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26 Nov 2024
How to choose between Windows 10 IoT and Linux
Choosing between Windows IoT and Linux for IoT device management might seem like an obvious choice, but six core factors could sway IT leaders to make an unexpected decision. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2024
How to enroll Windows IoT devices in Microsoft Intune
Managing Windows IoT devices starts with the proper enrollment, and administrators can take advantage of Microsoft Intune's capabilities to unify endpoint management. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Sep 2018
Autonomous mobile robots are ready for takeoff
Industrial and mobile robotics are fueling today's factories with automation. Persistent Systems' Sachin Kurlekar explores how autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are emerging to tackle new tasks ... Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2018
Blockchain offers a new approach to customer satisfaction with the help of IoT
Pairing blockchain with IoT is revolutionizing the customer experience, says Voxpro's Brian Hannon, namely by providing the trust needed to build customer relationships on core values of security, ... Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2018
Making connectivity more resilient is critical for IoT
Without the right connectivity to the cloud, IoT applications can suffer. 128 Technology's Erik Thoen explains the importance of IoT connectivity and how to achieve connectivity resilience in an ... Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2018
Pinpoint IoT PCB wire bonding reliability
There are 10 key principles that must be adhered to with pinpoint accuracy in assembly and manufacturing so that IoT PCB wire bonding maintains high reliability. NexLogic's Zulki Khan explains. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2018
Integrating IoT and ERP data to achieve performance excellence
Linking IoT and transactional data is the gateway to digital transformation, despite the complexities involved. Oracle NetSuite's David Gustovich outlines why integrating IoT and ERP is a win for ... Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
Eating too much IoT bandwidth? Deploy containers at the edge
Containers make sense within development environments. Understanding why folks use containers at the edge of an IoT network requires a little more thought. Red Hat's James Kirkland discusses. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
The internet of things without AI-enabled IoT? Still dumb
Internet of things enterprise adoption has gathered steam. But AI-enabled IoT is poised to give connected devices contextualized, actionable intelligence Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
Open IoT accelerates digital twin adoption
A digital twin is only as good as the data it is built on and collects. And as Schneider Electric's Andrew Bennett explains, if the systems involved are proprietary and don't integrate, the amount ... Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2018
Avoid killing your IoT device battery life with these 4 tips
Battery life can make or break an IoT device. Keysight Technologies' Cheryl Ajluni outlines four tips to help product makers ensure their devices have a long battery life. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2018
Bridging the gap between IoT and the enterprise
To achieve a bidirectional data conversation with business and the edge, new architectural patterns need to be adopted for IoT. HarperDB's Stephen Goldberg discusses the benefits of HTAP for ... Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Aug 2018
IoT and robotics, evolving together
While robotics for automation has existed for decades, adding IoT into the mix has changed the game for the industry. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2018
Open source Kaa IoT middleware to take on enterprise IoT
While many open source IoT middleware options exist, the open source Kaa IoT platform is touted by the company as secure, multifaceted and, overall, business-ready. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2018
Deeper than deep sleep: Creating a zero-load microcontroller standby
Even in a standby state, microcontrollers siphon off some amount of power. Arrow Electronics' Jeremy S. Cook outlines how to turn your microcontroller into a zero-load standby. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2018
Predictions on a silver platter: How AI Is creating more effective human interactions
Artificial intelligence can help service providers anticipate what customers need and want before the customer even knows. Sisense's Guy Levy-Yurista examines how AI will offer high-value service. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2018
Digital transformation: Get your head out of the cloud
This is the first of a five-part blog series. So, one of my New Year's resolutions was to blog more, but to date I've been blogging about as much as exercising. That said, as my IoT strategy and ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Aug 2018
Face recognition: Real 3D versus academic 2D
Face recognition is a powerful emerging technology with great potential -- if the value is accurately presented to the public. SensibleVision's George Brostoff sets the story straight. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2018
