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• 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

• 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

• 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

• Why citizens should be the digital heartbeat of every smart city

  Urban leaders should put citizens at the heart of smart city strategies to meet the higher expectations and logical outcomes they expect, says Tata Consultancy Services' Seeta Hariharan. Continue Reading

• 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

• Definitions to Get Started

  • smart sensor
  • IoT security (internet of things security)
  • IoT gateway
  • RFID (radio frequency identification)

  • industrial internet of things (IIoT)
  • IoT devices (internet of things devices)
  • MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport)
  • embedded system

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• 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

• 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

• 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

• Intelligent disobedience can mitigate dangerous IoT situations

  As systems become more intelligent, they evolve to a point where the user or administrator should integrate them into the decision-making process.Continue Reading

• I'm dreaming of an IoT Christmas

  SAS Institute's Tamara Dull offers an IoT rendition of the Bing Crosby classic, "White Christmas," filled with IoT gadgets and holiday fun.Continue Reading

• Enterprise voice technology makes inroads in B2E, B2B2C

  Enterprise voice applications are coming, and businesses that have already deployed them are improving customer satisfaction, employee productivity and efficiency.Continue Reading

• IoT and your next checkup

  Before the internet of things can truly impact consumers' well-being, says Infor's Guy Courtin, privacy and connectivity issues must be overcome.Continue Reading

• The Jetsons made the internet of things look so easy

  The Jetsons made IoT look easy -- and cool. What they never showed us, though, is the creepy or just plain wrong that sometimes accompanies the cool.Continue Reading

• Key aspects in securing the internet of things

  Geisel Software's Brian Geisel explains why prioritizing security in IoT is critical for manufacturers and consumers alike.Continue Reading

• IoT sector mergers and acquisitions: 2017 update

  James Turino of Drake Star Partners provides an update of the IoT sector mergers and acquisitions in 2017, as well as a private placement update.Continue Reading

• Prevent holiday pop-up pitfalls with IoT

  For retailers' seasonal pop-up shops to be lucrative, explains ServiceChannel's Hugues Meyrath, technologies such as AI, machine learning and IoT must be used.Continue Reading

• Growing pains of the internet of things

  While slow to take off, enterprise and industrial IoT systems will break down barriers to innovation and communication that previously existed.Continue Reading

• Vocational training provides more people the skills to work in IoT

  Getting a job in the IoT field is tough without the experience and certifications needed. Learn how vocational training is helping fill the IoT skills gap.Continue Reading

• If IoT is the answer, what is the question? IoT sourcing considerations

  IoT is a tool for achieving something. So, if IoT is the answer, it's critical to discover what question you need IoT to answer.Continue Reading

• Marrying IoT with communications and collaboration

  Companies worldwide in every industry are realizing the importance of integrating powerful, connected communications tools with IoT.Continue Reading

• How can we accelerate the development of smart cities?

  Existing technologies and standards -- including the cloud, LPWA and open IoT standards -- provide cities the tools needed to deploy smart city applications.Continue Reading

• 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

• The internet of things, database systems and data distribution, part two

  Legacy distribution patterns aren't always a great fit for IoT systems. IoT data introduces a new distribution pattern your organization needs to accommodate.Continue Reading

• Edge computing and AI: From theory to implementation

  AI and edge computing are hot topics, but real-world implementations aren't as simple as they might sound. More With Mobile's Ken Figueredo explains.Continue Reading

• New technology in sports: Stadiums of the future, today

  Stadiums around the country are offering dazzling, one-of-a-kind experiences to fans. Explore five such stadiums you should know about.Continue Reading

• How IoT is affecting mobile app development

  The internet of things is having a big impact on mobile application development. To succeed, mobile app developers need to keep IoT top of mind.Continue Reading

• 'I can't sleep without IoT!': IoT in healthcare

  IoT in healthcare helps companies boost efficiencies and improve profits, but at the end of the day, patient experience and satisfaction are most important.Continue Reading

• Is your fish tank listening? A roadmap to dipping your toes in the IoT waters

  As enterprises adopt IoT devices and manufacturers develop enterprise tools, there is a shared responsibility to ensure data is fortified against attacks.Continue Reading

• How to use IoT, machine learning and AI bots to grow revenue

  IoT, machine learning and AI are playing increasing roles in helping sales, legal, finance and operations professionals generate and manage revenue processes.Continue Reading

