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• Operational technology vs. information technology explained

  OT and IT have long lumbered on independently, but technical developments -- particularly IoT -- are compelling the convergence of these two disparate disciplines. Continue Reading

• IoMT device tips for healthcare IT departments

  Healthcare providers' IT departments must keep an ever-expanding range of IoT devices powered on, connected and secure. Challenges abound, but they are surmountable. Continue Reading

• Factors to consider when securing industrial IoT networks

  Industrial IoT networks differ from enterprise data networks. Keeping them safe requires a security strategy that's specifically crafted for legacy and new devices and sensors. Continue Reading

• How IoT helps support sustainable manufacturing

  Implementing IoT can help manufacturers with sustainability goals stay on track through monitoring and automation. IoT can also help with compliance. Continue Reading

• 5 considerations for selecting rugged devices for IoT

  End users who work outside of traditional office settings often need ruggedized devices. Organizations should tailor devices to the environment and users' needs. Continue Reading

• Use metadata for IoT data organization

  Metadata makes IoT data more useful to an organization because it helps organize the data, simplifies data store management and encourages more analysis.Continue Reading

• Testing IoT devices helps ensure deployment success

  The security and effectiveness of IoT deployments start with ensuring that its pieces work as they should. For hardware, that means testing, verifying and validating devices.Continue Reading

• 5 IoT device tests you should be running

  Ensuring that IoT devices are in good working order is vital. That means testing them before, during and after deployment to ensure they're working properly and as intended.Continue Reading

• 5 IoT metrics to track

  Tracking IoT metrics and KPIs is important to the health of your deployment, but which ones should you track? Latency and active users are two common denominators.Continue Reading

• Use device reliability engineering to derisk IoT products

  Device reliability engineering uses over-the-air updates, performance metrics and remote debugging to help ensure that a product can run as smoothly as possible.Continue Reading

• 4 essential steps to IoT device development

  For a successful IoT device, companies must avoid designing for the short term, outdated workflows, untested feature rollouts and retroactive security measures.Continue Reading

• How healthcare facilities can use IoT to bolster security

  As hospitals and clinics implement physical security innovations with connected IoT devices, they must also establish protocols to enforce cybersecurity for such systems.Continue Reading

• Effective IoT security requires collaboration and clarity

  IoT brings benefits to business, government and consumers. But those features shouldn't come at the cost of security or less privacy for its users.Continue Reading

• Polyglot developers can tackle all IoT code issues

  IoT code and romance languages are similar: Once you know one, you can pick up parts of others. Development teams can benefit from code generalists and specialists.Continue Reading

• Top ways to strengthen protection for IoT devices in OT

  To ensure IoT devices that support OT aren't compromised from cyber attacks, IT teams can implement zero-trust security, digital twins and supply chain measures.Continue Reading

• Top 8 IoT design principles for successful product creation

  IoT products require a lot of collaboration and expertise. During the design process, be sure to consider UX, security features and data management measures.Continue Reading

• IoT data collection: When time is of the essence

  Data collection is an essential part of IoT deployments, but it must also be useful and accurate to operations. Using nanoseconds for events ensures no anomaly is undetected.Continue Reading

• Top 5 considerations of IoT Wi-Fi interoperability testing

  Wi-Fi interoperability is an essential component of successful IoT device design. Avoid operational errors and test security modes, radio options and 802.11 functionality.Continue Reading

• IoT ethics must factor into privacy and security discussions

  With the adoption of IoT devices, consumers voluntarily trade privacy for the convenience of instant connectivity. Organizations must consider the ethics of their data collection.Continue Reading

• Considerations to make an IoT web app

  Despite the popularity of mobile apps, organizations may opt for IoT web apps for their ease of use and capability of handling and processing a large amount of data.Continue Reading

• Fortify security with IoT data protection strategies

  It's only a matter of time before attackers target IoT data. Organizations must be ready with IoT data security best practices, including data encryption and visibility.Continue Reading

• Shield endpoints with IoT device security best practices

  IT administrators must implement best practices, including segmenting the network, encrypting data and shutting down unused devices to ensure the security of IoT devices.Continue Reading

• 6 IoT security layers to shape the ultimate defense strategy

  IT administrators can divide and conquer their defense strategy with IoT security layers that ensure data protection from its generation in devices to its storage in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Reinforce IoT cloud security in 6 steps

  Cloud services can accommodate the constant flow of IoT data, but IT admins must also be ready to work with providers to effectively defend their fortress in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Bolster physical defenses with IoT hardware security

  IT admins must take IoT hardware security just as seriously as other protective measures in their network because attackers can also easily physically access remote devices.Continue Reading

• Tackle IoT application security threats and vulnerabilities

  By taking action to secure IoT applications and including them in a security strategy, IT admins can close off a tempting entry point to criminals.Continue Reading

