Enterprise internet of things
Exploring the internet of things for business? Read about what's involved when it comes to hardware and software for security, network connectivity and protocols, data analytics, data storage, product development and design as well as IoT business models and implementation.
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Feature
11 Dec 2024
Top 29 IoT interview questions and answers for 2025
Do you or a job candidate have what it takes to meet the demands of IoT? Find out with our 29 questions and answers on planning, deploying and maintaining the internet of things. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Dec 2024
Integrating IoT and machine learning: Benefits and use cases
With applications in industries like manufacturing and healthcare, integrating IoT with machine learning offers a range of unique benefits. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2022
real-time application (RTA)
A real-time application is an application program that functions within a time frame that the user senses as immediate or current. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 May 2022
5 embedded system terms IoT admins must know
IoT devices require technology to bring software, hardware and signal processing components together. Embedded systems combine these three elements to streamline IoT product design. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2022
Top 7 metaverse tech strategy do's and don'ts
Technology and business leaders must be strategic when entering the new world of metaverse projects. Here are critical tips that help provide guidance. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2022
Future of IoT offers mixed bag of opportunity, shortages
Here are four trends to consider as the technology melds into the metaverse and Web 3.0, while also battling lingering chip shortages and security concerns. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2022
8 IoT SaaS platform providers help streamline adoption
IoT SaaS providers help simplify the complexity and expense of deploying IoT by offering platforms with features such as scalability, real-time data capture and machine learning. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2022
The CIO's guide to understanding the metaverse
Metaverse definitions vary as do predictions on when it will arrive. But smart CIOs should familiarize themselves with the concept and ways it might affect their company. Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2022
Cisco updates IoT management, go-to-market private 5G plans
Cisco has updated the IoT Control Center to support low-cost, low-bandwidth IoT. The company also released details for its private 5G go-to-market strategy. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
Couchbase Mobile 3 brings NoSQL database to the edge
The vendor looks to integrate an edge-to-cloud database architecture with a new release that provides developers with tools to manage distributed database deployments. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Feb 2022
smartwatch
A smartwatch is a wearable computing device that closely resembles a wristwatch or other time-keeping device. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2022
InfluxData expands time series database capabilities
The open source-based InfluxDB platform is adding capabilities to better handle data coming from industrial sensors and devices that enable organizations to optimize operations. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
04 Feb 2022
Enable IoT technology security with IoT software engineering
IoT software engineering and QA testing are crucial to building IoT devices. Ensure you don't miss any of these five main systems and connectivity tests. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Jan 2022
Surpass competition with user experience-centered IoT devices
End-to-end testing brings many product and process components together. Address customer experience, and put your products ahead of the competition. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
17 Nov 2021
Regulatory compliance test for Wi-Fi 6E explained
Even though IoT devices found at work and home have gone through a long process of development, they still must undergo careful testing to ensure they stay in compliance. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Nov 2021
IoT drives sustainable development and the bottom line
Emerging technologies, including virtual reality, AI and IoT, are critical for organizations to ensure that they remain profitable and sustainable in the long run. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Oct 2021
Reduce costs of keeping IoT operational, compliant and secure
Managing a plethora of IoT devices is no easy feat. IoT operations teams must adapt and automate device management to keep fleets operational while reducing costs. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
07 Oct 2021
How removing latency can unlock even greater value from IoT
Many applications of IoT require real-time information to give value to customers, whether it's for the safety of autonomous vehicles or cooking the perfect prime rib. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Oct 2021
The value of IoT at the edge
The edge gives organizations a straightforward way to set up an IoT project and gain rapid insights to build cost-effective, data-led strategies. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
04 Oct 2021
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
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Feature
27 Sep 2021
Navigate IoT regulations at local and global levels
In an increasingly connected world, organizations must know what national and international IoT regulations affect them and prove their security level with certifications. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Sep 2021
An intelligent edge: A game changer for IoT
Edge computing drives value in IoT deployments, but only if organizations can overcome the challenges of creating data-driven, low-latency architecture. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
09 Sep 2021
What will IoT 2.0 look like?
