IoT industry and vertical markets
Internet of things deployments and use cases are incredibly varied and widespread. Learn about various IoT implementations across verticals including healthcare, government and manufacturing.
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Tip
18 Nov 2024
What CISOs need to know to build an OT cybersecurity program
More companies are tasking CISOs with operational technology security. But this oversight means a new strategy for those unfamiliar with building an effective OT security program. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Apr 2024
5 top OT threats and security challenges
Securing operational technology is particularly critical but also especially challenging. Consider these top OT threats and how to manage them. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2018
Three predictions for the future of IIoT
The industrial internet of things is where real societal impacts will manifest. Augury's Saar Yoskovitz offers three predictions for the years ahead. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jun 2018
IoT gives rise to machine as a service
Machine as a service, explains Coresystems Manuel Grenacher, is the key to encompassing a factory machine's contributions to business goals through IIoT connectivity. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
The five biggest takeaways from IoT's biggest show of the year
Splunk's Erick Dean offers his five biggest takeaways from the 'World's Largest Industrial Fair" -- Hannover Messe, from machine data's impact to the need for smart analytics. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
Reducing food waste with IoT
Nearly 40% of the fresh food produced in the U.S. is wasted. With all the technology available today, how can the food supply chain be so inefficient? Zest Labs' Peter Mehring describes how IoT can ... Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2018
IoTium puts IIoT connectivity complexity in the crosshairs
Ensuring secure IIoT connectivity to legacy industrial assets at scale is a challenge IoTium is ready to solve with its software-defined services and book-ended architecture. Continue Reading
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22 May 2018
IoT for me: How the internet of things is personalizing medicine
While personalizing medicine with IoT in healthcare is revolutionizing experiences for doctors and patients alike, Deloitte's Helena Lisachuk explains why connected health is not without its ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 May 2018
Ask yourself these questions for IIoT success
In order to ensure success when undergoing an IIoT project, Stratus Technologies' Jason Andersen advises businesses ask themselves these four critical questions first. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 May 2018
Building smarter cities for a smarter response
Protecting the first responders who protect us is a big responsibility, says AT&T's Chris Penrose. Here are four ways IoT is helping support public safety. Continue Reading
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17 May 2018
Empowering merchandise with IoT
IoT is already having an impact on the retail supply chain, but what about its downstream impact on merchandise, stores and the consumer? Infor's Guy Courtin explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 May 2018
How industrial IoT can strengthen the U.S. manufacturing industry
By using IoT technologies, U.S.-based manufacturers can lead a data-driven manufacturing resurgence. Oracle NetSuite's David Gustovich dives into four of the top benefits of IIoT for manufacturers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 May 2018
How driverless cars will interact with each other (and us)
Curious about how autonomous vehicles communicate? Esurance's Haden Kirkpatrick discusses the state of driverless cars today, as well as V2V and V2I communications and the future of self-driving cars. Continue Reading
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03 May 2018
History-making technology: How IIoT can transform America's trucking industry
The $700 billion trucking industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution. Decisiv's Rob Bradenham explores the benefits of IIoT in the supply chain, from optimized processes to less downtime. 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
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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
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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
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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
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Blog Post
18 Apr 2018
Building the central nervous system of IIoT
Industrial IoT is experiencing growing pains, says Augury's Saar Yoskovitz, and that's why focusing on building the central nervous system for IIoT is the next critical step forward. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Apr 2018
How a blend of customer experience and data helps brands build trust in IIoT
A successful industrial IoT deployment requires the right mix of customer experience and data utilization. Voxpro's Brian Hannon offers advice to help customer experience teams prepare support for ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Apr 2018
Improved customer experience through IoT drives manufacturing efficiency
Today's auto manufacturers are using IIoT in response to demands for more customization. Infor's Jeff Nedwick explains. 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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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
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Blog Post
10 Apr 2018
Behavioral eManipulation: Attacking the care delivery workflow to deliver harm
Behavioral eManipulation, explains Independent Security Evaluators' Ted Harrington, is an attack methodology in which attackers use technical exploits to influence human behavior. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Apr 2018
Five ways adaptive diagnostics improves repair of mission-critical equipment
Bsquare's Dave McCarthy discusses five critical ways adaptive diagnostics is helping improve repair of mission-critical equipment. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Apr 2018
Challenges and changes: A look at today's healthcare IoT
Why has healthcare struggled to make IoT safe? MOBI's Josh Garrett discusses two primary healthcare IoT challenges: device manufacturer priorities and network access security. Continue Reading
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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
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Blog Post
02 Apr 2018
Five ways to accelerate predictive maintenance
Splunk's Erick Dean offers five key technology trends Industry 4.0 is talking about today that are making manufacturers rethink planned versus unplanned maintenance. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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
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Blog Post
05 Mar 2018
The future of fixing: What field service means for us in the next 50 years
The internet of things is changing how machines run and are serviced – but what does it mean for the field service technicians doing the fixing? ServiceMax's Athani Krishna discusses. Continue Reading
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Feature
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
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28 Feb 2018
Making the case for healthcare IoT: Is it necessary?
A standardized and connected ecosystem can provide easy and seamless access to one critical industry: healthcare. Zephyr Health's William King outlines three critical value drivers of healthcare IoT. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Blog Post
19 Feb 2018
IoT logistics moves from connected fleet to connected things
Roambee's Sanjay Sharma explains why taking a connected things approach to fleet management -- versus a connected fleet approach -- helps better track the health of shipments. 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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News
13 Feb 2018
Particle Mesh brings mesh networking to IoT
With the Particle IoT mesh network, the company aims to help customers solve connectivity challenges and improve the collection of IoT data. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Feb 2018
Dell IoT Division focuses on partnerships, OT-IT convergence
The recently announced Dell IoT Division is on track to make the company a one-stop IoT shop, thanks to numerous partnerships and new IoT initiatives. Continue Reading
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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
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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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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
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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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
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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
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
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17 Jan 2018
Five ways IoT is transforming the manufacturing industry
Hitachi Vantara's Greg Knieriemen discusses five ways IoT will permanently change the manufacturing for the better, from improved operational efficiency to improving safety. Continue Reading
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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
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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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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
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
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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
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Blog Post
08 Jan 2018
Looking ahead: IoT to revolutionize healthcare
From wearables to external sensors to proactive and preventative care, IoT is poised to improve the healthcare system and revolutionize how we view health. 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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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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Blog Post
19 Dec 2016
Tesla: Driving the new Industrial Revolution
Tesla is revolutionizing the manufacturing world by thinking less like a traditional manufacturer and more like a service provider. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2016
Cisco IoT strategy for partners: Sell to line-of-business buyers
Cisco executives speaking at the company's partner summit advised channel companies to get familiar with enterprise operational technology buyers when selling IoT offerings. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Feature
15 Sep 2015
Delving into an enterprise IoT initiative? Read this first
From the business problem to the technology, here's what CIOs need to know to get started on an enterprise IoT initiative. 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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Tip
30 Jun 2015
Smart sensors bring the supply chain to life
Deploying the right smart sensors in the right places can transform supply chain management and execution. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2015
How is the IoT changing enterprise service management?
Manufacturers are starting to use IoT-enabled devices to monitor equipment performance and improve field service, but the full benefits of IoT for enterprise service management have yet to be seen. 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
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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