Internet of Things (IoT) Verticals
Explore our coverage of industries with early deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) vertical applications and systems, including first-wave retail, education, agricultural and financial verticals.
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13 Jun 2024
5 cybersecurity risks and challenges in supply chain
Supply chains have a range of connection points -- and vulnerabilities. Learn which vulnerabilities hackers look for first and how leaders can fend them off. Continue Reading
By- Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC
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Guest Post
01 Dec 2021
Empowering the military and first responders with IoT
Tactical edge computing will serve as the foundation for the internet of military things, which will become a national imperative to prevent first responder casualties. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 May 2018
How real-time location services will drive the future of IoT smart logistics
Real-time location services is poised to bring a 'new logistics order.' Roambee's Sanjay Sharma outlines the benefits for logistics companies and their clients alike. Continue Reading
By- Sanjay Sharma, Roambee
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Blog Post
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
By- Mark Troester, Progress
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News
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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Blog Post
01 May 2018
The inevitable fragmentation of IoT
Because the IoT market could mean any number of things, it will remain fragmented for a very long time, says Particle's Zach Supalla. Continue Reading
By- Zach Supalla, Particle
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Blog Post
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
By- Krish Kupathil, Mobiliya
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Blog Post
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
By- Jaimy Szymanski, Kaleido Insights
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Blog Post
24 Apr 2018
IoT, coming to a subway stop near you
As we get a more connected transportation grid, not only could we expect the incremental benefits of increased time with our assets, says Infor's Guy Courin, but it could open new business models ... Continue Reading
By- Guy Courtin, Infor
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Blog Post
23 Apr 2018
Insurance industry primed for big IoT impact
IoT will transform how insurance underwriting and pricing are done for markets including autos, smart home, health and more , says Accelerite's Dean Hamilton. However, the benefits aren't without ... Continue Reading
By- Dean Hamilton, Accelerite
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Blog Post
20 Apr 2018
The role of IoT and data analytics in equipment wellness
There are scores of approaches to achieving exceptional customer experience, says ServiceChannel's Hugues Meyrath, with the application of IoT and data analytics being a key one. Continue Reading
By- Hugues Meyrath, ServiceChannel
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Blog Post
18 Apr 2018
The rise of big data in fleet management
Fleet vehicles and managers, get ready for an upgrade. Jooycar's MarÃa Paz Gillet MartÃn explains three ways big data and IoT are affecting fleet management. Continue Reading
By- MarÃa Paz Gillet MartÃn, Jooycar
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Blog Post
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
By- Scott Zoldi, FICO
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Blog Post
10 Apr 2018
IoT in e-commerce logistics: Where's the money? Part 3
The opportunities of IoT in e-commerce logistics are unlimited. Aankhen's Subhash Chowdary explains, offering examples of success and an IoT case study. Continue Reading
By- Subhash Chowdary, Aankhen Inc.
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Blog Post
05 Apr 2018
Can technology reduce the impact of natural disasters?
As environmental models and IoT sensors advance, explains Esurance's Haden Kirkpatrick, we'll not only know earlier when a disaster will strike, but also the preciseness of its impact. Continue Reading
By- Haden Kirkpatrick, Esurance
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Blog Post
04 Apr 2018
Innovative, unheard of use cases of streaming analytics
Nexsoftsys' James Warner discusses three use cases where streaming analytics has a bright future, but has not quite taken off yet. Continue Reading
By- James Warner, Nexsoftsys
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Blog Post
03 Apr 2018
New mobility and digital identity: Security, data and connected services
ForgeRock's Ashley Stevenson examines the security, data and connected services being developed to make new mobility an everyday, on-the-go reality. Continue Reading
By- Ashley Stevenson, ForgeRock
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News
02 Apr 2018
Value in IoT interoperability discussed at IoTBuild USA 2018
Experts at the IoTBuild conference explored how enterprises can create value through IoT interoperability and interchangeability. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Mar 2018
Why cities must get smart about IoT
Smart cities, says ClearBlade's Aaron Allsbrook, can enable ecosystems, entice technology pioneers and provide gravitational pull for diverse arts and ethnic communities. Continue Reading
By- Aaron Allsbrook, ClearBlade Inc.
