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• Cisco IoT platform gets partner authorization program

  Cisco has launched an IoT partner authorization program and associated training to help channel companies establish their credibility as providers of this emerging technology. Continue Reading

• How IoT could be sustainability's secret ingredient

  Tech companies are increasingly employing corporate sustainability programs. A key part of paving a path to a more sustainable product lifestyle, says HPE's Christopher Wellise, is using IoT. Continue Reading

• 4 common questions for the IoT device management beginner

  Before diving into an IoT project, it's critical to first address the basics. Bsquare's Dave McCarthy recommends asking these four questions to determine your enterprise's IoT device management ... Continue Reading

• Standards and security: Thoughts on the connected car future

  Standards in the connected car industry ensure not only reliability and safety, but also better use of car data. Secure Channel's Richard Blech discusses the importance of open standards, as well ... Continue Reading

• My non-event at CES 2019 was a self-driving car ride

  Living in Digital Times' Robin Raskin took her first self-driving car ride at CES 2019. While uneventful, the sensor technology overload was impressive. Continue Reading

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• Can IoT and blockchain work together?

  The interaction between the all-encompassing IoT and blockchain has been the subject of much debate. BairesDev's Nacho De Marco takes a look at how the two interact.Continue Reading

• How IoT became the internet of unexpected things in 2018

  From beehives to prosthetics, the internet of things has allowed companies to connect a number of applications you might not expect. AT&T's Chris Penrose outlines eight use cases in which IoT is ...Continue Reading

• The manufacturing data gap is a critical risk to supply chain intelligence

  Having real-time visibility into production data is the first step to creating an agile, smart supply chain. Finding meaning in that data, says Sight Machine's Sudhir Arni, is when benefits can ...Continue Reading

• Before optimizing industrial equipment with AI, optimize your data

  Before you can optimize industrial equipment using AI, says Manifold's Sourav Dey, it is critical to follow the four steps of lean AI and use machine learning to understand the data your company ...Continue Reading

• Does broad-based heart rate monitoring open up room for 'Mickey Mouse medicine?'

  Broad-based heart rate monitoring wearables are being met with praise and criticism. As VivaLNK's Jiang Li explains, a balance needs to be struck between making connected health devices accessible ...Continue Reading

• The impact of IoT on big data

  The convergence of big data and IoT can provide new opportunities in all industries. However, to get the most from that data, says Peerbits' Shahid Mansuri, it's critical to invest in long-term ...Continue Reading

• Motion intelligence: Placing people at the heart of the mobility revolution

  Motion intelligence, generated using data captured from smartphones, creates a world of opportunity for companies to create one-on-one relationships with users. Sentiance's Dimitri Maex discusses.Continue Reading

• Bridge the gap between security and IT to support an overall IoT strategy

  Security and IT teams should work together to build an overall IoT strategy, one that can move beyond its preliminary purpose to benefit many facets of a company. Pivot3's Brandon Reich discusses.Continue Reading

• Why the smart home needs to get even smarter

  The promise of a booming smart home industry abounds, but as Nordic Semiconductor's Svein-Egil Nielsen explains, without a multiprotocol industry standard, the smart home will never reach its true ...Continue Reading

• What is the internet of nano-things, and what are its uses?

  The internet of nano-things is taking IoT to the next level -- or, more precisely, to a smaller level. IEEE member Saumya Sharma explains IoNT's uses and benefits in the smallest of spaces.Continue Reading

• Create a phenomenal customer experience for IoT products

  Creating the perfect customer experience for IoT products has been both a challenge and a subset that has become more intriguing with time. Cuelogic's Vikrant Labde offers tips to improving IoT UX.Continue Reading

• Tech travel and accessibility tips for 2019

  Veeam's Rick Vanover offers tips and tricks to help ease the stresses and challenges of travelling. Learn about the new tech and features available to help on your journey.Continue Reading

• Aligning IoT monetization models with customer value

  IoT device manufacturers take note: The most compelling IoT systems are those that align business models with the value being brought to customers. Zipit Wireless' Frank Greer discusses.Continue Reading

• Secure by design: Creating IoT devices with a focus on digital security

  Security for IoT should not be an add-on, luxury or choice -- and it certainly isn't something that should be revisited after the device has been deployed. Keyfactor's Kevin von Keyserling offers ...Continue Reading

• How do you provide IoT updates to devices in the field?

