-accelerator Participants also benefit from the cutting-edge facilities and various services at the new Barclays Eagle Lab Farm – based at the University of Lincoln’s Riseholme campus. They will also gain access to the UK-wide Eagle Labs network and exclusive community events. The accelerator was greatly successful in 2021, when twelve diverse and innovative agricultural businesses were selected for the programme. It is worth mentioning that this is not a new vertical for Sensor IT. We have already developed a range of prototypes in this sector, from monitoring devices through to actuators targeting automation, increase of productivity and efficiency in Agricultural applications. Sensor IT, as with everything we do, has invested considerable time in developing unique solutions that can be deployed in an IoT setting, for applications that include Vineyards, Olive Groves and others. Watch this space, we will be providing updates as we progress through this amazing opportunity.

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Smart Homes in Pinewood Delivered

News, Smart Home /

Sensor IT started this great and innovative Smart Homes project, in November 2021, We have been working, over the past months, in this one-of-a-kind project aimed at converting a village hall in Whitehill & Bordon into homes for the homeless. The local council in East Hampshire had planned to construct individual studios inside what will be the Pinewood Village Hall on Rydal Close. Or participation consisted in providing the custom design, development, installation and integration of all sensors that will monitor and control several aspects of the daily operation of the complex. This project is now complete and live. The project was featured in the UK live television channel ITV. You can watch the clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqfpngIOPS8&ab_channel=EastHampshireDistrictCouncil Some screen shots of our products are provided below.

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Sensor IT and Cybersecurity at the Hardware Pioneers Conference

Events, News, Security /

As a participant in the Digital Security by Design initiative, Sensor IT has gained critical and valuable insight into the new innovative new Hardware/Software platform developed by the University of Cambridge and ARM, the Morello Board and its CheriBSD Operating System. We have been invited to share some of that knowledge at the Hardware Pioneers conference in London, so make sure you join us if security is on priority list.

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Sensor IT and DAESUNG sign a Cooperation Agreement

Case Studies, News, Smart Agriculture /

Sensor IT and DAESUNG (http://smarthive.co.kr), from Korea, sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where DAESUNG’s SMARTHIVE product will be further developed using IoT devices. SMARTHIVE is an automated device that performs picking up the honeycomb and shaking the bee off process on behalf of a person during beekeeping. By adding IoT sensors to the product, this can grow into a fully-monitored, smart product that will help bee keepers streamline and improve their operations. For further info, contact us on info@sensorit.co.uk.

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Sensor IT Selected by Digital Catapult and University of Cambridge

News, Security /

What is the DSbD The Digital Security by Design (DSbD) is an initiative supported by the UK government to transform digital technology and create a more resilient, and secure foundation for a safer future. Through collaboration between academia, industry and government, these new capabilities will pave the way business and people can use and trust technology. The Programme is supported by a consortium of more than 30 of the world’s leading technology companies, academic institutions and researchers and UK government agencies. These include ARM, University of Cambridge, Google, Thales, University of Edinburgh, Hewlett Packard, University of Oxford, Innovate UK, Microsoft, University of Manchester, Digital Catapult, Linaro, Kings College London, National Cyber Security Centre and UK Research and Innovation. How Did Sensor IT Get Involved Digital Catapult, has given 10 companies the opportunity to trial and experiment with potentially game-changing prototype cybersecurity technology through its Digital Security by Design Technology Access Programme, in close collaboration with both Digital Catapult and the University of Cambridge. Sensor IT is one of those companies selected for the Programme, and will be working closely with both of them to ensure the Programme becomes a success. More Info Digital Security by Design website https://www.dsbd.tech/ ARM Morello Board https://www.arm.com/architecture/cpu/morello Press releases https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/news-and-insights/press-releases/post/ten-companies-will-test-next-generation-cybersecurity-technologies-from-the-university-of-cambridge-and-arm/ https://www.dsbd.tech/blogs/press-release-ten-companies-will-test-next-generation-cybersecurity-technologies-from-the-university-of-cambridge-and-arm/

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Bed Occupancy Sensors

Smart Healthcare /

We have recently designed a sensor that attaches to care home residents’ beds, helping to minimise risks of injuries and falls by residents, particularly at night when they are sleeping.  These wireless, non-wearable sensors operate using a Doppler radar that detects micro-movements of the human body such as a heartbeat or breathing. Doppler technology uses the frequency spectrum within mmWave, and in our case, we are using radar with a frequency of 60 GHz. Importantly, mmWave frequencies are non-ionising and have frequencies that are much lower than those used by mobile phones, which prevents their penetration into the human body.The frequency detected by the Doppler radar is used to measure velocity and the data is transmitted to the user interface.  Care home personnel can then use the information displayed to monitor residents’ health and safety by assisting those whose movement is undetected. This helps overall healthcare management in healthcare facilities. These devices will be wholly manufactured in-house by Sensor IT as we value creating sustainable and innovative solutions from the ground up. We intend to deploy them in the long run in public healthcare facilities. Care home personnel can then use the information displayed to monitor residents’ health and safety by assisting those whose movement is undetected. This helps overall healthcare management in healthcare facilities. These devices will be wholly manufactured in-house by Sensor IT as we value creating sustainable and innovative solutions from the ground up. We intend to deploy them in the long run in public healthcare facilities.

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