• Top 5 benefits of edge computing for businesses

  By bringing compute and storage closer to where the data is collected, edge computing provides many benefits to organizations, including increased speed and reliability.Continue Reading

• IoT segmentation secures device fleets and broader network

  In the age of IoT, IT administrators must isolate devices, such as temperature sensors or surveillance cameras, from other applications and servers to keep their network secure.Continue Reading

• Transforming buildings to be smart and sustainable

  To meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and regulatory requirements, companies must transform facilities into energy-efficient smart buildings, and IoT platforms can help.Continue Reading

• Why IoT should become the 'internet of transparency'

  IoT devices run on opaque, proprietary algorithms that erode the public's trust in smart technology and hamper its adoption. The industry must bring IoT algorithms into the light.Continue Reading

• 4 steps IT can take to manage the IoT device explosion

  IT and security teams must take steps to keep up with their IoT deployment, including investing in the right tools and creating an IoT operations budget.Continue Reading

• Increase productivity in construction with IoT

  Construction sites will continue to become more complex, requiring companies to adopt IoT-enabled sensors and devices to accommodate the ever-changing demands of the industry.Continue Reading

• Step-ahead IoT security: Developers must be more proactive

  The lack of standards and built-in IoT security has hindered security practices and left systems vulnerable. Discover practical tips to build a stronger IoT security foundation.Continue Reading

• Close the IoT skills gap with training and outside experts

  The growth in IoT deployments and demand for expertise have led to a skills gap that inhibits the technology's adoption, but organizations have options that can also close the gap.Continue Reading

• IoT data in the cloud and on the edge

  With more data generated at the edge, transferring it all to the cloud may not be a feasible option. That's where edge cloud comes in.Continue Reading

• Industrial IoT security must target 3 risk categories

  IT administrators can address administrative and operational, technical and physical risks in an IIoT security plan with a cybersecurity framework to guide the process.Continue Reading

• 4 zero-trust IoT steps to scale security

  With a zero-trust framework applied to an IoT deployment, IT administrators and security teams implement strong identities and isolate threats at scale.Continue Reading

• Evaluate industrial IoT connectivity options

  Organizations adopting industrial IoT must decide whether wired or wireless connectivity serves their purpose best based on data rates and device location.Continue Reading

• IIoT platforms optimize analysis of industrial data

  Instead of managing industrial data and connections on their own, industrial organizations can use IIoT platforms to break down data silos and get more actionable insights.Continue Reading

• Providers expand global IoT connectivity from 4G networks

  4G LTE currently holds the key position for international IoT connectivity, linking up automobiles, elevators and more, but the implementation of 5G and satellites is imminent.Continue Reading

• Invest in 4 technologies for industrial IoT architecture

  The right industrial IoT architecture and a developed project vision serve as the foundation for a variety of applications and increase process efficiency.Continue Reading

• IT/OT convergence security must adapt for IoT connectivity

  Organizations must build a strong security posture that includes both IT and OT to ensure their safety, which will require a paradigm shift from individual assets to systems.Continue Reading

• IoT connectivity management platforms optimize deployments

  IT administrators can simplify IoT device and network challenges with IoT connectivity management platforms that monitor data transfers and security.Continue Reading

• Transportation IoT joins physical and information highways

  As transportation IoT networks improve with connectivity, embedded processing and sensing technology, society will move from point A to point B more efficiently and safely.Continue Reading

• Reap the rewards of IT/OT convergence in manufacturing

  Organizations that plan carefully and slowly implement IT/OT convergence in manufacturing can experience advantages in productivity at minimal risk.Continue Reading

• IoT data quality determines project profitability

  The insights drawn from IoT data analysis can only improve with better IoT data quality, which data scientists measure with metrics such as accuracy, timeliness and completeness.Continue Reading

• LPWAN systems offer an easy-to-use connectivity option

  The pandemic has made lasting changes to supply chains across industries, pushing organizations to better track goods and equipment with IoT sensors and LPWAN networks.Continue Reading

• Roll out IoT device certificates to boost network security

  Organizations don't just use digital certificates for websites and web apps anymore. IoT device certificates have become a significant part of any cybersecurity strategy.Continue Reading

• Focus the role of data analytics in IoT on actionable insights

  Organizations might find it easier to use the limitations of their IoT data analysis project to guide its creation, such as connectivity or battery power.Continue Reading

• Comprehend control loops to unlock analytics for IoT

  Applying analytics to IoT quickly becomes a convoluted task. Architects must master the control loop to direct its design and deliver rapid business insights.Continue Reading

• 5 essential dos and don'ts of IoT implementations

  Shi Jin Lee put together a guide on what to consider for IoT, including promoting collaboration within and across your company and not forgetting security or your end users.Continue Reading