Using digital twin technology to simulate IoT
Thanks to the use of digital twins, IoT issues such as device interactions, development and PLM can be solved. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jul 2018
Get your wires straight for IoT
Wire bonding is a critical component of IoT printed circuit boards. NexLogic's Zulki Khan explains why, offering advice to find the best EMS provider for your IoT PCB project. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2018
Artificial intelligence and the connected plant
Traditional plants need to adopt new technologies to embrace digital transformation and its value. SparkCognition's Stuart Gillen outlines how artificial intelligence fits into the connected plant ... Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2018
Oracle Integration Cloud services fuse IoT and third-party apps
How do you integrate IoT data with other feeds or third-party systems? Oracle has a unified platform to help get the job done. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2018
With AWS Greengrass, IoT apps become seamless edge to cloud
Find out how the various applications and infrastructure pieces work together when building an IoT app on top of AWS Greengrass. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2018
From words to action: Implementing AI
As AI goes from a "nice to have" to a "need to have," it's also evolving in terms of complexity. Implementing AI isn't one-size-fits-all, as Progress's Mark Troester explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2018
Three ways open source software makes IoT stronger
Open source software has never been more valuable than it is today. And its effect on IoT, says MOBI's Josh Garrett, allows advanced initiative investments to pay off in three disruptive ways. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2018
Smart glasses technology embraces AR -- will enterprises and consumers?
Ready for augmented reality smart glasses? As smart glasses technology continues to advance and starts looking more like prescription glasses, smart glasses will gain acceptance. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jun 2018
How analogue makers can further their craft with digital tools
Digital tools are helping physical makers expand their horizons, allowing them to take their trade or hobby to the next level. Arrow Electronics' Zach Wendt discusses three such tools. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2018
Exploring an AI foundation for networking in the IoT age
AI is a must-have for businesses that need to keep up with soaring numbers of new devices, things and apps in today's IoT world. Mist's Sudheer Matta outlines the four key components for building ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jun 2018
Automation vs. humanity: A false binary choice
Drishti's Prasad Akella advises to ignore the scary "human versus robots" headlines; the complex reality is actually one of mutual growth and gradual change, one of humans and machines. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2018
Five steps toward making smart IoT testing a reality
Testing in the day and age of the internet of things poses many challenges. Eggplant's Antony Edwards offers five steps DevOps teams must take to start delivering smart IoT testing today. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2018
Becoming better with blockchain
Marlabs' Sanjay Vidyadharan explains why the value of blockchain today lies in applications other than the initial reason the technology became popular. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2018
Why speed matters in AI
As the AI market heats up, almost every company has its eye on new products and services. However, as Aricent's Ben Pietrabella outlines, speed to market without direction won't get you far. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2018
PADS accelerates IoT PCB design
NexLogic's Zulki Khan explains the design software needed to assist IoT PCB designers through various design phases, as well as to assure IoT PCBs are accurately produced. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2018
The time of connected machines and artificial intelligence is arriving
Connecting machines is just the first stage of getting insight, says OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto. The real value comes when you combine IoT and AI. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2018
IoT gives the mobile gaming industry a facelift
The mobile gaming industry is getting a makeover thanks to the internet of things. Tatvasoft's Ritesh Mehta explains how IoT and gaming go hand in hand. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2018
IoT platform engineering: Capitalizing on the massive potential of IoT
Happiest Minds Technologies' Datta Kulkarni explains what IoT platforms are and why your organization needs one, as well as three approaches to building an IoT platform that suits your enterprise's ... Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2018
Why bots are the new smartphone
As chatbot and artificial intelligence technologies advance, we're going to start seeing a new class of bots become as ubiquitous as smartphones. Sisense's Guy Levy-Yurista explains. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2018