  As attractive targets to hackers, IoT device vulnerabilities have shown how critical -- and challenging -- it is to be able to securely provide needed software and firmware updates.Continue Reading

• Stacked-die wire bonding for IoT devices can get tricky

  IoT device OEMs should become more familiar with the advanced stages of today's wire bonding, especially when it comes to stacked-die wire bonding. NexLogic Tech's Zulki Khan explains.Continue Reading

• What is human-robot teaming, and what are its benefits?

  Because today's robots can assist, not replace, human workers, IEEE member Todd Richmond discusses human-robot teaming and offers use cases demonstrating its benefits.Continue Reading

• No smart security without IoT protocols

  The benefits of a smart home can only ever truly be achieved when a common IoT protocol is involved. Essence's Ohad Amir explains how IoT protocols enhance interoperability and unlock growth ...Continue Reading

• What to expect from IoT, the technology of future

  The internet of things is reshaping the way we live our lives and the way enterprises run their businesses in the modern world. Rewire Security's Ekim Saribardak discusses what to expect from IoT ...Continue Reading

• IoT cybersecurity: A major concern for agriculture

  While IoT offers incredible opportunities for the agricultural industry, IoT cybersecurity in agriculture is seriously neglected. Karina Popova discusses the risk and why action needs to be taken now.Continue Reading

• How rapid experimentation can improve IoT in insurance

  The insurance industry seeing changes thanks to the internet of things. Mendix's Nick Ford explains the opportunities of IoT in insurance and offers best practices for fostering rapid ...Continue Reading

• Building the predictive maintenance 4.0 era with cognitive-first models

  There are still many hurdles that must be overcome to truly enjoy the promises of predictive maintenance. Progress' Ruban Phukan explains why a cognitive-first model is critical to success.Continue Reading

• The nightmare of selecting an IoT ecosystem

  IoT ecosystems are rapidly evolving. If an IoT ecosystem can use shared data from intelligent sensors, machine and assets, radical new models of value creation will emerge, says OIES Consulting's ...Continue Reading

• Commercial IoT environments require shared edge infrastructure

  As an industry, we need a way to serve commercial IoT applications more efficiently, less expensively and more securely. Rigado's Justin Rigling discusses why the edge, interoperability and ...Continue Reading

• The 5 C's of making virtual healthcare the new normal

  Health professional mindsets and consumer behaviors are changing. VivaLNK's Jiang Li explains why, along with these, the healthcare industry's five C's are also evolving.Continue Reading

• How will decentralized apps influence the future of IoT?

  Connected IoT devices often face issues concerning interoperability and security. IndianAppDevelopers' Juned Ghanchi explains why decentralized blockchain-based open source apps may solve these ...Continue Reading

• Monetizing connected car data: Preparing for the next billion-dollar industry

  To accurately monetize connected car data, says Actian's Lewis Carr, it's important to realize it's not about the car itself, but the people driving them -- and meeting their desires in real time.Continue Reading

• Analytics for IoT requires a sound strategy for success

  IoT analytics projects can supply important insights to aid the business bottom line. But first you must understand the varieties of data and pick the best tool for the job.Continue Reading

• IoT: Why the magic is in the ecosystem

  Interconnected IoT ecosystems are essential to creating the magic required for digital businesses to thrive. Equinix's Chiaren Cushing explores the value of an IoT ecosystem and offers examples of ...Continue Reading

• 7 IoT mistakes to avoid

  When deploying an enterprise IoT project, there are a number of key implementation mistakes that should be avoided. Read on as Veeam's Rick Vanover outlines seven IoT mistakes to avoid to ensure ...Continue Reading

• IoT, the reality behind the hype

  GMV's Ángel C. Lázaro Ríos takes a look at the reality of IoT today, exploring the challenges it is facing, such as connectivity and a lack of standardization, and discussing new trends and digital ...Continue Reading

• 5 questions to ask before piloting AI for advanced analytics in manufacturing

  To pilot a successful enterprise AI project, it is critical to consider what you are trying to solve, what improvements will be reached and more, suggests ClearSky Data's Laz Vekiarides.Continue Reading

• IoT's role in the automotive tech revolution

  IoT technology gives ambitious vehicle manufacturers, insurance companies and fleets a competitive edge. Vodafone's Ludovico Fassati explains IoT's role in the future of automotive tech.Continue Reading

• Three unexpected ways AI is revolutionizing connected living

  Artificial intelligence is a significant driver in the growth of the IoT consumer market, as it significantly increases applications of the technology. Essence's Ohad Amir outlines three ways AI ...Continue Reading

• Steps carmakers need to make to secure connected car data

  High Mobility's Kevin Valdek discusses what carmakers need to do in order to handle the ever-increasing number of consumer concerns about data privacy in connected vehicles.Continue Reading