• The internet of things, database systems and data distribution, part one

  If you're going to collect IoT data, you need to collect it somewhere. This is where database systems come into play.Continue Reading

• The evolution of enterprise IoT and its security risks

  While the benefits of enterprise IoT applications are aplenty, the hidden threats of engaging in IoT innovation must be addressed before adoption.Continue Reading

• IoT's impact on the digital divide

  While the digital divide between rural communities and smart cities grows, 5G, telecom and IoT companies can improve connectivity to help close the gap.Continue Reading

• Four stages of securing the super-connected world

  To stay secure in the super-connected IoT world, IT decision-makers need to map the end-to-end journey of data and the threats lurking behind every corner.Continue Reading

• DevOps issues multiply in IoT environments

  The processes thwarting IoT progress, says James Kirkland of Red Hat, can be boiled down to a simple mathematical equation: IoT = DevOps2.Continue Reading

• Five steps to enterprise digital transformation

  Business leaders may recognize the importance of digital transformation, but as Software AG's Kevin Niblock says, they are not so clear on how to enable it.Continue Reading

• Location + IoT: Tips and best practices for getting started

  Skyhook's Kipp Jones offers advice on defining your requirements for location in IoT and questions to get the best technology from your location service provider.Continue Reading

• Product as a service, brought to you by IoT

  The internet of things is changing how manufacturers manufacture and consumers consume. Get ready for an influx of as-a-service offerings, thanks to IoT.Continue Reading

• Growing IoT platforms: A new way to create value

  Monetizing IoT is complex, but with an IoT platform, companies can turn the technology into a profitable source of business, says Deloitte's Helena Lisachuk.Continue Reading

• Rethinking data through edge computing: Four phases for IIoT infrastructure

  Industrial enterprises are realizing the value of IIoT data and analytics, says Stratus Technologies' Jason Andersen. Here are four phases to IIoT infrastructure.Continue Reading

• Transmitting signals in an IoT PCB

  To effectively transmit signals in an IoT PCB, circuit designers must carefully assess device packaging and components including traces, routing and vias.Continue Reading

• How influencers, speakers and bloggers accelerate IoT adoption

  IoT influencers, bloggers and IoT speakers are not synonymous with IoT experts, but all of them are helping speed the adoption of the internet of things.Continue Reading

• Integrating IoT: Energy sector spark?

  IoT will help energy suppliers meet global energy demands, but the challenge lies in finding connectivity which offers both security and simplicity.Continue Reading

• Use IoT to eliminate the guessing game from your enterprise's phone bill

  To manage IoT devices, enterprises can now call upon their mobile service provider to offer an automated mobility management (AMM) software platform.Continue Reading

• How IPv6 deployment affects the security of IoT devices

  IPv6 deployment is looming, but what does this mean for the security of IoT devices? Expert Fernando Gont explains.Continue Reading

• How IoT unlocks customer value: Five core truths of customer experience

  IoT is really an 'internet of customer experiences.' Data will grow organically and rapidly, so brands will need to harvest it for powerful relationships.Continue Reading

• Succeed in enterprise IoT: Narrow your focus and focus your vision

  To succeed in their enterprise IoT initiatives, organizations must narrow their focus and focus their vision, advises Chris Witeck of ExtraHop.Continue Reading

• Demystifying IoT and fog computing: Part one

  FogHorn's Sastry Malladi explains the basics of fog computing, exploring why it is critical for IoT success in resource-constrained environments.Continue Reading

• How car manufacturers can safely drive the network

  The connected car revolution is unfolding, but it posts significant threats. Portnox's Ofer Amitai explains what's needed to ensure connected car safety.Continue Reading

• Could a connected plaster really steal your healthcare records?