AI will crown the world's first trillion-dollar company
It will not be long before we meet new billionaires sprouting from the AI and IoT communities as the technology advances and generates mountains of useful data, says Dogtown Media's Marc Fischer. Continue Reading
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30 May 2018
Serving up five real-world applications for Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi isn't a passing fad; it's finding a home in real companies making legitimate products. Geisel Software's Brian Geisel outlines how the low-cost microcomputers can transform traditional ... Continue Reading
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29 May 2018
The smart machine era: The rise of the robot overlords
Smart machines will make our world much better, says RTI's Stan Schneider. The smart machine era will be liberating in ways we cannot imagine today. Continue Reading
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21 May 2018
With Node-Red, IoT development gets simplified
The Node-Red programming tool uses a flow-based development model to simplify IoT development, but it's not without its challenges. Continue Reading
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14 May 2018
Hyperledger Sawtooth: Blockchain for the enterprise
Hyperledger Sawtooth, an open source blockchain platform, is designed to help enterprises build distributed ledger applications and networks -- but it's also of interest for IoT applications. Continue Reading
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09 May 2018
Amazon IoT Button: Dedicated hardware to do one cool thing
Exadel's Jonathan Fries explains how the Amazon IoT Button offers always-on, 'press a button and things happen' functionality, allowing developers to create simple, easy-to-use IoT applications. Continue Reading
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07 May 2018
Blockchain could hold the keys to the IoT's future
Is blockchain the answer to managing IoT security issues and the deluge of incoming IoT data? Canonical's Jamie Bennett discusses the partnership of IoT and blockchain. Continue Reading
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07 May 2018
Ready or not, the IoT data marketplace is on its way
IOTA Foundation launched a proof-of-concept IoT data marketplace that runs on 'tangle,' a blockless distributed ledger architecture. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 May 2018
Diversity of data: The key to secure 3D face authentication
SensibleVision's George Brostoff recommends organizations focus on quality and diversity of data rather than just the size of the database for successful, secure 3D face authentication. Continue Reading
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02 May 2018
Chatbots and IIoT: What could they possibly have in common?
What if you could pair a conversational chatbot with the plethora of sensor data from IIoT to help manage a response or activity based on a predictive outcome? Progress' Mark Troester discusses. Continue Reading
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02 May 2018
At OSIsoft PI World, IT/OT convergence a hot topic
Building IoT connectivity with a PI Server across multiple plants to improve analytics and efficiency is a great goal, but achieving it isn't without its challenges, as evidenced at OSIsoft PI World 2018. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2018
Six ways augmented reality is changing the world as we know it
Mobiliya's Krish Kupathil offers six prominent verticals that have already integrated augmented reality into their daily workflow processes which enterprises considering AR should learn from. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2018
Pressure to innovate pushes change agents toward mixed reality pilots
Augmented, virtual and mixed reality are making their way into the enterprise -- that is, if they don't fall prey to 'innovation cannibalism' first. Kaleido Insights' Jaimy Szymanski discusses. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2018
RSA IoT Village 2018: Hacking some of the things
Editorial Director Robert Richardson takes a seat at the lab table at the IoT Village in the Sandbox area at the 2018 RSA Conference to hack his way into some IoT devices. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2018
Awakening the potential of IoT with programming languages
To achieve the full benefits of an IoT deployment, says Karina Popova, using a programming language for embedded development and a programming language for web server development is critical. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2018
IoT finds a home in RPA technology
The automated nature of IoT makes it a perfect mate for RPA software, helping companies streamline processes and reduce human error, among other benefits. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Apr 2018
Four common myths about AI
AI coverage is everywhere, but there are many misunderstandings about it. Aricent's Ben Pietrabella looks at four enduring myths and explains why businesses need to reboot their thinking. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2018
Where the rubber meets the road: Blockchain, AI and automobiles