Many IoT projects have failed to progress beyond the experimental stage because of cost and complexity, but IoT 2.0 will bring highly scalable and adaptable deployments. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Sep 2021
Why can't IoT get out of its own way?
Most IoT projects don't make it past proof of concept, but some have proven successful. Explore three examples that showcase how IoT can improve processes and lives. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Sep 2021
Colocation data center market moves closer to the edge
Data center co-location provides companies a way to expand and diversify their infrastructure. The market is growing to increase data distribution and help advance edge use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Sep 2021
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
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Guest Post
26 Aug 2021
Delivering on the promise of IoT
Machine learning used with IoT can save both money and human effort in many use cases, such as automatically changing a thermostat based on the fluctuating cost of energy. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Aug 2021
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
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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Start artificial intelligence for IoT in bite-size pieces
IoT practitioners must follow clear steps to implement an AI analytics process if they want to create an AI application with IoT that improves their deployment's performance. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Jul 2021
Scaling Industry 4.0 with AI, IoT sensors and hybrid cloud
To get the most value from any industrial process, organizations must have the technology to collect IoT data, analyze that data with AI and do so in real time. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Develop IoT artificial intelligence holistically to prosper
Author Michael Roshak explores the difficulties of AI design for IoT, the considerations organizations must know about the process and what is exciting about AI and IoT. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
25 Jun 2021
Ace your wireless regulatory compliance tests today
With the growing use of wireless IoT technology, device designers must take care to navigate the complexity of regulatory compliance testing and certification. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2021
Achieve IoT interoperability with market knowledge, strategy
Organizations embarking on IoT projects will find it easier to say 'IoT interoperability' than to ensure it; they must consider tools and partners to overcome compatibility issues. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Jun 2021
Testing IoT for interoperability, security and reliability
IoT developers may miss some basic security and performance measures for IoT devices in the rush to push products out to customers, which is why testing before release is critical. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 May 2021
How IoT technology enhances smart water quality management solutions
IoT makes it possible to monitor water quality remotely and automatically through sensors, which can be useful in healthcare facilities, water utilities and wastewater management. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2021
What you need to know about IoT system integration
'E pluribus unum' could serve as the motto for IoT integration, the art of creating one system out of many components. CIOs can tap an external specialist to move in that direction. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2021
Know when to use cloudless IoT or stick to the cloud
Despite the cloud serving as a touchstone of 21st-century computing, organizations have set up a growing number of IoT implementations without cloud connectivity. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Apr 2021
Democratizing machine learning will transform IoT
For the smart home to succeed, what happens in the home, will have to stay in the home and become smarter without the infinite compute capability of the cloud and with features such as voice ... Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2021
IoT interoperability standards complicate IoT adoption
IoT interoperability has complicated IoT adoption, but organizations must navigate the selection of competing standards, such as IP or MQTT, to get the most from IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Apr 2021
Video is now cloud-ready
The ability to migrate video surveillance workloads to the cloud and further depopulate the datacenter will give IT value-added resellers an advantage with CIOs who want to invest heavily in their ... Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Apr 2021
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
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Tip
07 Apr 2021
IoT integration challenges require strategy, vendor support
Every organization that implements an IoT deployment must inevitably figure out how to address integration challenges through vendor support and internal expertise. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Mar 2021
Where IT is headed in 2021: 5 key trends to watch
2021 might not yet feel too different from 2020, but CompTIA's latest report highlights five intriguing trends in the IT industry for which you need to be ready. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2021
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
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Blog Post
12 Mar 2021
How businesses can become more resilient and competitive in 2021
Organizations must make themselves future ready and adapt their business plans to take advantage of the seamless access IoT technology provides to crucial business data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2021
Overcome IoT application challenges with in-memory computing
With the adoption of IoT continuing to explode, developers should explore the potential of in-memory computing platforms to create a cost-effective, massively scalable foundation for their ... Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2021
Edge AI brings new uses to IoT devices
A Lenovo executive describes AI at the edge, highlighting how this rapidly advancing technology unlocks new automations and capabilities within IoT devices. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Mar 2021
Operation IoT interoperability: Testing device compatibility
Organizations can't just connect IoT devices to their network and assume everything will work. They must test and confirm that each part can connect and cooperate. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Mar 2021
Returning to live events in smart arenas
With increased precautions and IoT technology in place, consumers can find comfort in returning to in-person events at arenas or stadiums with better safety precautions to reduce the spread of germs. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2021
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
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Feature
22 Feb 2021
5 components of IoT streaming architecture
Software architects must create the basic IoT streaming architecture model for event flows before they can add unique features to their IoT applications. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
19 Feb 2021