• Jump into the world's travel tech sandboxes

  We're on a journey to a world where new tech advancements will change travelers' experiences. Gemalto's Kate Migon and Neville Pattinson explain these changes and how they add to the adventure.Continue Reading

• Failures in IoT PCB wire bond loops

  In IoT printed circuit boards, the wire itself can create a loop or arc, introducing a number of failure modes. NexLogic Tech's Zulki Khan outlines these failures and why they occur.Continue Reading

• End user-enabled predictive analytics: Here's where to start

  Once you have an outcome-based focus in mind, there are a number of steps to take to build end user-enabled predictive analytics. GE Power Digital's Matt Schnugg discusses.Continue Reading

• Internet of things meets consumer packaged goods

  Consumer packaged goods companies are uncovering new, valuable uses for IoT technologies that weren't possible a few years ago. MOBI's Josh Garett explains the intersection of IoT and CPG.Continue Reading

• What it takes to establish a strategic edge in IoT

  It is critical to prepare for an IoT deployment strategically. More With Mobile's Ken Figueredo outlines what a holistic IoT strategy looks like and how to prepare for the future of IoT.Continue Reading

• Cities need to get smart about IoT

  To truly become a smart city and scale economically, says Pivot3's Bruce Milne, it's critical for IoT devices to have compute resources on board or close by. In other words, they need edge computing.Continue Reading

• What the union of IoT and edge computing means for IT pros

  IoT edge computing is the latest trend in IT, but this is no fad. Discover what edge IoT means for IT, from cloud computing, to data processing and analytics and more.Continue Reading

• What the Miracle on the Han can teach us about the power of infrastructure

  OSIsoft's Richard Beeson explains what we can apply from South Korea's Miracle on the Han River to ensure a successful digital transformation in cities, governments and organizations todayContinue Reading

• IoT use cases dominate Mobile World Congress Americas

  A number of key IoT trends stood out at Mobile World Congress Americas, from smart cities to connected retail to IIoT. ADRF's Greg Najjar discusses.Continue Reading

• End user-enabled predictive analytics is your next competitive advantage

  Throughout the IoT analytic build process, it's critical to understand the outcomes you want to enable. GE Power Digital's Matt Schnugg explains how to start.Continue Reading

• Connected devices and connected people in today's sensor-driven world

  Connected devices -- and the people they connect -- are having a major impact on healthcare, retail consumer packaged goods industries. Infor's Guy Courtin outlines the benefits and challenges.Continue Reading

• IoT: Synonymous with poor security?

  IoT is infiltrating our personal and professional lives. While it brings many benefits, says Marlabs' Saugat Bose, without the proper security it leaves homes and businesses open to attack.Continue Reading

• Limit variables like an experiment for a successful IoT strategy

  IoT implementations are often like school science projects, says Red Hat's James Kirkland. With so much new and unknown, there's a lot of experimentation. Plus, even the best IoT plans need ...Continue Reading

• IoT challenges associated with the agriculture industry

  IoT, artificial intelligence and other new technologies create a number of digital systems for the agriculture industry, providing better visibility to the farmer. Karina Popova discusses.Continue Reading

• How can IoT unveil opportunities in retail stores?

  IoT brings new sources of customer data together that allows retailers to uncover missed opportunities, says StoreAdvise's Dan Natale, and provide the insights needed to turn these opportunities ...Continue Reading

• Reliable cellular IoT connectivity demands 'owning' connectivity

  To guarantee reliable, mass-market, cellular IoT connectivity, says Nordic Semiconductor's Svein-Egil Nielsen, you have to have control over everything between your application and the base station.Continue Reading

• How app development companies can adopt IoT to improve mobility

  App development companies need to adopt IoT to stay relevant and improve their mobile app development process. Hyperlink InfoSystem's Harnil Oza outlines how to get started.Continue Reading

• What 5G means for IoT: Choosing the right data strategy for 5G deployments

  5G is coming -- is your organization prepared? VoldDB's Madhup Mishra outlines considerations enterprises should keep in mind when developing their 5G and IoT data strategy.Continue Reading

• IoT's impact on present and future tech: What it means for the common man

  IoT is having a major impact on the world. XongoLabs' Ankit Patel outlines seven categories in which IoT will be a game-changer now and in the future.Continue Reading

• 5 lessons IoHT can learn from the tech world

  Healthcare is seeing some of the greatest impact from IoT, creating a new category of connected health devices. VivaLNK's Jiang Li outlines five lessons IoT in healthcare can learn from the broader ...Continue Reading

• IoT explained: What is the internet of things?