• Investigate IoT and edge computing nuances for architects

  Author of 'IoT and Edge Computing for Architects' Perry Lea shares his expert advice on how to design interconnected architecture that addresses the challenges of both technologies.Continue Reading

• Reach business objectives with the right IoT data pipeline

  IoT technology creates value from its data. Organizations need the right IoT data pipeline to facilitate the processing that leads to actionable insights and informs business decisions.Continue Reading

• The rise of the enterprise consumer

  As the office and home remain merged, enterprise consumers will become a significant area of focus for communication service providers and IoT developers alike.Continue Reading

• Managing digital out-of-home advertising with IoT, edge and 5G

  Digital out-of-home advertising is here and IoT, edge computing and 5G technology advancement are able to offer the best platform to light up the imagination of creative minds.Continue Reading

• Confronting the threat of edge-enabled swarm attacks

  Cybercriminals can use thousands of hijacked devices to create swarm attacks. These attacks target networks or edge devices, and share intelligence in real time to refine an attack as it takes place.Continue Reading

• COVID-19 urges manufacturers to adopt long-term digital investments

  In the midst of a global pandemic, manufacturers must rise to the occasion and adopt long-term digital investments, such as IoT, to ensure optimal business outcomes.Continue Reading

• The new reality of retail

  As the retail industry continues to face heightened demands due to COVID-19, IoT and robotics will continue to be key technologies in assisting employees to fulfill orders and provide safe customer ...Continue Reading

• IoT creates safer workplaces and promotes greater adoption

  Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have adopted technologies, including cameras and sensors, that can keep workers and customers safe during the pandemic and beyond.Continue Reading

• Plan your IoT real-time data streaming process

  IoT data streaming can help organizations make the most of their data in situations that call for immediate action, but IT teams must have specific processes and practices in place.Continue Reading

• IoT as a service offers long-awaited tools for IoT success

  IoT as a service is not the same as PaaS or SaaS. Discover the difference between them and how IoT as a service offerings simplify IoT deployments.Continue Reading

• How to implement edge computing in 5 steps

  In order to get edge computing implementation right, IT administrators must first figure out how intelligent their IoT edge devices need to be and how best to group those devices.Continue Reading

• It’s all about the bots: Examining key trends in 2020

  Following the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations must ensure their networks are secure as work-from-home employees increasingly experience cybercriminal attacks with the help of botnets.Continue Reading

• Promote business continuity with IoT supply chain management

  With analytical insights into supply chain management from IoT technology, organizations can better adapt to changing business conditions.Continue Reading

• Why connected healthcare needs continuous testing

  By integrating intelligent testing and performance monitoring, healthcare providers can optimize software and devices to ensure better patient care.Continue Reading

• Healthcare IoT security risks and what to do about them

  Healthcare IT and security administrators must understand the evolving challenges of protecting healthcare IoT devices and data to keep patients safe.Continue Reading

• Why IIoT projects require IIoT-specific databases

  It's common for organizations to use specific, targeted and tactical database tools for specific use cases. For IIoT deployments, utilizing an IIoT-specific database solution is essential to success.Continue Reading

• IoT platforms: How they work and how to choose one

  Instead of developing the software to scale IoT initiatives on their own, organizations can use IoT platforms to manage IoT devices and connections.Continue Reading

• COVID-19 will reshape broadband and IoT in the home

  Following the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband networks have experienced increase use. Both service providers and the IoT developer community must understand the big picture to better grasp new ...Continue Reading

• Advice for IoT manufacturers

  IoT has the chance to truly change the world and make it a better place, but that will not happen without careful planning and consideration on the manufacturer's part.Continue Reading

• 5 benefits of geospatial visualization when analyzing IoT data

  Harnessing the power of geospatial data in IoT enables businesses to unlock a wealth of insights to inform decisions that put them ahead of the curve.Continue Reading

• ICIP IoT training: Get started with IoT risk management

  Organizations must assess and prioritize risk management in their IoT investment to ensure their data and information assets are protected without overspending.Continue Reading

• How enterprise IoT will evolve in a post-COVID world

  As the COVID pandemic continues, businesses are beginning to find inherent value in IoT devices because of their ability to maintain social distancing, keep track of employees and increase sanitation.Continue Reading

• How to detect a botnet infecting IoT devices

  Detecting IoT botnets can be extremely difficult, but with this expert advice, organizations can take steps to detect and prevent attackers from hijacking IoT devices.Continue Reading

• Healthcare IoT: Extended beyond the walls of the hospital

  Hospitals and clinics must optimize their IoT resources and streamline operations to protect frontline medical workers, deliver the best patient care and support public health.Continue Reading

• Overcome 5 IoT device management challenges

  Managing a cutting-edge and ever-expanding network of IoT devices presents numerous challenges in provisioning, connectivity, security and power management.Continue Reading