  IoT innovations in healthcare are interesting and exciting, says ForeScout's Myles Bray, but the security of patients and their data must be kept top of mind.Continue Reading

• Making the business case for your IoT initiative

  Without a clear ROI, IoT may never make an impact. Mindtree's Srinivas Bhagavatula offers five questions to ask when determining the business case for IoT.Continue Reading

• LPWAN (low-power wide area network)

  Low-power WAN (LPWAN) is a wireless wide area network technology that interconnects low-bandwidth, battery-powered devices with low bit rates over long ranges.Continue Reading

• IoT data is growing fast, and security remains the biggest hurdle

  As IoT data moves to the cloud, security is paramount. Utimaco's Malte Pollmann explains why a hardware security module may be the safeguard IoT needs.Continue Reading

• What to consider when selecting a managed IoT service provider

  Evaluating managed IoT service providers? Frank Greer of Zipit Wireless offers questions to ask to ensure you find the best for your enterprise's needs.Continue Reading

• The role of artificial intelligence in the IoT revolution

  The internet of things will become the biggest source of data on the planet. And artificial intelligence will be an essential part of the IoT revolution.Continue Reading

• Mapping IoT success with the 4D's

  Once an IoT focus has been identified, start small with one project and follow the 4D's: discover, design, develop and deploy.Continue Reading

• What do modern utility consumers need in this digital era?

  Utility consumers today are looking for information for a detailed understanding of their usage. The internet of things is key to providing this insight.Continue Reading

• How public release of iOS 11 will drive IoT and NFC innovation

  Apple iOS 11's support of NFC tags combined with the explosion of IoT devices means that IoT and NFC applications are soon to take off.Continue Reading

• IoT: Unlikely hero for cargo crimes

  IoT systems operating over USSD are ideal for insurance and logistics firms looking to track and monitor goods, says ThingStream's Neil Hamilton.Continue Reading

• Pi or production: Choosing a best-fit IoT gateway prototype

  Which IoT gateway prototype is better, Raspberry Pi or a commercial-grade, production-ready gateway? Rigado's Justin Rigling offers some pointers.Continue Reading

• The IoT journey for manufacturers: Concept, production and beyond

  Sachin Kurlekar of Persistent Systems guides manufacturers through the IoT journey, from the specification phase to the support and upgrade phaseContinue Reading

• IoT: Another opportunity to build in security from the start

  By applying the right security technologies to the IoT ecosystem, and using a security-first mindset, we can establish trust and security from the ground up.Continue Reading

• Bridge OT and IT worlds through IoT

  One of the constant themes that any practitioner in IoT deals with is how to bridge the traditionally separate worlds of OT and IT.Continue Reading

• Waste not, want not: Making supply chains simple with IoT

  By making IoT technology more affordable, mass adoption and therefore significant benefits could be achieved in supply chains across the globe.Continue Reading

• Breaking down walls: IoT in multi-location enterprises

  ServiceChannel's Hugues Meyrath says companies will increasingly turn to innovative, connected tech to unlock revenue, reduce costs and enhance the customer experience.Continue Reading

• AI-driven Robocars are here to burn some serious rubber

  Roborace plans to be the first global championship for electric driverless racing cars where the real competitors are programmers running the smart AI code.Continue Reading

• 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

• Smart home biometric data: How domotics enable IoT data applications

  Domotic data can be gleaned from smart home devices to benefit a number of applications, explains Raoul Wijgergangs of Z-Wave, Sigma DesignsContinue Reading

• Recruiting smartly for the internet of things

  Businesses must adopt an iterative, agile approach to deciding which people, skills and team will take them into an IoT world, says Canonical's Mike Bell.Continue Reading

• Four keys to unlocking more inclusive smart cities

  For truly inclusive smart cities, planners must integrate aging and accessibility considerations into their smart city projects, says AT&T's Chris Penrose.Continue Reading

• A practical approach for manufacturers transitioning to Industry 4.0

  Thanks to the OPC Foundation's Unified Architecture, suppliers are finally able to realize the promise of Industry 4.0, says Accelerite's Dean Hamilton.Continue Reading

• Locking in security at the IoT PCB level

  Embedding security in IoT chips is critical. NexLogic's Zulki Khan on important IoT PCB design and assembly points associated with embedded security.Continue Reading

• The subscription economy: Innovative IoT providers move to Opex revenue

  The greatest IoT revenue opportunities are in flexible monetization models, such subscription or pay-per-use, says Flexera's Eric Free.Continue Reading

• A roadmap for connected transportation

  Cisco's Barry Einsig explains how cities, states and local governments can create the foundation for a modern connected transportation system.Continue Reading

• Monetizing IoT and choosing the right business model

  With the right business model in place, organizations can ensure IoT investments are not short-lived. Canonical's Mike Bell explains.Continue Reading