When you combine blockchain, AI and automobiles, an auditable 'time chain of events' can be recorded. FICO's Scott Zoldi discusses the uses and benefits. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2018
IoT-enabled security cameras: How to avoid the headaches
Security cameras are visual sensors by nature, so why not add analytics and benefit further? Cisco Meraki's George Bentinck offers advice on adopting IP-enabled security cameras. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2018
Computer vision holds the key to disrupting TV advertising space
The TV industry needs to move toward personalized, targeted real-time advertising and abandon the traditional way of gathering viewer analytics. EyeSight's Ran Baror explains how. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2018
From mono to micro: Paving the way to IoT
Microservices play a critical role in IoT, explains LeanIX's André Christ, providing the flexibility needed to capture, process and manage massive volumes of IoT data. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2018
The anatomy of a smart app
How do you make IoT technology development manageable? Mendix's Johan den Haan says the answer lies in adopting a platform approach with an additional model-driven platform layer. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2018
Synthetic sensors simplify IoT development
Find out how a new programming abstraction for sensors known as synthetic sensors could simplify IoT app development, especially for industrial IoT situations. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Mar 2018
In-motion 3D face authentication: A new set of digital eyes to keep you safe
The next wave of biometrics is here. The combination of AI-software and 3D cameras, says SensibleVision's George Brostoff, is ready to revolutionize public safety and security. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2018
Anatomy of next-gen IoT PCBs
IoT printed circuit boards are evolving to meet the size, performance, reliability and cost demands of IoT deployments. NexLogic's Zulki Khan explains the different IoT PCB options available. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
Artificial intelligence at work in the workplace
AI is making inroads in the workplace. Broadsoft's Scott Hoffpauir offers a clear-eyed look at what AI is and how it can be put to work today. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2018
How AI and IoT will interact
To create a world of seamless exchange between people, networks, devices and applications, IoT in concert with AI is critical, says Tata Communications' Tim Sherwood. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
Use application performance monitoring to gain end-to-end IoT visibility
The interconnected nature of IoT devices, mobile apps, web apps and back-end services makes it a natural fit for APM technologies, says AppDynamics' Jonah Kowall. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
'4D printing' is the catchphrase, programmable materials the newsmakers
4D printing may be years off, but applications of programmable materials are already stealing the spotlight. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2018
The white knights of IoT platforms
Over the past few years, a number of IoT platforms have been acquired by larger companies, essentially becoming white knights to startups. OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto discusses. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
Introducing authentic AI: Making artificial intelligence effective
Voyager Labs' Jay Klein offers pointers to systematically assess and evaluate AI-based products and technologies to ensure their authenticity and therefore effectiveness in specific use cases. Continue Reading
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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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08 Mar 2018
Wearables at work: Why enterprise usage is outshining consumer usage
Wearable devices aren't just a consumer fad -- they're making inroads in the enterprise, improving worker safety and resiliency, says Borqs Technologies' George Thangadurai. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
What is the real state of IoT gateways?
Intelligent gateways are a valuable addition to the IoT ecosystem, but how to deploy them -- and when not to -- is not yet widely understood. Aricent's Ben Pietrabella discusses. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2018
My car just told me to stop texting and watch the road!
Thanks to the miniaturization of 3D cameras and increasingly powerful AI software, says Sensible Vision's George Brostoff, interaction between people and their cars will never be the same. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2018
Finding the killer IoT app: Why worry?
Companies are anxiously looking for the killer IoT app. But, according to OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto, the true killer IoT app doesn't exist. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
Java is the perfect match for internet of things apps
The rise of IoT and M2M ecosystems require a programming language that is easy to use across devices and platforms. TatvaSoft's Ritesh Mehta explains why Java is the perfect choice. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
AR/VR is changing the way enterprises do business -- ready to jump in?
