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
09 Mar 2018
How predictive maintenance can transform industrial IoT
Taking a proactive approach to maintenance with IoT, versus a reactive one, can save industrial organizations time and money. Splunk's Erick Dean discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2018
Four keys to successful IoT product software: Using a co-development approach
Deploying successful IoT software is much like building a house; it requires coordination and prioritization. IPS's Danny Aponte offers four steps to creating successful IoT software. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Mar 2018
How to get started with IoT when there's so little standardization
While launching an enterprise IoT project in a market of little standardization may seem daunting, Deloitte Consulting's Robert Schmid warns not to wait for a leader to emerge. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Mar 2018
IoT myths busted for your business
If you're looking to start or restart an IoT project, you'll need a clear, fact-based understanding of IoT. To help, Cisco's Maciej Kranz dispels five major enterprise IoT myths. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Feb 2018
The complexities of building a subscription IoT business
When it comes to generating recurring revenue with IoT, designing products is half the battle. Zipit's Frank Greer provides tips for building successful subscription IoT businesses. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2018
With help from DevOps, IoT initiatives get off the ground
There are a number of best practices from DevOps that IoT deployments can benefit from, especially around testing, data streams and architectures. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Feb 2018
Where are my people? Using IoT to sense location
IoT will drive employee productivity and improve customer interaction. Mindtree's Srinivas Bhagavatula discusses the benefits and challenges of using location sensing in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Feb 2018
The Augmented Age: A time of great possibilities
Venuetize's Nimish Shrivastava explains how the Augmented Age is leading to new ways of experiencing and engaging with smart spaces, as well as opportunities for the people managing these spaces. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2018
New mobility and digital identity: A revolution in motion
A new generation of mobility services is on the rise. ForgeRock's Michael Tworek outlines the new mobility era, including its challenges, benefits and the role of digital identity in it. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Feb 2018
Putting the IoT cart before the horse
What is the ultimate holy grail of IoT-driven business value, and can IoT platforms deliver on this value? Hitachi Consulting's Rajesh Devnani discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Feb 2018
Five key factors for building killer IoT visualizations and reports
Bsquare's Dave McCarthy offers five key factors to consider when building IoT reports and visualizations to make it easier to understand what you and your peers want to learn from your connected ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Feb 2018
Four tips to prototype your IoT product on a shoestring budget
For every hit IoT product, there are dozens of failures. Proper prototyping, while costly, can help developers judge viability and validate the product's market fit. Yeti's Tony Scherba discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Feb 2018
Five IoT trends to remain relevant in 2018
MobiDev's Serge Koba outlines five key IoT trends will remain relevant throughout 2018 for developers and business owners alike. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2018
Changing the IoT mindset to take a business-first approach
By taking a business-first versus technology-first approach to IoT, says IMS Evolve's Jason Kay, companies can achieve valuable IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2018
For IIoT success, manufacturing IT must overcome cloud resistance
While many factory leaders are wary of the cloud, rejecting its use can hinder the ability to gain the benefits from smart manufacturing and IIoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2018
How IoT drives digital transformation
Digital transformation driven by IoT is highly beneficial -- and unavoidable if businesses want to remain competitive. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Feb 2018
IoT is the key to sustainability, so what's holding it back?
There's an underutilized tool that can help create a sustainable future: IoT. Wipro's Jayraj Nair discusses steps companies can take towards a more sustainable, connected future. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Feb 2018
Lessons from IoT Evolution Expo
The IoT Evolution Expo brought IoT decision-makers together in panel discussion about how IoT is driving sustainability. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2018
Wearables: The next wave of enterprise IoT?
Enterprises are adopting wearables to reap the benefits of people-generated data. However, few realize the challenge of securing them. MOBI's Josh Garrett offers tips to keep enterprise wearables safe. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2018
Be careful of 'The Walking Dead' of IoT
To survive a potential technology apocalypse, companies today must be careful of 'The Walking Dead' of IoT. OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2018
Smart manufacturing and IoT: Driving operational efficiency with real-time insights
Insights gleaned from IoT data are changing business models, and no other sector has been impacted by the IoT transformation more than manufacturing. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2018
IoT in 2018: To infinity and beyond!