• A design approach for better IoT experiences

  When it comes to IoT product design, Chris Matthieu of Citrix knows it's all about the user experience, not the engineers doing the designing.Continue Reading

• 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

• Internet of energy: Extracting value from data silos in utilities

  Artificial intelligence and machine learning are critical to the success of 'the internet of energy,' explains Stuart Gillen of SparkCognition.Continue Reading

• Hybrid OT: A new role emerging within industrial IoT companies

  In order to bridge the gap separating IT and OT teams, says Jason Andersen of Stratus Technologies, a new breed of 'hybrid OT' professionals is emerging.Continue Reading

• Drone delivery is buzzing -- but where does it go from here?

  The deployment of drone delivery fleets is becoming more of a reality each day – so what's hold it back? BoldIQ CEO Roei Ganzarski discusses.Continue Reading

• The internet of things and cybersecurity vulnerabilities

  IoT creates cybersecurity vulnerabilities in every capacity, from homes to critical infrastructure. Cytellix's Brian Berger offers tips to help stay safe.Continue Reading

• How OT managers can improve their batting average

  Like baseball GMs, says Red Hat's James Kirkland, OT teams are hoping IoT will improve their chances at a hitting a home run at every at-bat.Continue Reading

• Tornado warning: Commingling of public and IoT clouds?

  The commingling of public clouds and IoT clouds is a gamble. Fortinet's James Cabe explains how to prevent a tornado (or botnet) from ravaging IoT security.Continue Reading

• Find success in enterprise IoT with rebranding, technical know-how

  In this Q&A, learn why rebranding to an industry-specific technology and staying up to date with technical skills is critical for IoT success.Continue Reading

• A guardian AI to protect the world's most powerful particle collider at CERN

  CERN is exploring the capabilities of AI to provide protection to the world's largest particle collider. Research and training of the AI is underway.Continue Reading

• The internet, security and privacy

  With the arrival of IoT and technology advancements in our homes and in our lives, security and privacy are becoming more important than ever.Continue Reading

• Testing the boundaries of the IoT business model

  Traditional business models aren't keeping up with the internet of things; it's time for a new IoT business model to emerge.Continue Reading

• Sort out your analytics game before graduating to an AI solution

  It is simply not possible to straightaway leap to an AI solution without going through the rigors of establishing a robust data analytics practice.Continue Reading

• 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

• Life on-demand: What we can expect from the new normal

  It's safe to say a new era is here; we are living in an increasingly on-demand world. But is the ecosystem ready to support life on-demand?Continue Reading

• 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

• IoT security: You're only as strong as your weakest link

  When designing IoT security frameworks, it is critical to build protection into every step of the device lifecycle.Continue Reading

• The connected world and the role of testing

  As billions of devices are digitized and connected to the cloud, the traditional, manual approach to testing has no hope in keeping up.Continue Reading

• Smart city implementation: Get it right the first time

  Follow these steps to make your smart city implementation go smoothly, so city leaders and the public can benefit from modern-day investments.Continue Reading

• How to architect the world's most connected sports venues

  Learn key steps sports venues need to take to becomes connected venues with built-in innovation and the ability to infuse new technology on the fly.Continue Reading

• For successful PLM, IoT and digital twins required

  Product lifecycle management is tough if you don't see the product's entire lifecycle. To win at PLM, IoT and digital twins are a must.Continue Reading

• Plasma jet engines: The means to faster, cheaper and farther travel

  Researchers are currently working on bringing plasma jet engines out of the labs and into practical utilization. However, there are challenges.Continue Reading

• Three practical applications of deep learning and IoT in oil and gas

  Deep learning and IoT are two game-changing technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the stakes for oil and gas companies.Continue Reading

• Lighting the way to the future of IoT

  With improved interoperability, control and security, smart lighting is poised to become the next killer app for the internet of things.Continue Reading

• 3D printing is revolutionizing housing

  3D printing is now being used to revolutionize construction. Using a printer, a speedier and smarter solution is being used to make smart homes.Continue Reading

• Blockchain for Dummies

  In this excerpt from chapter five of 'Blockchain for Dummies,' author Tiana Laurence covers Ethereum, decentralized autonomous organizations and smart contracts.Continue Reading