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Read More about Consult Red contributes to prpl Lifecycle Management (LCM)

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Consult Red contributes to prpl Lifecycle Management (LCM)

The contribution provides a secure, flexible way for operators to dynamically deploy and manage services on their router stack based on open industry standards, an […]

Read More about Consult Red is strategic sponsor of the IX Ultramarathon Zielonogórski Nowe Granice 2023

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Consult Red is strategic sponsor of the IX Ultramarathon Zielonogórski Nowe Granice 2023

We are pleased to announce that Consult Red is strategic sponsor of the IX Ultramarathon Zielonogórski Nowe Granice this year as we continue to support […]

Read More about RDK Fireside Chat: Lifecycle Management for RDK-B

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RDK Fireside Chat: Lifecycle Management for RDK-B

Glee Abraham from RDK discusses Lifecycle Management and DAC for Broadband with Consult Red CTO Rahul Mehra

Read More about Consult Red contributes Lifecycle Management and Downloadable Application Container functionality for RDK-B Operators

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Consult Red contributes Lifecycle Management and Downloadable Application Container functionality for RDK-B Operators

Consult Red, a leading technology consultancy for clients wanting to design and deploy connected devices and systems, announces the contribution of Lifecycle Management (LCM) and […]

Read More about Consult Red Announces Strategic Partnership with AVSystem

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Consult Red Announces Strategic Partnership with AVSystem

New partnership to enable secure, scalable, and reliable IoT service management, enabled by Lightweight M2M

Read More about Consult Red appoints new commercial leader for North America

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Consult Red appoints new commercial leader for North America

Technology innovation partner recruits Michael Elkouby, an experienced business development executive and commercial leader in the technology industry, to drive growth in the region.

Read More about Consult Red joins the RDK Technical Advisory Board (RTAB)

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Consult Red joins the RDK Technical Advisory Board (RTAB)

Membership of the RDK Technical Advisory Board (RTAB) demonstrates Consult Red leadership within the RDK community, enabling collaboration to help shape the future of the […]

Read More about Adopting RDK throughout the connected home

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Adopting RDK throughout the connected home

RDK’s strength and versatility opens up the smart home – a single software platform for managing connected device ecosystems is proving irresistible.

Read More about Consult Red joins Software AG PartnerConnect global partner program

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Consult Red joins Software AG PartnerConnect global partner program

New Partnership to Enable Open and Robust Device Management Capabilities and IoT Adoption for Resource Constrained Devices.

Read More about Consult Red joins Broadband Forum to help drive innovation and interoperability

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Consult Red joins Broadband Forum to help drive innovation and interoperability

Consult Red is delighted to announce its membership to Broadband Forum, an open, non-profit industry organization. Members include industry-leading broadband operators, vendors, and thought leaders […]

Read More about In conversation with Broadband TV News: Smart routers mean smart homes

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In conversation with Broadband TV News: Smart routers mean smart homes

Watch Julian Clover, Editor of Broadband TV News discuss how Smart routers are evolving to serve the smart home with Consult Red’s Founder, Stuart Griffin.

Read More about Consult Red creates charitable fund and comes together for Ukraine

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Consult Red creates charitable fund and comes together for Ukraine

Employee Council takes charge of company’s donation and fund, coordinates on the ground

Read More about Amino and Consult Red collaborate to bring the power and flexibility of RDK to video operators

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Amino and Consult Red collaborate to bring the power and flexibility of RDK to video operators

UK, April 11, 2022 — Amino, the global media and entertainment technology solutions provider, and Consult Red, the technology R&D and RDK experts, announced today […]

Read More about Consult Red is title sponsor of VIII Zielona Góra Ultramarathon

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Consult Red is title sponsor of VIII Zielona Góra Ultramarathon

Consult Red is delighted to be sponsoring the VIII Zielona Góra Ultramarathon Nowe Granice to support the event, inspire more to become active and raise […]

Read More about Consult Red opens three new offices and grows team by 45% in Poland

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Consult Red opens three new offices and grows team by 45% in Poland

Consult Red has expanded its presence in Poland to four locations as it establishes the region as a strategic delivery location to service its growing […]

Read More about Consult Red selected as Da Vinci scaling program partner by Netflix

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Consult Red selected as Da Vinci scaling program partner by Netflix

Consult Red has been chosen by Netflix to join their new scaling program ‘Da Vinci’ – a fast-track platform solution for Operators with Reference Design […]

Read More about Consult Red appoints Raghu Venkatesam as CEO

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Consult Red appoints Raghu Venkatesam as CEO

Consult Red, an employee-owned tech R&D innovator, has appointed experienced technology consulting leader Raghu Venkatesam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Read More about Stream processing: an overview of tools and cloud providers

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Stream processing: an overview of tools and cloud providers

Stream processing technologies are critical to organisations that need big data systems with near real-time analysis and decision-making capabilities.

