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• When will we all have a smart home?

  2017 was not the year of the smart home. But it is one the IoT segments that will grow fastest during 2018, says Francisco Maroto of OIES Consulting. Continue Reading

• Rise of the decentralized and distributed mesh computer

  We're moving into an era of decentralized and distributed computing where everything computes together as if peer-to-peer nodes on a global mesh computer. Continue Reading

• How businesses can use the internet of things to save the environment

  The exchange of ideas, expertise and data among people, organizations and governments could enable the corporate world to create more sustainable products and services. Continue Reading

• A careful look at RF for your IoT PCBs

  When it comes to IoT PCBs, radio frequency is a whole new ballgame. NexLogic's Zulki Khan explains the RF considerations to keep in mind. Continue Reading

• IoT to grow out of awkward adolescence in 2018 and other trends for the new year

  It will be 2018 in which IoT grows up and offers true innovation. Infiswift's Arup Barat discusses this and more IoT trends for the coming year. Continue Reading

• Open source code recycling: Know your software supply chain

  To ensure the security of open source code that has been recycled, customers must receive the most accurate software supply chain information.Continue Reading

• The IoT path of breakfast taco salsa, from farm to grocery store

  James Brehm of James Brehm and Associates looks at the benefits of IoT in the supply chain as it applies to salsa, from farm to grocery store to your table.Continue Reading

• Turnkey IoT: Balancing customizability and ease of implementation

  Robert Schmid of Deloitte Consulting explains how turnkey IoT offers a customized IoT solution with ease of implementation -- the best of both worlds.Continue Reading

• Enterprise mobility: What to expect in 2018

  MOBI's Josh Garrett discusses trends for enterprise mobility in 2018, explaining why Microsoft will be relevant in mobility and why exclusive BYOD is out.Continue Reading

• Smart medicine: Smart buildings driving smart healthcare outcomes

  Tapping smart building and IoT connectivity can positively impact how hospitals operate and the experiences they offer for those who visit them.Continue Reading

• Evolution of wireless: Marching toward interoperability and simplicity

  Bluetooth SIG's Jim Katsandres explains where the wireless revolution started and how it is evolving to handle the IoT landscape of the present and future.Continue Reading

• Looking ahead: IoT to revolutionize healthcare

  From wearables to external sensors to proactive and preventative care, IoT is poised to improve the healthcare system and revolutionize how we view health.Continue Reading

• IoT predictions 2018: What will the next year of connectedness bring?

  The internet of things is in full swing -- but what will the next year bring? Industry experts look into their crystal balls and offer IoT predictions for the year ahead.Continue Reading

• 2018 prediction: Why that smart fish tank hack should have you swim to SIEM

  Remember the smart fish tank hack in 2017? IoT attacks are sophisticated, and they're here. Learn how SIEM as a utility can help keep your enterprise safe.Continue Reading

• Digital twins: The final frontier of VR?

  As more companies start implementing reality technology, it's only a matter of time before digital twins become more intricate and elaborate.Continue Reading

• Wired to wireless: The next big change in advanced metering infrastructure and connected societies

  802.11s will allow us to rethink how wireless networks are designed in individual homes and businesses and, eventually, communities and smart grids.Continue Reading

• IoT technology trends to watch in 2018

  IPS' Mitch Maiman discusses IoT technology trends he expects in 2018, from improved security through blockchain to outdoor IoT growth to more wearables.Continue Reading

• Securing businesses in the digital economy

  The combination of IoT data, mobile data and big data has created a large, attractive data footprint for hackers. Get help securing your digital business.Continue Reading

• IoT implementation in mind? Five critical factors you must consider

  Saviant Consulting's Yatish Patel offers five factors, from security to interoperability, to consider for a successful enterprise IoT implementation.Continue Reading

• Wearable IoT devices guard personal safety in rugged environments

  Wearable IoT devices are finding a home in rugged environments, helping ensure the health and safety of athletes and industrial workers alike.Continue Reading

• San Francisco smart city pilots aim to make streets safer

  In San Francisco, smart city parking apps are already paying off, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving rider satisfaction.Continue Reading

• NYC smart city projects focus on user experience, transportation

  In NYC, smart city initiatives are all about the area's citizens, residents and tourists, with user experience a key consideration for success.Continue Reading

• Three examples of IoT in the enterprise

  MOBI's Josh Garrett offers three examples of IoT in the enterprise and explores how a mobility management platform can benefit each.Continue Reading

• Fighting pests with the internet of things

  Pest control is an area where IoT isn't often considered, but should be according to infiswift chief commercial officer Arup Barat.Continue Reading

• Understanding which flavor of LPWAN is right for you

  It is becoming more important than ever for businesses to ensure they have the right IoT strategy and LPWAN technologies in place to suit their needs.Continue Reading

• Why are IoT developers confused by MQTT and CoAP?