Augmented reality and virtual reality technologies aren't just for gamers anymore. Harman's Andrew Till explains how AR/VR is changing the enterprise as we know it. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
A definitive list of top enterprise augmented reality trends
Upskill's Brian Ballard outlines the top five augmented reality trends for 2018, from improved AR accessibility for enterprises to the broad adoption of AR in service and logistics. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Winning the voice wars: Making the human-machine interface work
The voice-driven world is coming. But to succeed, says TestPlant's Antony Edwards, the challenges facing the human-machine interface must be solved. Continue Reading
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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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19 Feb 2018
IoT in 2017: Retrospective lessons from the field
Red Hat's James Kirkland looks back on IoT in 2017 and forward to IoT in the coming year, offering insights into why the future of IoT should be open source. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2018
Filament Blocklet Chip connects blockchain and IoT edge
Blockchain is already hyped for IoT use, but Filament is the first company to enable basic blockchain operations to be computed on its Blocklet Chip, a chip directly on the device. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2018
Connecting AI and IoT with blockchain-based platforms
Blockchain-based platforms are emerging as one of many options to securely connect artificial intelligence with IoT at the network edge. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2018
Embedded vision in IoT
Vision is undoubtedly one of the most important human sensing abilities. Now, the use of embedded vision is helping devices, objects and things "see," analyze and interpret. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2018
Digital twins can be the intelligent edge for IoT
We cannot overstate the importance digital twins will have for a number of industries, especially manufacturing installations and processes that need close interactions between machines and human. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2018
Six challenges facing blockchain and IoT convergence
While distributed ledger technology is in the spotlight, there are some challenges facing the convergence of blockchain and IoT. Kaleido Insights' Jessica Groopman discusses. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2018
How IoT botnets affect the 'internet of money,' cryptocurrency
We know botnets can wreak havoc, but what about IoT botnets? And how will they affect cryptocurrencies? Nexsoftsys's James Warner discusses. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2018
The internet of things and SharePoint deliver business benefits
Microsoft's SharePoint remains an in-demand business platform for organizations all over the world. Combined it with IoT to reap even more benefits. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2018
Habitap smart home management system connects Singapore residents
Built on Greenwave Systems' Axon platform, Philip Tang's Habitap smart home management system delivers connected services, including universal controls and single-app access to luxury services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jan 2018
Demystifying machine learning: How do machines really learn?
Machine learning is a hot topic nowadays. Mark Troester of Progress explains how machines learn, and how it may impact your AI and machine learning strategies. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2018
Greenwave Systems helps power island's smart energy project
With partnerships and IoT technologies, a Danish island's energy provider will implement a flexible green energy grid that better utilizes renewable resources. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2018
How machine learning streamlines location data with the Kalman filter
LogiNext's Manisha Raisinghani explains how machine learning and the Kalman filter helped the company improve the accuracy of location data. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
How AI is transforming customer experiences and the role of APIs
Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses interact with their customers. Axway's Suraj Kumar explains the role of AI in CX and how APIs make it easier to adopt. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jan 2018
Ubuntu Core: A secure open source OS for IoT
Canonical says easy over-the-air updates put its open source IoT OS ahead of the competition, but others tout its security, flexibility and scalability. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2018
A careful look at RF for your IoT PCBs
When it comes to IoT PCBs, radio frequency is a whole new ballgame. NexLogic's Zulki Khan explains the RF considerations to keep in mind. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2018
Open source code recycling: Know your software supply chain
To ensure the security of open source code that has been recycled, customers must receive the most accurate software supply chain information. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2018
Digital twins: The final frontier of VR?
As more companies start implementing reality technology, it's only a matter of time before digital twins become more intricate and elaborate. Continue Reading
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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
17 Nov 2017
Augmented vs. artificial intelligence: What's the difference?
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic, but as BoldIQ's Roei Ganzarski notes, true AI doesn't exist today; what we're experiencing is augmented intelligence. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Aug 2017
Deep learning technologies evolving beyond human capacities
Artificial intelligence is growing at a rapid pace, going beyond the usual expectations from machines, able to recognize images and behavioral patterns. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 May 2017
Why IoT product design is not just the product team's job
Successful IoT product design must be a cross-functional effort spanning everyone from strategy to sales to support and beyond. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Apr 2017
Best design practices for IoT device iteration
These best design practices will help developers maximize the ability to update configurations or add new functionality after IoT devices leave the factory. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2017
IoT: Turning data into information and knowledge
Don't confuse data with information. Data, by itself, isn't necessarily useable. The power of IoT is its ability to gather and synthesize data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Nov 2016
Three reasons to consider agile methodology for your IoT effort
Agile methodology is a proven approach; many IoT solutions are built via the agile development process by vendors that know iterative sprints. Continue Reading