What does IoT in 2018 hold for us? Infor's Guy Courtin offers insights into consumer IoT, the IoT and AI partnership, IoT privacy and more. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jan 2018
Subscription and pay-per-use IoT revenue models
When it comes to IoT, monetization is key. Flexera's Eric Free explains the opportunities and challenges of subscription and pay-per-use IoT revenue models. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2018
The data platform is key to connected cars and the internet of automotive things
The success of connected and autonomous cars requires a fundamental shift in the data platforms used to support them. MapR's Crystal Valentine discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jan 2018
NFC unlocks opportunities in technology at CES 2018
NFC Forum's Paula Hunter highlights four products from CES 2018 that are good examples of NFC technology fueling innovation and product development. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jan 2018
When IoT puts the user last
When it comes to consumer IoT, it should be all about the user experience. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case, explains Red Hat's Gordon Haff. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jan 2018
IoT in 2018: Reality checks and real-world applications
Sage's Klaus-Michael Vogelberg offers three key IoT megatrends to watch for over the next year and beyond. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2018
Why you need to design for analytics to succeed at IoT
Timely, reliable, accessible, trustworthy analytics is the future battlefield on which IoT wars will ultimately be won or lost. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jan 2018
Power companies plug into Salesforce IoT and AI applications
Gathering data points in apps and then processing the data via AI creates opportunities for companies in the energy vertical to automate the service side of the customer experience. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2018
Smart cities for a stronger, resilient future
Resiliency is achievable through smart cities, says Johnson Controls' Lisa Brown, it's just a matter of taking advantage of the technologies at hand. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2018
Automotive IoT: Will your car let you drive home from the bar?
Are behavioral analytics for IoT and autonomous cars key to keeping the roadways safe? FICO's Scott Zoldi discusses the treasure trove of data onboard sensors generate. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jan 2018
The infinite struggle of testing IoT
Testing IoT isn't the easiest process. Sogeti's Tom van de Ven offers tips on how to approach it and create your IoT test strategy. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jan 2018
Key considerations of AI, IoT and digital transformation
Mark Troester of Progress explores the convergence of today's digital trends -- AI, IoT and digital transformation -- and what it means for your business. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jan 2018
When will we all have a smart home?
2017 was not the year of the smart home. But it is one the IoT segments that will grow fastest during 2018, says Francisco Maroto of OIES Consulting. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jan 2018
Enterprise IoT innovation labs are killing connected product success
Connected products and IoT systems require much more than a centralized innovation lab can deliver. BrightWolf's James Branigan explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2018
How businesses can use the internet of things to save the environment
The exchange of ideas, expertise and data among people, organizations and governments could enable the corporate world to create more sustainable products and services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2018
IoT to grow out of awkward adolescence in 2018 and other trends for the new year
It will be 2018 in which IoT grows up and offers true innovation. Infiswift's Arup Barat discusses this and more IoT trends for the coming year. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jan 2018
Turnkey IoT: Balancing customizability and ease of implementation
Robert Schmid of Deloitte Consulting explains how turnkey IoT offers a customized IoT solution with ease of implementation -- the best of both worlds. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jan 2018
Enterprise mobility: What to expect in 2018
MOBI's Josh Garrett discusses trends for enterprise mobility in 2018, explaining why Microsoft will be relevant in mobility and why exclusive BYOD is out. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
08 Jan 2018
IoT predictions 2018: What will the next year of connectedness bring?