  For IoT device communication, two specialized, competing protocols stand out: MQTT and CoAP. Take a look at what they are and when to use them.Continue Reading

• The three tiers of a successful enterprise IoT system

  The three tiers of the IoT technology stack -- sensors, gateways and the data center/cloud tier -- need to integrate and communicate with each other.Continue Reading

• IoT: Turning data into information and knowledge

  Don't confuse data with information. Data, by itself, isn't necessarily useable. The power of IoT is its ability to gather and synthesize data.Continue Reading

• Top five benefits of real-time business intelligence for utilities

  Explore the top five benefits of real-time business intelligence for utility companies, from optimizing asset performance to boosting customer satisfaction.Continue Reading

• XMPP: IoT protocol winner, or second place to MQTT?

  XMPP has come a long way from its beginnings as Jabber, but is the lightweight XMPP-IoT specification ready for the spotlight?Continue Reading

• Five IIoT companies prove value of internet-connected manufacturing

  Five leading companies show that slowly, but surely, global manufacturers are making strides in industrial IoT, enjoying benefits from process improvements to cost savings.Continue Reading

• Constrained Application Protocol: CoAP is IoT's 'modern' protocol

  CoAP is taking the place of older, 'heavy' protocols and helping bring the promise of the internet of things to constrained, low-power devices.Continue Reading

• IoT data security and privacy starts now for CIOs -- and educators

  IoT data security and privacy is racing to the forefront of CIO agendas. Just ask employees whose companies have doled out fitness wearables, says Niel Nickolaisen.Continue Reading

• How to use Google Firebase to build real-time IoT apps

  Google Firebase helps developers build real-time applications for the Internet of Things but is not without limitations.Continue Reading

• IoT data security vulnerable as connected devices proliferate

  The number of connected devices continues to grow exponentially worldwide, raising major IoT data security questions for companies and their customers.Continue Reading

• IoT data management: Establishing connected data use agreements

  Connected devices continue to move into the mainstream, but they raise major IoT data management questions for both businesses and their customers.Continue Reading

• An inside look at beacon technology, manufacturers and use cases

  Beacons have been making headlines for a couple of years now, yet their true potential has not been reaped. Is it finally the beacon's time to shine?Continue Reading

• Using mesh networking to interconnect IoT devices

  Need a relatively simple, inexpensive way to interconnect your IoT devices? Mesh networking is emerging as an attractive option for a wide range of low-power, low-data-rate IoT applications.Continue Reading

• IoT data analytics spurred on by big data's expansion

  Data from the Internet of Things creates opportunities to analyze equipment performance and track the activities of drivers and users of wearable devices. But IoT data analytics requires significant IT provisions.Continue Reading

• Evaluating IoT data storage in the cloud

  Organizations increasingly need to store data generated from the Internet of Things, which means deciding between cloud and on-premises IoT data storage is more important than ever.Continue Reading

• Pervasive sensing: How it affects enterprise and IoT security

  Pervasive sensing is a relatively new concept, but its security risks are well-developed. Expert Ernie Hayden explains this new trend and its associated security implications.Continue Reading

• NFV use cases emerge as IoT evolves

  NFV use cases in an Internet of Things environment are taking shape, as CSPs turn to virtualization to support the growing number of smart devices.Continue Reading

• IoT platforms abound: Choose wisely

  The relationship between an IoT app developer and an IoT platform provider is a long-term marriage. An expert suggests that it pays to choose wisely.Continue Reading

• SDN for IoT supports networking devices

  SDN and IoT are two terms flourishing in the IT industry, so organizations must prepare to combine them while the technology keeps developing.Continue Reading

• Sensors offer big data users an operational analytics edge

  Big data analytics processes on data from sensors and log files can propel users to competitive advantages, but a lot of refining is required first.Continue Reading

• Building automation systems: IoT meets facilities management

  Channel partners can find integrated building automation opportunities today and, eventually, will see more work at the IoT-smart buildings intersection.Continue Reading