Read More about White Paper: Smart Router: The gateway to next-gen services

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White Paper: Smart Router: The gateway to next-gen services

Predicting the future may be folly but preparing for it is vital. With the growing consensus that the network edge is about to play a […]

Read More about Why smart home is a smart play for operators

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Why smart home is a smart play for operators

Covid-19 has had many side effects and one of them has been to rejuvenate the smart home. A market that was previously in decline is […]

Read More about Guidance on secure by design for video surveillance systems — Video at the intersection of security, scale, and edge vs cloud

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Guidance on secure by design for video surveillance systems — Video at the intersection of security, scale, and edge vs cloud

Realising the benefits of connected devices, deployed at scale, requires experience across a range of technology disciplines. This has been demonstrated by the release of […]

Read More about Broadband Router: Gateway to the intelligent edge

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Broadband Router: Gateway to the intelligent edge

The intelligent edge is poised to propel media and the communications industry toward the next generation of connectivity and efficiency. The opportunities will be great […]

Read More about Top trade-offs when designing an IoT cloud solution for scale

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Top trade-offs when designing an IoT cloud solution for scale

The trick to designing an IoT cloud solution for scale is to find the correct balance and optimise the trade-offs between the different options.

Read More about Consult Red boosts capability with cloud

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Consult Red boosts capability with cloud

Consult Red has added a team of cloud engineers in a move that delivers a one-stop-shop in technology and IoT development capability for clients. The […]

Read More about Smart router: The gateway to next-gen services

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Smart router: The gateway to next-gen services

An agile platform will be a must-have if operators are going to capitalise on the future of IoT and the Smart router.

Read More about Why MVP is an essential sanity check for successful product development

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Why MVP is an essential sanity check for successful product development

The question shouldn’t be ‘is an MVP too time-consuming and costly to engage in?’, but ‘can you afford not to apply consumer insights from MVP […]

Read More about How to avoid common mistakes when scaling up IoT device deployments

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How to avoid common mistakes when scaling up IoT device deployments

As organisations scale up from limited trials involving thousands of devices, to hundreds of thousands, the total cost of the offering can spiral upwards, out of control.  

Read More about Consult Red appoints new Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

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Consult Red appoints new Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Consult Red has recruited Paul Stevenson as its new CFO, he will sit on Consult Red’s Board and join its Executive Leadership Team as the […]

Read More about Consult Red appoints new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

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Consult Red appoints new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Consult Red has recruited industry executive Steve Donachie as CCO it as it embarks on a new chapter of growth as an employee-owned company.

Read More about Accelerate your development of IoT products

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Accelerate your development of IoT products

Scaling your product to the ‘00s, ‘000s, or even millions brings additional commercial and technical risks that can be easily overlooked during development and early deployment. Getting your IoT product […]

Read More about From Zero to Hero: Scaling IoT

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From Zero to Hero: Scaling IoT

Discover our product development playbook to ease the scaling process and avoid some of the risks associated with IoT product development failure. A strong business […]

Read More about Consult Red pioneers employee-ownership

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Consult Red pioneers employee-ownership

In May 2021 Consult Red became an employee-owned organisation, putting it in pole position to attract and retain the industry’s best talent and disrupt the […]

Read More about Consult Red becomes a Crown Commercial Services Supplier

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Consult Red becomes a Crown Commercial Services Supplier

Consult Red is named a supplier on Government ‘Digital Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5’ framework.

Read More about Consult Red joins STMicroelectronics partner program to accelerate customer time-to-market on connected devices

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Consult Red joins STMicroelectronics partner program to accelerate customer time-to-market on connected devices

Brings Consult Red’s expertise in the design and development of connected devices and systems to ST’s products, technologies, and solutions.

Read More about Choosing the right edge AI processor

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Choosing the right edge AI processor

The edge is already complex, consisting of a myriad of devices and gateways interacting through new and established wired and wireless technologies. When selecting an […]

Read More about Choosing the right edge AI framework

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Choosing the right edge AI framework

When it comes to AI, bigger isn’t necessarily better. Significant growth in the development of Edge AI brings a world of opportunities but using Edge Computing is not […]

Read More about Edge AI: Finding the right Edge for your AI

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Edge AI: Finding the right Edge for your AI

It’s estimated there’ll be over 30 billion active IoT devices in 2025, up from 12 billion in 2020. This dramatic growth is mirrored in the […]

Read More about Edge AI: making smart choices for smarter devices

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Edge AI: making smart choices for smarter devices

In the case of AI, big is not always better. This article explores the benefits of Edge AI and making smart choices to get started.