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
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Feature
08 Feb 2021
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
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Feature
01 Feb 2021
Command tech conversations with IoT terminology you must know
Tech professionals should learn this IoT terminology to put the technology into context, start their journey and join emerging discussions with the same knowledge base. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jan 2021
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
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Definition
27 Jan 2021
MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport)
MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight open messaging protocol that provides resource-constrained network clients with a simple way to distribute telemetry information in low-bandwidth environments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jan 2021
Gain an edge on IoT storage
IoT storage on the edge is growing exponentially, so it's important companies prepare for and meet all its challenges. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2021
IoT becomes an on-ramp for edge computing
IoT dovetails with edge computing in two primary ways: IoT is a workload using edge computing as its platform and other edge workloads are more squarely in IoT’s influence, such as chemical plants ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jan 2021
Reasons to believe -- or not believe -- in IoT
There are several reasons to believe or not believe in IoT, but businesses can no longer deny the possible opportunities these connected devices bring to the table. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2020
Take lessons from the best 5 IoT blogs of 2020
IT administrators can catch up on the most popular topics of 2020 with IoT blogs on remote security, healthcare IoT and open source analytics platforms. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Dec 2020
Brownfield IoT could be OEMs’ ticket to success
Brownfield IoT models offer OEMs the opportunity to maximize revenue and meet customer expectations while also improving business operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2020
Prepare for IoT's role in U.S. CMMC compliance
CMMC compliance does not directly focus on IoT, but organizations must treat IoT as its own security challenge when admins try to meet the certification's requirements. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2020
How to build an effective edge IoT architecture
Explore edge IoT architectural components, what each part does and how they all connect to each other, including sensors, actuators, devices and gateways. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2020
Trends push IT and OT convergence opportunities and challenges
The use cases that come from IT/OT convergence and the global spread of supply chains, edge computing and 5G might make the effort to overcome convergence challenges worth it. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2020
What IoT security certifications can level up your career?
No matter what motivates an IT professional to expand their security knowledge, they have a variety of IoT security certifications to choose from to achieve their career goals. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2020
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
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Feature
11 Dec 2020
Understand the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, now law
Federal action through the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement law aims to create more security in the U.S. government's IoT infrastructure, but it could boost security across all sectors. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Nov 2020
Using technology to get workers back on campus safely
As employers begin to consider reopening offices, they can use precautionary measures such as predictive cleaning and contact tracing with the help of IoT devices to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 ... Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2020
Top 5 IoT predictions for growing use cases in 2021
IoT predictions for 2021 include growing use of medical wearable devices; ready-made, off-the-shelf AI; and IoT products and more sustainable energy for computing. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Nov 2020
Using IoT technology to help businesses thrive in a pandemic world
IoT devices can help both organizations and employees more sustainably use electricity and water under new working conditions, including work from home and limited occupancy offices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Nov 2020
IoT predictions for 2021
The changes that organizations have made to mitigate the effects and risk of the COVID-19 pandemic have set the stage for IoT development predictions for the new year. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Nov 2020
Why so many enterprise IoT projects fail
Organizations must prioritize software expertise in upper level management and avoid these six inaccurate assumptions of IoT projects to set themselves on a path to success. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2020
3 machine learning best practices to use in IoT projects
IoT machine learning takes a whole team of experts that can approach the project with the right mindset, effectively communicate, and facilitate user feedback and testing. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2020
4 strategies for scaling IoT to overcome technical challenges
IoT adoption alone can overwhelm an organization, but IoT leaders must also plan ahead to scale IoT deployments and avoid operational and technical pitfalls. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Oct 2020
IoT-based predictive maintenance staves off machine failures
Predictive maintenance uses sensors, gateways and management systems to predict when equipment failures will occur in manufacturing, oil and gas and food processing industries. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Oct 2020
IoT in the pandemic: Enabling improvements and innovation
With no end to uncertainty in sight, some businesses might be struggling to plan for the future. But embracing IoT can help them use data to draw insight and inform strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2020
Composable, an IoT infrastructure paradigm with potential
Composable infrastructure can stand up and down virtual servers depending on the varying needs of workloads. Learn why composability is a good for IoT. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2020
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
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Tip
20 Oct 2020
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
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Blog Post
14 Oct 2020
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
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Blog Post
07 Oct 2020
Track and trace in urban and suburban settings with IoT
The problem of COVID-19 is pressing, but the use of track and trace efforts with the help IoT devices and data gives local governments options and a way to act quickly. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2020
What does 5G IoT technology mean for future enterprises?