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Blog Post
28 Mar 2018
The future of IoT connectivity: Plug in your business, not your technology
The secret to choosing IoT connectivity technology, says Deloitte Consulting's Helena Lisachuk, is about focusing on your business not on the technology. Continue Reading
By- Helena Lisachuk, Deloitte Consulting BV
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2018
Intelligence at the well: Keeping staff safe and profits up
The right technology can help keep small- and medium-sized oil and gas producers in the game. However, as FreeWave's Scott Allen explains, connecting intelligent systems with the right technology ... Continue Reading
By- Scott Allen, FreeWave Technologies
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2018
Smart homes, IoT and the customer experience
IoT-enabled home devices and sensors generate valuable insights for consumers, says Earth Networks' Amena Ali. Here are three key outcomes of IoT improving customer experience. Continue Reading
By- Amena Ali, Earth Networks
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Blog Post
23 Mar 2018
Could smart roads mean no potholes?
As we have seen with a number of use cases, IoT and digitization makes way to endless opportunities -- so why not apply our learnings to infrastructure? Infor's Guy Courtin discusses. Continue Reading
By- Guy Courtin, Infor
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Blog Post
22 Mar 2018
IoT devices and systems, are they 'gateways' to cyber events?
IoT growth is estimated to be tremendous. However, meeting the need for IoT security controls, says Cytellix's Brian Berger, will be a massive undertaking. Continue Reading
By- Brian Berger, Cytellix
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Blog Post
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
By- Scott Hoffpauir, BroadSoft
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Blog Post
21 Mar 2018
Why interoperability is key to building confidence in IoT
Creating value from IoT while ensuring a safe and satisfactory user experience is not an easy task. oneM2M's Dr. Omar Elloumi explains why interoperability between verticals and vendors is critical. Continue Reading
By- Dr. Omar Elloumi, oneM2M
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Blog Post
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
By- Tim Sherwood, Tata Communications
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Blog Post
20 Mar 2018
What IoT and big data mean for car safety technology
As connected car technology advances, so will the safety features for vehicles. Here is how IoT and big data are changing vehicle safety and what we can expect for the future. Continue Reading
By- MarÃa Paz Gillet MartÃn, Jooycar
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Blog Post
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
By- Jonah Kowall, Kentik
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Blog Post
19 Mar 2018
Three surprising benefits of asset utilization
Asset utilization has become a top business IoT use case. Bsquare's Dave McCarthy offers three benefits beyond the usual suspects of asset utilization data. Continue Reading
By- Dave McCarthy, Bsquare Corporation
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Blog Post
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
By- Jay Klein, Voyager Labs
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Blog Post
12 Mar 2018
Reimagining blockchain for the supply chain
Though blockchain was first envisaged for cryptocurrencies, it's finding its place in many other areas – including the supply chain, says Shan M. of Happiest Minds Technologies. Continue Reading
By- Shanmugasundaram M., Happiest Minds Technologies
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Blog Post
09 Mar 2018
How IoT is changing insurance
Thanks to IoT, the insurance industry is revolutionizing how it assesses risks and pricing to a model based on real-life data. Jooycar's MarÃa Paz Gillet MartÃn explains. Continue Reading
By- MarÃa Paz Gillet MartÃn, Jooycar
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Blog Post
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
By- George Thangadurai, Borqs Technologies, Inc.
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Blog Post
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
By- George Brostoff, SensibleVision
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2018
The new bottoms-up IIoT strategy that may already be underway at your organization
A bottoms-up approach to industrial IoT is popping up at many plants, with IT pros and engineers launching IIoT initiatives in a DIY fashion. Kepware's Jeff Bates discusses. Continue Reading
By- Jeff Bates, Kepware Technologies
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Blog Post
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
By- Francisco Maroto, OIES Consulting
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05 Mar 2018
Applying smart building technology in multi-tenant properties
Today's tenants expect the benefits of smart buildings in their homes and at work. Yet deploying smart building technology to multi-tenant spaces isn't the easiest of tasks, regardless of the benefits. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
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
By- Andrew Till, HARMAN Connected Services
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Blog Post
27 Feb 2018
Three ways logistics providers can embrace IoT to differentiate themselves
Using IoT technologies, logistics providers and supply chains can reap numerous rewards, enhancing efficiency, improving safety and saving costs. Ingram Micro's Ben Xiang explains. Continue Reading
By- Ben Xiang, Ingram Micro
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Blog Post
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
By- Brian Ballard, Upskill
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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
By- Frank Greer, Zipit Wireless
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Blog Post
26 Feb 2018
How blockchain will enable pay-as-you-go insurance
Blockchain could revolutionize insurance for both the insurer and policyholder. Esurance's Haden Kirkpatrick explains. Continue Reading
By- Haden Kirkpatrick, Esurance
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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
By- Srinivas Bhagavatula, Mindtree Ltd.