Read More about Leaders in media technology join forces to develop first RDK Video Accelerator (VA) with Amlogic SoC

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Leaders in media technology join forces to develop first RDK Video Accelerator (VA) with Amlogic SoC

Consult Red and Skyworth collaborate to drastically cut costs and time to market for operators.

Read More about Accelerating the accelerator – the first RDK Video Accelerator with an Amlogic SoC

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Accelerating the accelerator – the first RDK Video Accelerator with an Amlogic SoC

Our experience and collaborative approach enabled Skyworth to quickly and efficiently produce a market-leading Video Accelerator and engage with a major operator.

Read More about Visual eyes: boosting your IoT strategy with smart cameras and Edge AI

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Visual eyes: boosting your IoT strategy with smart cameras and Edge AI

What makes the combination of cameras and edge AI (visual eyes) so compelling, why it’s happening now, and how to start planning your camera and […]

Read More about RDK Video Accelerator – a quick guide for operators

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RDK Video Accelerator – a quick guide for operators

What is the RDK Video Accelerator? What does it do? How should operators use RDK’s VA to accelerate development and time to market.

Read More about Product development quick guide: future-proof your security

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Product development quick guide: future-proof your security

Security is one of the most significant factors holding back deployment and adoption of IoT, and one of the most complex. As an end-to-end IoT product […]

Read More about Will your new IoT device break your business?

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Will your new IoT device break your business?

In partnership with IoT Now and Transforma Insights, we share insight on IoT security and how to design, develop, deploy and scale a trustworthy IoT product to market. In this webinar we’ll go through the big […]

Read More about Karen Bach appointed as our Chairman

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Karen Bach appointed as our Chairman

With an impressive career within the tech industry, the Consult Red team are delighted to welcome Karen Bach as Chairman. Karen joins as our business […]

Read More about Is it secure? Your IoT security checklist

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Is it secure? Your IoT security checklist

Do you want to develop a robust, trustworthy product that will be secure during its total product lifecycle? then you need to ensure compliance with […]

Read More about Developing IoT devices? Four costly security mistakes and how to avoid them

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Developing IoT devices? Four costly security mistakes and how to avoid them

IoT brings with it so much opportunity, but it also increases risk and widens the attack surface of your product and even your organisation.

Read More about When digital transformation = remote ready

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When digital transformation = remote ready

How embracing digital transformation to build a cutting-edge tech consultancy was a win-win for our clients and for us. Continued investment in our business meant […]

Read More about The top five things we learned developing the use of video in health and social care

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The top five things we learned developing the use of video in health and social care

During the lockdown, we have seen wider engagement with video calling in healthcare. But, in this article Consult Red’s Adam Hoare argues that this adoption […]

Read More about Consult Red answers the call in fight against Coronavirus

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Consult Red answers the call in fight against Coronavirus

When Mastercall, an award-winning Social Enterprise organisation and ‘out-of-hospital’ NHS healthcare service provider, said they needed webcams, Consult Red was more than happy to answer the call!

Read More about COVID-19 update

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COVID-19 update

Just like many other organisations across the world, we are responding to the unprecedented and fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 situation. We want to reassure […]

Read More about Red Embedded announces rebrand to Consult Red

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Red Embedded announces rebrand to Consult Red

Red Embedded today announced a major rebranding to reflect the company’s evolution into a technology consulting company that helps clients across all sectors deliver connected […]

Read More about Low cost wireless gateway bridge for connected home sensors

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Low cost wireless gateway bridge for connected home sensors

Designed for manufacture and scale, we delivered an end-to-end connected platform communicated through a low-cost gateway to the cloud.

Read More about Development of a video and health data platform

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Development of a video and health data platform

A health technology start-up wanted to bring video communication and health data collection for the NHS and social care system to help support keeping patients […]

Read More about Feasibility of power management for an autonomous, in-field device

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Feasibility of power management for an autonomous, in-field device

The client, an environmental monitoring equipment company, wanted to develop a new in-field device that could be left in remote locations to monitor sound pressure […]

Read More about Considering RDK-V in a set top box middleware roadmap

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Considering RDK-V in a set top box middleware roadmap

A leading national digital TV operator wanted to explore the implications of incorporating the community source Reference Development Kit for Video (RDK-V) into their middleware […]

Read More about Smart demand vehicle charging solution

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Smart demand vehicle charging solution

A major UK energy supplier wanted to develop a cloud-controlled vehicle to grid (V2G) power management solution to complement renewable generation and meet grid system […]

Read More about A connected e-cigarette device

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A connected e-cigarette device

We were approached by a leading vaping product manufacturer who wanted to turn their existing e-cigarette product into a connected device, adding secure data collection […]