The emergence of 5G guarantees new architectures to connect billions of IoT devices but also introduces a host of new development challenges for practical applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2020
IoT robotics prevents hazards in manufacturing and healthcare
IoT and robotics independently offer many advantages to organizations, but the two technologies can also improve when combined for industrial operations and healthcare. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2020
smart home hub (home automation hub)
A smart home hub is hardware or software that connects devices on a home automation network and controls communications among them. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Aug 2020
How cloud-edge hybrid strategies impact IoT success
To reduce latency, process data and increase overall IoT success, organization should transform their cloud deployments into edge-cloud hybrid initiatives over the next few years. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2020
Focus on IoT ROI, not potential, during economic uncertainty
During challenging economic times, organizations must carefully plan IoT investments, whether that is to build the technology up or delay any major additions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Aug 2020
Determine the power of your IoT toolkit
Before committing to an IoT deployment, businesses must consider the right connectivity, data transmission and device management technologies for their use cases. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2020
Create the right approach to IoT adoption and scalability
Organizations can approach IoT adoption in three different ways, but all departments must be involved in the process to derive its value and build effective capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Aug 2020
Examine the future of AI for IoT to achieve business success
Taking advantage of emerging trends, such as AI and IoT, is key to business success. Start by exploring the direction these two technologies will take according to experts. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Aug 2020
Organizations seek digital experiences with IoT, AI and machine learning
As companies dive into IoT, AI and machine learning, they must factor it into their digital experience planning from the beginning to derive the full benefit these powerful technologies provide. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2020
AIoT applications prove the technology's adaptability
The combination of artificial intelligence and IoT has led to better predictive capabilities for devices, informed data storage, and enterprise machine optimization. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2020
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
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Blog Post
22 Jul 2020
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
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Feature
16 Jul 2020
Fog nodes simplify edge vs. cloud computing choice
The demanding architecture of IoT has many organizations wondering how best to distribute their resources in the cloud or at the edge, and how fog nodes fit into the equation. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2020
smart city
A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public and improve both the quality of government services and citizen welfare. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jul 2020
Companies seek to provide a standard for interoperable IoT devices
As the IoT market continues to grow and a new era of innovation and commercial opportunities abound, the full potential of this market will only be achieved if companies put in place reliable, ... Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2020
IoT innovation culture powers business success
What do organizations need to drive innovation in their IoT teams? Tech leaders can start by creating a culture of innovation to encourage creativity and growth in IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2020
10 steps to IoT deployment success
Business outcomes should take center stage when planning to deploy IoT. Address these 10 areas to smooth your project plan and guarantee quality and revenue. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jun 2020
5 steps to select the best IoT database
Organizations should begin their search for the right IoT database by understanding their data, functional requirements and how the database will fit into their business strategy. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jun 2020
TinyML accelerates the shift to modern edge data management
TinyML can help target low power IoT applications and determine when to power up or power down more complex, power hungry devices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jun 2020
3 questions every IoT device enterprise must ask themselves
IoT businesses looking to establish themselves as trusted partners with their customers must make it a priority to ask themselves a few integral questions and have an agreed upon plan for each of them. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jun 2020
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