• IoT, AI and 83 problems, part 2: Context is key

  Once an organization has solved the technical problem of gathering data, the next priority is ensuring the relationships between data and the underlying physical world are not lost.Continue Reading

• Top experts and skills needed for IoT success

  Organizations will require many different IoT professionals and skills to start their IoT project, and it starts with understanding the many components that IoT affects.Continue Reading

• COVID-19 pushes organizations to adopt IoT in utilities

  Organizations can use IoT in utilities to better navigate health emergences and natural disasters with asset tracking, automation and environmental monitoring applications.Continue Reading

• Securing remote work long-term

  In light of the current pandemic, several organizations must begin to increase security measures and best practices to protect remote workers and mitigate malicious attacks on IoT devices.Continue Reading

• Why organizations need IoT data scientists on their team

  IoT is ratcheting up the stakes and creating new ways to use data, making IoT data scientists a necessity for organizations to maintain a competitive edge.Continue Reading

• What IT pros should consider when building applications for IoT

  Digital integration hub architectures and hybrid transaction/analytical processing powered by an in-memory computing platform can help organizations implement real-time IoT use cases and support ...Continue Reading

• COVID-19 puts healthcare IoT's potential in the spotlight

  Healthcare professionals can use IoT sensors to contain outbreaks by tracking equipment, personnel and proper hand hygiene in medical facilities and assist patients remotely.Continue Reading

• Malware continues to plague the IoT world

  Best practices and common sense can go a long way toward fighting against IoT cybersecurity threats, ensuring a safe environment in which IoT devices can thrive.Continue Reading

• IoT in supply chain management streamlines for flexibility

  IoT devices can make supply chains more flexible and resilient to prepare organizations for any disruptions caused by emergencies, whether a pandemic or natural disaster.Continue Reading

• IoT device management eases deployment and monitoring

  IT pros need a way to simplify the deployment and maintenance of the increasing number of IoT devices organizations use, and IoT device managers can do just that.Continue Reading

• Discovering the value of IoT with data lakes

  To successfully extract and amplify IoT data's business value, organizations should create a modern cloud data lake and use well-established best practices to prevent it from becoming an IoT data ...Continue Reading

• Explore the smart, adaptable and human side of manufacturing

  Organizations can use smart factory technologies, such as AR, to improve productivity and solve end user issues. But this requires diverse teams and support to yield long-term smart factory success.Continue Reading

• Industrial IoT powers distributed work during novel coronavirus

  IIoT devices make remote work a possibility with the use of asset tracking, remote monitoring and support to keep supply chains running smoothly.Continue Reading

• Future outlook of IoT in logistics and transportation industries

  With the capabilities of cloud computing and big data, IoT can be used to improve logistics and transportation industries by helping to prevent bottlenecks that result in inefficient operations.Continue Reading

• Wireless power for smart and secure homes

  Wireless charging provides innumerable possibilities to both users and manufacturers alike, introducing advantageous benefits such as easier installations and increased power efficiency.Continue Reading

• Manufacturers’ database quandary on the path to IIoT transition

  The success of manufacturers’ IIoT implementations depends on deploying a data management strategy able to wield collected data productively and optimally.Continue Reading

• Taking the pulse of your healthcare system’s vital signs

  The human body’s systems can be a helpful way to take the pulse of a health system’s IT network. When healthcare systems monitor their health, they can ensure the ongoing delivery of high-quality care.Continue Reading

• IT/OT convergence is hard work -- here's why it's worth it

  On the way to Industry 4.0, IT and operations technology are coming together. Here's what companies are learning about the benefits and risks of IT/OT convergence.Continue Reading

• AI and IoT projects optimize industries inside and out

  Organizations can reap greater rewards from the multiple ways AI and IoT technology can be used to improve supply chain processes, customer experiences and cybersecurity.Continue Reading

• As IoT grows, advanced AI models are critical

  Research shows that IoT will only continue to grow into the future. As a result, business must take advantage of advanced AI models to better harness the data IoT devices gather on a daily basis.Continue Reading

• Understand how to apply SOA for IoT

  IoT service-oriented architecture can simplify the process of adjusting an IoT deployment to changes in the real-world by focusing on functionality instead of events.Continue Reading

• 2 ways smart fleet tech is getting more efficient

  As fleet management technologies get smarter, organizations will see greater ROI through improved productivity and cost savings.Continue Reading

• How do you know you can trust your IoT device?

  Manufacturers can ensure their IoT devices are secure and build trust with their consumers by participating in cyber certification programs.Continue Reading

• IoT data lifecycle adapts to AI at the edge

  The advent of IoT radically changed the enterprise data lifecycle, and the implementation of AI on the edge is changing it again to meet real-time analysis needs.Continue Reading