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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Blog Post
04 Jun 2020
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
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Tip
28 May 2020
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
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Blog Post
27 May 2020
Get on the fast path to success with the ABCs of IoT
When designing IoT products, following the ABC's of IoT is the quickest and easiest way for design engineers and manufacturers to get on the right path to success. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 May 2020
IoT edge cloud balances the best of cloud and edge computing
Organizations are shifting IoT deployments from cloud computing to edge computing, but a newer option -- the edge cloud -- has emerged to bring the cloud to the edge. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 May 2020
IoT and the customer experience factor
If organizations want to realize all the benefits of IoT, they must evaluate the CX rather than code. This can help provide a seamless experience for the user. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 May 2020
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
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Tip
22 Apr 2020
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
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Blog Post
17 Apr 2020
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
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Feature
17 Apr 2020
How to plan for data storage in IoT deployments
Business objectives, data retention needs and cost all factor into where organizations should store endpoint-generated data in growing IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Apr 2020
IoT, AI and 83 problems
IoT and AI can offer a solution to the 80/20 dilemma in software, but companies must be willing to understand the context of IoT data and instill processes to better utilize their time and effort. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2020
WPAN standards for IoT continue to develop use cases
The IEEE WPAN standards offer reliable and strong connectivity for IoT applications that require high throughput, low operating power or long range. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2020
Ethernet in IoT still serves a purpose in the wireless age
When it comes to the internet and the cloud, Ethernet is the dominant wired network technology with expanding capabilities for IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2020
Wi-Fi for IoT gives organizations low-cost connection option
The IEEE standard 802.11 serves as a low-cost option to connect IoT devices via Wi-Fi. Until the 802.11 Working Group further improves the standard, understand which IoT use cases it works best for. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Mar 2020
IoT is here: Here’s what happens next
As 2019 ended and 2020 heralded in new technologies, IoT has entered a time of innovation and increasing creativity, and success in IoT will ultimately revolve around learning a new culture. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Mar 2020
ICIP IoT training: When to sell an IoT business plan
When organizations work through the development of an IoT product, it's important to externally confirm its value during each stage of the process. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Mar 2020
Understand IoT data storage options for data deluge
Cloud is the favored storage choice for many IoT uses, but vendors have stepped up their offerings to meet the growing variety of needs, including custom-built options. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Mar 2020
Making smart cities smarter by using a standardized approach
From smart cities to connected health and autonomous vehicles, interoperability between devices is crucial to develop a reliable network that can support applications over the same infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Mar 2020
How to apply ISA-95 for smart manufacturing with IIoT devices
Organizations can adapt ISA-95 for IIoT as long as the development team remembers that standards are not set in stone, and they must plan for its gaps in infrastructure and security. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2020
MSPAlliance: What's next for the managed services industry
In part two of our interview with the CEO of MSPAlliance, we discuss the continued influence of cybersecurity on the managed services industry and the opportunities that lay ahead. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Mar 2020
8 things all teams need to know about application trends
The Gartner Application Strategies and Solutions Summit of 2019 highlighted several emerging areas, no-code and low code. For those who weren’t able to make it to the event, here are top eight ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Mar 2020
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
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Blog Post
04 Mar 2020
IoT, culture and the global fear index
A survey conducted by Deloitte Consulting reveals how consumers really feel about technology and how IoT advocates can respond. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Feb 2020
time series database (TSDB)
A time series database (TSDB) is a software system optimized to sort and organize information measured by time. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2020
How different companies use the power of IoT
Companies such as Donaldson, Nexleaf and Perch are utilizing IoT to provide improved manufacturing efforts and user experiences by gathering valuable, real-time data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2020
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
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Feature
20 Feb 2020
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
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Blog Post
13 Feb 2020
Analyzing streaming data starts with the right tools
As IoT data becomes more complex, businesses must use next-generation technologies such as streaming analytics, graph analytics and location intelligence to increase profit and efficiency. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Feb 2020
Shared workspaces merge physical and digital worlds with IoT
In 2020, IoT Devices will help organizations transform workplaces to inspire their people with flexible spaces that bring a new spirit of productivity. Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Feb 2020
ICIP IoT training: IoT strategies drive industry change
An outcome-based IoT strategy will revolutionize the way organizations do business by focusing on the big picture rather than on the individual parts. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2020
IoT's role in advancing the energy transition in 2020