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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
By- Nimish Shrivastava, Venuetize
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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
By- Michael Tworek, ForgeRock
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2018
How can midmarket manufacturers get started with IoT projects?
Learn how midmarket manufacturers can prosper from IoT and get tips on starting industrial IoT projects that lay the groundwork for IoT to use enterprise systems and transform business processes. Continue Reading
By- David Gustovich, Oracle NetSuite
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2018
IIoT: The rise and rise of IoT in the industrial sector
The industrial IoT age is upon us. And as Mobiliya's Krish Kupathil explains, there is more than one way IIoT will accelerate growth, transform economies and create a new level of competitiveness. Continue Reading
By- Krish Kupathil, Mobiliya
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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
By- Tony Scherba, Yeti LLC
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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
By- Serge Koba, MobiDev
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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
By- Jason Kay, IMS Evolve
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2018
Building real-world IoT systems: Using SMS to connect sensors in the wild
Connecting and powering IIoT sensors in the wild is challenging. Bryan Hughes of SpaceTime Insight explains how an old standby, SMS, may just save the day. Continue Reading
By- Bryan Hughes, SpaceTime Insight
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2018
Voice-controlled automation of logistics is now possible
The next phase of connectivity is here: voice-controlled automation. LogiNext's Manisha Raisinghai explains the benefits of voice in logistics. Continue Reading
By- Manisha Raisinghani, LogiNext
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Blog Post
06 Feb 2018
IoT is revolutionizing natural disaster prediction
While natural disasters are outside the control of humans, IoT is being used to minimize the adversity resulting from natural occurrences and save lives. Continue Reading
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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
By- Rick Harlow, Deasil Cognitive
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Feature
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
02 Feb 2018
The role retailers should play in driving IoT security certification standards
IoT security is a major concern, especially for retailers. JASK's Greg Martin explores the role retailers have to play in securing IoT and keeping themselves and consumers safe. Continue Reading
By- Greg Martin, JASK
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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
By- Crystal Valentine, MapR
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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
26 Jan 2018
Three ways to drive IoT monetization with connected cars
Many consumer IoT companies have struggled to monetize their offerings as effectively as their industrial IoT peers, but connected cars have found the exception. Continue Reading
By- Nicolas Desmarais, AppDirect
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Blog Post
25 Jan 2018
Protecting the car of the future
Protecting driverless cars is complex and difficult. HARMAN's Andrew Till explores how companies are leading the way to protect the car of the future. Continue Reading
By- Andrew Till, HARMAN Connected Services
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Blog Post
17 Jan 2018
How IoT can provide greater value to the agriculture industry
Karina Popova explains the benefits IoT can provide to farmers, as well as the challenges of adopting connected technologies in the agriculture industry. Continue Reading
By- Karina Popova, LINK Mobility GmbH
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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
16 Jan 2018
Tackling smart building challenges with technology contracting
Leaning on technology contracts, says Johnson Controls' Jim Nannini, can help enterprises ensure IoT deployments in smart buildings fulfill their goals and vision. Continue Reading
By- Jim Nannini, Johnson Controls
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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
By- Lisa Brown, Johnson Controls
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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
By- Scott Zoldi, FICO
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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
By- Mark Troester, Progress
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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
By- Francisco Maroto, OIES Consulting
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Blog Post
09 Jan 2018
The IoT path of breakfast taco salsa, from farm to grocery store
James Brehm of James Brehm and Associates looks at the benefits of IoT in the supply chain as it applies to salsa, from farm to grocery store to your table. Continue Reading
By- James Brehm, James Brehm & Associates
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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
By- Robert Schmid, Deloitte Digital
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Blog Post
08 Jan 2018
Smart medicine: Smart buildings driving smart healthcare outcomes
Tapping smart building and IoT connectivity can positively impact how hospitals operate and the experiences they offer for those who visit them. Continue Reading
By- Datta Godbole, Honeywell
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Blog Post
04 Jan 2018
Wired to wireless: The next big change in advanced metering infrastructure and connected societies
802.11s will allow us to rethink how wireless networks are designed in individual homes and businesses and, eventually, communities and smart grids. Continue Reading
By- Keith Teichmann, Delta Energy & Communications
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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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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