  So, what is the internet of things? Simply put, it's machine-to-machine communication, but it's more than just smart devices. Real-time data from IoT devices is changing the world.Continue Reading

• Ensure IoT device reliability via die shear strength testing

  When prototyping and assembling an IoT printed circuit board, it is critical to conduct die shear strength testing to ensure an IoT device's long life and reliability. NexLogic Tech's Zulki Khan ...Continue Reading

• From farm to table: IoT in supply chains

  Using IoT in the supply chain can not only help monitor the production of fresh food, explains CalAmp's Paul Washicko, but it can provide visibility on the food's entire journey from farm to table.Continue Reading

• At crossroads for IoT, the recipe for progress blends different perspectives

  At EclipseCon 2018, Red Hat's James Kirkland worked with a group of folks to hammer out issues and make progress around IoT standardization. The blending of ideas from differing backgrounds proved ...Continue Reading

• Cloud versus fog computing for IoT: The fog is rolling in

  The relationship between the cloud and IoT is evolving. Deloitte Digital's Robert Schmid explains where fog computing fits in and the role it plays in an IoT system.Continue Reading

• A smart approach to monetizing IoT

  By offering value-add services, such as business consulting, systems integration, analytics and security, it's possible for operators to dramatically increase their stake in IoT. Netscout's Ron ...Continue Reading

• Making connectivity more resilient is critical for IoT

  Without the right connectivity to the cloud, IoT applications can suffer. 128 Technology's Erik Thoen explains the importance of IoT connectivity and how to achieve connectivity resilience in an ...Continue Reading

• The next frontier for venues: IoT as a commerce engine

  Venues across the world are adopting IoT technologies to become smart spaces. This, says Venuetize's Nimish Shrivastava, will help drive new revenue streams and commerce models.Continue Reading

• Simplifying IoT using near field communication

  With examples from the VISIONFC Simplifying IoT Summit and annual NFC Innovation Awards, NFC Forum's Paula Hunter highlights the benefits of combining NFC and IoT for manufacturers, retailers and ...Continue Reading

• Predictive maintenance can make vehicle recalls a thing of the past

  Predictive analytics is key for manufacturers to gain full visibility and control of manufacturing processes. And as Progress's Ruban Phukan explains, cognitive-first technology can make the day of ...Continue Reading

• The 'Jurassic World' of the internet of things

  Comparing long-time IT companies to dinosaurs, OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto explains why they must adapt, or they face extinction because of the metaphorical IoT, AI or blockchain meteorites.Continue Reading

• Enhancing the customer experience by automating processes and outcomes

  IMS Evolve's Jason Kay explains that while a priority for IoT is creating more efficient processes, ultimately those efficiencies should also address issues that are key to the customer experience.Continue Reading

• Integrating IoT and ERP data to achieve performance excellence

  Linking IoT and transactional data is the gateway to digital transformation, despite the complexities involved. Oracle NetSuite's David Gustovich outlines why integrating IoT and ERP is a win for ...Continue Reading

• Every physical product joins digital age with upgrade to ubiquitous barcode

  Creating a new digital ecosystem; bringing GS1 Digital Link to consumer product brands at mass scale; every product can now be #BornDigital. EVRYTHNG's Niall Murphy discusses.Continue Reading

• What is a distributed database system?

  The term 'distributed database' is severely overloaded. McObject's Steven Graves cuts through the confusion and explains the various distributed database systems and how they fit into an IoT ...Continue Reading

• Z-Wave

  Z-Wave is a wireless communication protocol used primarily in smart home networks, allowing smart devices to connect and exchange control commands and data with each other.Continue Reading

• Eating too much IoT bandwidth? Deploy containers at the edge

  Containers make sense within development environments. Understanding why folks use containers at the edge of an IoT network requires a little more thought. Red Hat's James Kirkland discusses.Continue Reading

• Open IoT accelerates digital twin adoption

  A digital twin is only as good as the data it is built on and collects. And as Schneider Electric's Andrew Bennett explains, if the systems involved are proprietary and don't integrate, the amount ...Continue Reading

• First step out of science fiction: Internet of things

  Just a few short years ago, the internet of things likely sounded like a work of science fiction. Today, as Marlabs' Sanjay Vidyadharan says, you either need to be on the IoT train to success or ...Continue Reading