2020 will be a pivotal year for the energy transition. Thanks to improved data management techniques, companies can maximize the transformation of utility business models and robust collaborative ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2020
Bring life to things to maximize your IoT investment
CIOs can maximize their IoT investments by bringing life to things to create powerful ecosystems and build new business models, delivering positive outcomes for their customers, employees and partners. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2020
Understand IoT data management essentials
The flood of data from IoT devices requires careful planning of infrastructure and data management, and current processes might not be up to the task. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Feb 2020
4 IoT trends that will impact organizations in 2020
As IoT and connected devices continue to grow, organizations must establish best practices and ideal workflows to tackle whatever 2020 — and the future — might hold. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jan 2020
Monetizing IoT: Approaches to tie it together
There are many possibilities for monetizing an IoT solution. You must determine how to maneuver the three monetization levers and consider how your approach might change for different layers of the ... Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Jan 2020
ICIP IoT training: The service IoT business model
Instead of selling a product, organizations can use a service IoT business model to monetize physical products as a service. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jan 2020
The dos and don'ts of device management solution implementation
Device management is essential to deploying IoT devices. There are a few best practices that you should consider, such as formulating a plan to satisfy compliant standards and being aware of vendor ... Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2020
IoT and the customer experience: What to expect in 2020
Consumers are finding themselves increasingly surrounded by technology that talks to each other. See how retail is incorporating IoT and affecting customer experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2020
Make legacy IoT data protocols part of an IoT strategy
IT pros implement IoT devices to create and connect data; however, the lack of one IoT standard protocol counters the ability of IoT devices to work together. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jan 2020
Tapping video equipment for transformative business insights
Organizations might be better off kickstarting their IoT strategy by learning how to generate new value from dumb video insights first, instead of diving into achieving the greatest ROI from IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Jan 2020
A look back on eight IoT predictions
IoT predictions are always subject to change. Discover 8 IoT predictions made in the last few years, and how they have evolved. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jan 2020
2020: The year IoT really gets to work
IoT technology will change the way people work through virtual assistants and artificial intelligence handling mundane tasks to improve productivity and open up time for more interesting work. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2020
How to deal with the lack of IoT standards
With each IoT standards body creating its own architecture or framework, IT professionals have many options to sort through for any IoT deployment. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2020
The rise of thing commerce and what it means for software development
Thing commerce is no longer a niche concept. Companies and consumers are increasingly interacting with virtual assistants and software developers must learn how to properly deliver a consistent ... Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jan 2020
IoT skills and 4 experts every IoT project needs
Executives must understand the skills needed to get an IoT initiative off the ground and where to find the expertise to lead industry-specific projects. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2020
Sensor and analytics vendor Motionloft closes
Motionloft is ending its data collection services on Jan. 17, leaving its customers without a way to use their Motionloft sensors. The company is insolvent. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jan 2020
DNS threats emerge as IoT sticking point
Organizations can get wrapped up in the excitement of IoT technology and forget that older tech, including DNS, might not be up to supporting and securing new and old technology. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jan 2020
Positioning IoT to profit through product packaging
With IoT product packaging, businesses can meet market needs and revenue goals with different approaches to portioning products’ functionality. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jan 2020
What 2019's 'summer of outages' means for IoT
2019 was a tough year for cloud service providers as outages affected big companies such as Google and Apple, and businesses must implement several preventative steps to ensure their IoT devices ... Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2020
Thought-provoking IoT blogs from 2019
IT pros can start off 2020 strong by revisiting IoT blogs on the major topics of 2019, including IoT strategy and security, as well as ethical AI and IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jan 2020
It’s tough living on the edge
Edge computing has advantages in latency, but dealing with failure resiliency and automation, where both distribution and scale are so great, can be especially challenging. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Dec 2019
How to determine the top IoT usage and data industries for 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, use these tips to determine the top industries that will have the greatest penetration of IoT usage and value in 2020. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Dec 2019
Are there only three IoT use cases?
Following the fifth edition of IoT Solutions World Congress, vendors discussed the future of the IoT market and several use cases for IoT platforms and applications. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Dec 2019
Monetization metrics: understanding the units of value that matter to customers
Monetization metrics are a critical component to IoT product profitability, and product managers must understand how to use it in order to identify and price the units of value that are important ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Dec 2019
IoT requirements in a 5G world
As 5G gains popularity, businesses must adopt new IT strategies to get the most out of IoT data, such as taking advantage of event stream processing, adding new infrastructure and using machine ... Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Dec 2019
How can IoT innovations resulting from space missions be used?