By- Josh Garrett, Tangoe
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Blog Post
21 Jul 2017
Smart farming: The future of agriculture
Many pressures are being placed on today's farmers. MOBI's Josh Garrett explains how IoT and smart farming is helping solve these challenges. Continue Reading
By- Josh Garrett, Tangoe
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Blog Post
19 Jul 2017
Securing global ATM networks as attacks in M2M environments rise
Julian Weinberger of NCP engineering explains how VPNs can help secure global ATM networks as the number of M2M attacks increases. Continue Reading
By- Julian Weinberger, NCP engineering
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2017
Fighting pests with the internet of things
Pest control is an area where IoT isn't often considered, but should be according to infiswift chief commercial officer Arup Barat. Continue Reading
By- Arup Barat
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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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Feature
04 Apr 2017
Domino's Pizza IoT deployment delivers temp monitoring, food safety
Domino's Pizza franchises are putting IoT on the menu to automate manual processes, save costs and predict machine maintenance -- and to better focus on cranking out pizzas. Continue Reading
By- Sharon Shea, Executive Editor
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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
By- Yatish Patil, Saviant Consulting
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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
By- Haomiao Huang, Kuna Systems
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2017
Three ways IoT is transforming inventory management
The connectivity and real-time analytics inherent in the internet of things could be the game changer for retailers' inventory woes. Continue Reading
By- Oliver Guy, Software AG
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10 Jan 2017
How are IoT sensors helping the aviation industry?
When aircraft take to the sky with IoT sensors on board, repair needs are more accurately predicted, potential failures trigger alerts and safety measures can be boosted. Continue Reading
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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
By- Daniel Jackson, Crestron Electronics
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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
By- Tony Paine, PTC
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Blog Post
21 Oct 2016
Making a smart home system smart: Why connectivity is not enough
A smart home system requires more than just internet connectivity to be considered smart. Learn the benefits of a system-level product design approach. Continue Reading
By- Cees Links, Qorvo
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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
By- Chris Witeck, ExtraHop
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Blog Post
21 Sep 2016
Ford drives IoT with its connected car strategy
At its recent investor day, Ford announced its strategy for IoT and how the company plans to make its mark in the connected car industry. Continue Reading
By- Terry Hughes, AppDirect
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Feature
05 Jul 2016
Five IIoT companies prove value of internet-connected manufacturing
Five leading companies show that slowly, but surely, global manufacturers are making strides in industrial IoT, enjoying benefits from process improvements to cost savings. Continue Reading
By- Steve Zurier, ZFeatures
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Blog Post
23 Feb 2016
IoT and food safety spell more CIO involvement
CIOs and CTO will play an increasingly active role at the intersection of IOT and food safety. Continue Reading
By- John Moore, Industry Editor
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Feature
29 Jan 2016
Internet of Things: Food safety apps set to emerge
Food safety could emerge as a key application for the Internet of Things in the coming months, providing real-time visibility in the vast food supply chain. Continue Reading
By- John Moore, Industry Editor
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Definition
26 Oct 2015
smart home app (home automation app)
A smart home app, sometimes referred to as a home automation app or a smart home automation app, is an application used to remotely control and manage connected non-computing devices in the home, typically from a smartphone or tablet. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Oct 2015
smart bulb (smart light bulb)
A smart bulb is a networked LED light bulb that has additional features to enable automation, presence-sensing capabilities and customization. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Aug 2015
drone photography
Drone photography is the capture of still images and video by a remotely-operated or autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or, more commonly, as a drone. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2014
Internet of Things applications put varied machine data to work
The Internet of Things is proving to be a hotbed of diverse data and new applications fueled by information from sensors and other machine sources. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2014
Mobility trend: For this IT leader, connected car is both zest and threat
The connected car is just one example of a mobility trend that is reshaping business as usual. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2014
Building automation systems: IoT meets facilities management
Channel partners can find integrated building automation opportunities today and, eventually, will see more work at the IoT-smart buildings intersection. Continue Reading
By- John Moore, Industry Editor
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Definition
21 Sep 2005
injectable ID chip (biochip transponder)
An injectable ID chip, also called a biochip transponder, is an electronic device that is inserted under the skin of an animal to provide the animal with a unique identification number. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Sep 2005
VeriChip
VeriChip is an injectable identification chip that can be inserted under the skin of a human being to provide biometric verification. Continue Reading