• Bridging the gap between IoT and the enterprise

  To achieve a bidirectional data conversation with business and the edge, new architectural patterns need to be adopted for IoT. HarperDB's Stephen Goldberg discusses the benefits of HTAP for ...Continue Reading

• How IoT will improve public transportation

  The internet of things is having a major impact on public transportation. BairesDev's Nacho De Marco outlines how deploying IoT can benefit cities and riders alike.Continue Reading

• Overwhelmed by IIoT data? Perhaps hire a data scientist

  Industrial IoT creates an avalanche of information. You may need to hire a data scientist to reap that benefits IIoT promises, says Sam Pearson of Deloitte Consulting.Continue Reading

• Back to the future: What we can learn about IoT from Thomas Edison and 1990

  When we observe our world closely and objectively, the magic happens. Read on as OSIsoft's Richard Beeson examines the past to learn about the future in an IoT-connected world.Continue Reading

• The 'Brave New World' of IoT-connected smart cities

  Achieving IoT-connected smart city status is ultimately up to the telecom industry, local governments and public sector industries. Hortonworks' Sanjay Kumar discusses.Continue Reading

• Digital transformation: Get your head out of the cloud

  This is the first of a five-part blog series. So, one of my New Year's resolutions was to blog more, but to date I've been blogging about as much as exercising. That said, as my IoT strategy and ...Continue Reading

• IoT and 5G growing together: Partnerships drive innovative IoT of the future

  5G is set to take IoT to new heights, but with new tech comes new ways of doing business. Deloitte's Helena Lisachuk explains why partnerships and shared expertise will be critical to 5G and IoT's ...Continue Reading

• Face recognition: Real 3D versus academic 2D

  Face recognition is a powerful emerging technology with great potential -- if the value is accurately presented to the public. SensibleVision's George Brostoff sets the story straight.Continue Reading

• Risky business? How to manage IoT security in the enterprise

  LeanIX's André Christ outlines six steps organizations can follow to successfully manage IoT security and assess IoT risk in the enterprise.Continue Reading

• How IoT is improving the healthcare industry

  The internet of things has advanced technology in many global industries, but one sector in particular is especially benefitting: IoT in healthcare. BairesDev's Nacho De Marco discusses.Continue Reading

• IoT technology's role in pharmaceutical shipping

  Vaccines and other medications must meet stringent temperature, light, humidity and handling requirements. CalAmp's Paul Washicko explains what role IoT can play to ensure compliance.Continue Reading

• Tips for overcoming the hype to succeed in IoT

  Developing and deploying IoT products that consumers will pay for requires hard work. And as Keysight Technologies' Cheryl Ajluni explains, that work starts with building an IoT business plan ...Continue Reading

• The critical importance of configurability for industrial IoT systems

  To achieve value in industrial-connected systems, says Bright Wolf's James Branigan, it is critical to understand the various actors in the value delivery chain, as well as their requirements, ...Continue Reading

• Five things to consider before turning your product into an IoT device

  While adding IoT makes perfect sense and value for products, for others it doesn't. Treasure Data's Rob Parrish outlines five things to consider before turning your product into an IoT device.Continue Reading

• How IoT improves the fresh food supply chain

  An industry as time- and cost-sensitive as fresh food requires proper data collection and analysis to ensure safety and quality. Zest Labs' Peter Mehring explains how IoT fits in the equation.Continue Reading

• IoT: Explosive growth now and for the foreseeable future

  The IoT market is expanding, showing no sign of stopping. Flutura's Rick Harlow crunches the numbers and explains how to get your piece of the pie.Continue Reading

• Developing an IoT policy

  While the specifics of an IoT policy will vary between industries and organizations, this framework from the Midwest IoT Council should provide a solid starting point. ITA's Julia Kanouse discusses.Continue Reading

• IoT product development: Get it right

  Designing an IoT device requires more attention to product design details. IPS's Mitch Maiman offers six IoT design mistakes to avoid for successful IoT product development.Continue Reading

• How IoT can help prevent catastrophic events in oil and gas

  With environmental protection a priority in oil and gas, enterprises need to embrace evolving technologies. Hortonworks' Kenneth Smith explains how IoT fits in.Continue Reading

• Four steps to monetizing the internet of things

  It's clear that now's the time to start monetizing your business for IoT, that is, if you haven't already begun. But what steps should you take to get there? Flexera's Eric Free offers four steps ...Continue Reading

• Building automation systems bring building commissioning success

  ICS Consulting mixes IoTium's secure IoT connectivity platform with SkySpark's data analytics to serve up a new building automation systems business model around continuous building commissioning services.Continue Reading