Space exploration has shaped the course of society through technological advances in IoT applications for healthcare, personal and business use. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Dec 2019
How to create a data strategy for IoT
There is no value in IoT data if organizations don't understand how to use it properly. These five tips will help organization better analyze their IoT data and use it to improve business operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2019
5 ways to facilitate the convergence of IT and OT in IoT
Inherent differences between IT and OT teams can lead to conflict and a lack of cooperation. Learn how to align these two functions to ensure project success. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Dec 2019
Drastically simplify your IoT data pipeline
IoT devices can quickly create a massive amount of data that seems unmanageable, but data lake engines can simplify the data pipeline and get greater value from IoT data. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Dec 2019
AI in space exploration leads to more independent robots
Robots have successfully reached Mars and retrieved data from the planet, but imagine what scientists can achieve if AI in space can make its own choices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Dec 2019
IoT lays the pathway to smart cities of the future
Smart cities have the potential to efficiently maintain themselves with minimal human input and reduce risk with the help of IoT, but leaders must be cognizant of the challenges and their solutions. Continue Reading
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Podcast
04 Dec 2019
ICIP IoT Training: Creating IoT value
Organizations can create greater value in IoT products by combining innovative design, proper maintenance and improved operations beyond just connecting a device to the internet. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Dec 2019
The ten things that should happen in 2020, continued
Innovations in DesignOps, AppDev, digital innovation, AI, machine learning, IoT, bots and mobility will continue into 2020 as organizations seek to improve the user experience. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Nov 2019
SMBs and the great cloud video opportunity
As the role of video data continues to grow in importance, SMBs will need to look to cloud solutions to keep pace with the ever-evolving surveillance landscape and maintain a competitive advantage. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2019
4 requirements to choose the best enterprise IoT database
How should an IoT database differ from a traditional database? Learn what criteria databases need in order to handle the challenges that IoT technology brings with it. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Nov 2019
ISA-95 for IIoT gives architects a standard for integration
The rapid growth of IoT technology has led to a common complaint about the lack of standards across IoT, but organizations can use the ISA-95 standard for IIoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Nov 2019
Overcome data overload and prevent IIoT project failure
Organizations can use IIoT data to their advantage, but they must consider incorporating data modeling and infrastructure into their IIoT project plants to prevent failure. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Nov 2019
The ten things that should happen in 2020
Innovations in DesignOps, AppDev, digital innovation, AI, machine learning, IoT, bots and mobility will continue into 2020, and these are the top ten trends those in the IT industry should be ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Nov 2019
The secondary network: What is it and how do we manage it?
The secondary network is a collection of sensors and devices deployed within the demilitarized zone of industrial operations, which can help manufacturers gain better insight into data and improve ... Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Nov 2019
7 AI and IoT features create seamless ends in customer journeys
In the commerce and post-commerce phases of the customer journey, AI and IoT applications -- such as biometric payment or loyal customer engagement -- build a seamless customer experience. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Nov 2019
Four ways IoT will change the way we work in 2020
IoT, augmented reality and virtual assistants will give workers more time to focus on meaningful tasks instead of busy work in 2020. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Nov 2019
A new era of continuous streaming IoT analytics
Streaming business intelligence tools update the traditional analytics game to get the most out of real-time IoT sensor data instead of getting caught up on events that already happened. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Nov 2019
How is IoT driving the future of connected cars?
