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Why smart meters will be essential to our sustainable future

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By 2050, 68% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. But, through the use of technology such as IoT eSIMs , providers can ensure that their smart meters remain connected 24/7 over a typical 10 to 15 year lifespan. But why will smart grids help us be more sustainable?

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Five ways smart technology is revolutionising the agriculture industry

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billion by 2050 , with it potentially ballooning to nearly 11 billion by the turn of the century. Pattern Ag estimates that 55% of US fields are protected with rootworm insecticides even though just 18% are at economic risk, meaning many applications of insecticides are unnecessary and wasteful.