The internet of things is in full swing -- but what will the next year bring? Industry experts look into their crystal balls and offer IoT predictions for the year ahead. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jan 2018
Addressing the fundamental challenges to IoT data management
Striim CTO Steve Wilkes discusses the three primary challenges of IoT data management and the importance of a streaming-first architecture. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Dec 2017
IoT implementation in mind? Five critical factors you must consider
Saviant Consulting's Yatish Patel offers five factors, from security to interoperability, to consider for a successful enterprise IoT implementation. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Dec 2017
Wearable IoT devices guard personal safety in rugged environments
Wearable IoT devices are finding a home in rugged environments, helping ensure the health and safety of athletes and industrial workers alike. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2017
San Francisco smart city pilots aim to make streets safer
In San Francisco, smart city parking apps are already paying off, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving rider satisfaction. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2017
NYC smart city projects focus on user experience, transportation
In NYC, smart city initiatives are all about the area's citizens, residents and tourists, with user experience a key consideration for success. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Sep 2017
Three examples of IoT in the enterprise
MOBI's Josh Garrett offers three examples of IoT in the enterprise and explores how a mobility management platform can benefit each. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Sep 2017
The importance of flexibility when selecting IoT technology
The fusion of energy management, security and convenience in IoT creates a tailored, personalized user experience, says Rob Martens of Allegion. In other words, it provides flexibility. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Jun 2017
Zigbee
Zigbee is a standards-based wireless technology developed to enable low-cost, low-power wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) networks. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jun 2017
Making sense of IoT interoperability
Why is it important for organizations to think strategically about IoT interoperability? There are at least three reasons why; learn more. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 May 2017
The pros and cons of pull and push models for processing IoT data
When deciding on a "pull" or "push" IoT data flow model, be sure to match the pros and cons of each to your organization's overall goals. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 May 2017
Why are IoT developers confused by MQTT and CoAP?
For IoT device communication, two specialized, competing protocols stand out: MQTT and CoAP. Take a look at what they are and when to use them. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Mar 2017
Top five benefits of real-time business intelligence for utilities
Explore the top five benefits of real-time business intelligence for utility companies, from optimizing asset performance to boosting customer satisfaction. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Mar 2017
The future of the IoT-enabled smart home
The IoT-enabled smart home of the future will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to run the dishwasher -- and end domestic violence. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2017
Four key characteristics of meetings
To understand how IoT can help the workplace, it's important to understand what makes meetings bad or unproductive in the first place. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2016
Real-time data management will be the keystone of IoT
While consumer-grade internet of things devices are hogging the limelight, it will be in real-time data management where the value of IoT lies. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Dec 2016
Internet of People (IoP): The next frontier for IoT
The Internet of People (IoP) is not just more sensor data, but it is a learning process or a study of how people interact with sensor data. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2016
XMPP: IoT protocol winner, or second place to MQTT?
XMPP has come a long way from its beginnings as Jabber, but is the lightweight XMPP-IoT specification ready for the spotlight? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Oct 2016
The internet of things is in your future - the law says so!
Moore's Law and Metcalfe's Law planted the seeds for the internet of things decades ago, illustrating and helping to predict potential for IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Jul 2016
IoT data: Where is it stored?
Along with storing IoT data at the back-end, devices should also store data at the device itself; this will prevent outage issues and consumer frustration. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2016
IoT data management: Establishing connected data use agreements
Connected devices continue to move into the mainstream, but they raise major IoT data management questions for both businesses and their customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Dec 2015
IoT data analytics spurred on by big data's expansion
Data from the Internet of Things creates opportunities to analyze equipment performance and track the activities of drivers and users of wearable devices. But IoT data analytics requires significant IT provisions. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2015
IoT devices, data use developing faster than common standard
The onslaught of data from IoT devices may not happen until a set of common standards is developed. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2015
Evaluating IoT data storage in the cloud
Organizations increasingly need to store data generated from the Internet of Things, which means deciding between cloud and on-premises IoT data storage is more important than ever. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jun 2015
IoT devices: How to develop an effective cloud strategy
How to use the cloud to connect to IoT devices with back-end application is important for companies looking toward the future. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Apr 2015
HDS storage strategy centers on Internet of Things
The Hitachi Data Systems strategy runs along two tracks -- software-defined storage and social innovation. How will HDS storage connect the dots and align with the Internet of Things? Continue Reading