Implementation of different technologies, such as IoT, has transformed cars into intelligent, moving automobiles capable of connecting to traffic signals, signboards and more to improve a driver's ... Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2019
4 ways IoT cloud platforms improve application development
The cloud is a critical IoT resource for organizations with distributed, unpredictable IoT traffic. How can organizations get the most from their cloud provider tools? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Nov 2019
IoT for small and medium-sized enterprises
Small and medium-sized enterprises across industries can use IoT data in a variety of ways, such as predictive maintenance or optimizing customer experiences to improve products and services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Nov 2019
The role of the car data marketplace for third-party mobility services
Developing applications for the connected car market can be difficult for third-party mobility developers, but there are certain ways for them to obtain crucial customer data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Nov 2019
Edge computing and IoT product design
As edge computing begins to take hold in IoT, you must evaluate whether edge computing will provide value to your edge devices, or if it will only introduce increased hardware costs and other ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2019
Survive and thrive in today’s increasingly competitive world with trendwatching
Trendwatching -- being able to identify trends and analyze their affect on business and society over time -- is quickly becoming a must have skill for IT pros looking to stay competitive in their ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2019
Agri-tech – the next big IoT solution to feed the world
Farming practices have much room for improvement thanks to the development of IoT sensors and analytics platforms to help farmers optimize the controllable conditions for crop growth. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Oct 2019
Unlock the benefits of a smart building
Smart buildings and technologies enable businesses to strategically control HVAC, security, lighting and building automation systems to better improve usage costs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Oct 2019
Remote device management of connected robots
Robot original equipment manufacturers and solution providers need to prioritize and build a scalable remote management solution that includes core functional features, security and additional ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Oct 2019
How connected RPA drives collaborative transformation
Organizations that adopt connected RPA with AI and cognitive technologies enable them to automate tasks within their businesses, as well as their new and existing applications. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Oct 2019
The unique requirements for the edge data layer
Where data is stored affects both distribution and connectivity. By keeping data in the right type of storage with dedicated private lines, organizations can improve both performance and security. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Oct 2019
How machine learning and IoT increase customer lifetime value
Organizations may be tempted to jump on the latest bandwagon when it comes to cool technologies such as AI and IoT, but machine learning and IoT analytics must serve a purpose. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Oct 2019
How do you know your AI is making the right choices?
When human beings are removed from decision making processes, it can raise questions about how artificial intelligent reached its conclusions. Access to raw data, transparency and knowledge graphs ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Oct 2019
How IoT is transforming energy efficiency tactics
Energy efficiency is a critical component to a retailer's everyday operations, and IoT sensors and data can help them save on energy consumption and costs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Oct 2019
The future of work and enterprise IoT
IoT is no longer just for consumer or industrial use cases. Enterprise IoT can improve employee efficiency and satisfaction, but IT administrators must reconsider tried and true approaches to ... Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2019
Solve real-world challenges with IoT for smart cities
IoT devices can improve the quality of life for citizens of smart cities in many ways, whether the devices save lives, manage noise pollution or decrease response time to natural disasters. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Oct 2019
IoT monetization framework: The IoT stack and how to monetize it
To properly monetize an IoT product, it's important to understand which part – or parts – of the stack the product fits into, and which monetization levers are available to pull. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Oct 2019
The future of IoT is here – Are you ready?
The number of organizations using IoT continues to grow. Businesses that recognize and tap into its power and potential will be able to look at the future with confidence and excitement. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Sep 2019
IoT devices push to move the workplace to the cloud
Organizations that incorporate more connected devices into their operations strategy must understand how to deploy, maintain and secure these devices to ensure the success of IoT devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2019
3 experts discuss how to navigate the challenges of IoT
IoT has given organizations opportunities to improve processes and predict issues from the flood of data. How will advancements and its own limitations shape the future of IoT? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Sep 2019
How to prepare for the age of edge storage
As data floods in from IoT devices and applications move to the cloud, organizations should consider separating storage from compute with the NVMe/TCP standard. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Sep 2019
Approach the measurement of ROI for IoT projects with care
It's easy to get caught up on the numbers when it comes to potential business investments, but organizations should be weary of an obsession with ROI and sometimes just dive into an IoT project. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2019
AI in the IoT customer journey enriches the experience
The typical customer experience has evolved with the adoption of AI and IoT, and consumers now expect organizations to include personalized features throughout the customer journey. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Sep 2019
5 tips to structure IoT systems for insights
Without a solid foundation for an IoT deployment, organizations won't be able to extract the valuable data that leads to actionable insights to ensure business success. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
Ensure an effective IoT asset management initiative
IoT devices have boosted the real-time tracking game for items as diverse as tools, shipping containers and vehicles, though other uses of IoT might be more profitable. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
Create a manageable, secure IT/OT convergence strategy in 3 steps
An effective IT/OT strategy requires at least three things: an evangelist, an infrastructure reference architecture and a plan to sanely divide operations between IT and OT. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
Tips and tricks to integrate IT and OT teams securely
IT and operational teams can work in tandem to support IoT projects, but their separate roles and responsibilities to one another must be clearly defined. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
What's the role of people in IT/OT security?
To enable a smoother, more secure IT/OT convergence, get wise to the potential conflicts between IT and OT historical priorities and traditional work cultures. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Sep 2019
Why AI is critical for an IoT breakthrough
The number of connected devices continues to grow, and so do notification systems. Without AI, businesses and users miss out on critical operational insights they can gather from IoT data alerts. Continue Reading