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• The IoT hype cycle: Getting up to speed with monetization

  While a number of companies have been quick to bring new products and devices to the market, only a handful have done that with monetization in mind. Continue Reading

• Failure to implement adequate IoT security framework threatens internet

  A lack of an IoT security framework and the advent of botnets launching DDoS attacks via IoT devices could threaten the future of the internet. Continue Reading

• Commercial buildings and IoT: The evolution of experience

  Ubiquitous connectivity is influencing expectations for how we work and go about our daily lives -- expectations that don't go away when we enter buildings. Continue Reading

• IoT for industries: Operating at the edge

  Bringing compute to the edge helps quickly and economically predict impending failures, threats or manufacturing problems and improve business efficiency. Continue Reading

• Artificial intelligence disruptions in healthcare

  Artificial intelligence is making inroads in the healthcare industry. Explore five AI disruptions and their benefits coming soon to a hospital near you. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • IoT devices (internet of things devices)
  • industrial internet of things (IIoT)
  • smart city
  • embedded system

  • time series database (TSDB)
  • MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport)
  • pervasive computing (ubiquitous computing)
  • RFID (radio frequency identification)

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• How IoT can power effective meetings

  Managing tomorrow's meeting requires fully integrated solutions. Keep employees connected and productive with a hand from IoT and beacon technology.Continue Reading

• With safety and surveillance under its belt, video tackles insight

  Your organization's most underutilized sensor is moving to the frontline in an IoT-enabled world. Get ready for video, the next big insight creator.Continue Reading

• How to handle security fatigue in IoT

  While users need to be responsible in the online world, security fatigue is real, and manufacturers/providers must take responsibility for product security.Continue Reading

• Smart sensors: The complete version

  Smart sensors play an undeniably key role in IoT. Understanding the full set of features and capabilities associated with these sensors is essential.Continue Reading

• The promise of the smart workplace and why it's ready to deliver

  While the internet of things may not have yet delivered on its promise of seamless home automation, it is making strides in the smart workplace. Learn how.Continue Reading

• The smarter your transit, the smarter your city

  Real-world examples of cities using IoT to improve existing transportation systems prove smart transit is a win for stakeholders and the patrons they serve.Continue Reading

• The seven key building blocks for IoT success

  The journey to IoT success may seem arduous. By managing seven building blocks, companies can accelerate time to market and reduce the risk and cost of IoT.Continue Reading

• How IoT made distributed computing cool again (Part 2)

  If IoT applications can help you grow your business, start developing distributed computing systems expertise in your business now.Continue Reading

• Using IoT to bring the online experience to brick-and-mortar stores

  With IoT technology, retailers can offer customers the same online shopping experience they enjoy in brick-and-mortar stores.Continue Reading

• The security of things: Data protection in today's IoT world

  As the internet of things gains traction, data protection is a must. Learn how three encryption methods can help secure the IoT-enabled workplace.Continue Reading

• Lower TCO of IoT implementations using edge analytics

  With the proliferation of IoT devices, there is an obvious need of a data-filtering mechanism at the location of the data generator. Edge analytics fulfills that need.Continue Reading

• Takeaways from October's IoT DDoS attack

  Preventing events like last month's IoT DDoS attack is critical, as in the future they could impact not only a few devices, but our cars and homes.Continue Reading

• 'Building the Internet of Things'

  In this excerpt from chapter 10 of 'Building the Internet of Things,' author Maciej Kranz discusses why a common IoT framework is critical to the current and future success of a connected world.Continue Reading

• Incentivizing IoT security: Fear is not enough

  Fear alone will not yield secure devices. A different approach to incentivizing IoT security -- one that makes it easier to deploy then before -- is critical.Continue Reading

• Smart city deployments: Three routes to a mature smart city

  A major study of smart city deployments around the world found most were in the pilot phase, though this is not always clear.Continue Reading

• What your IoT customers want -- and what they worry about

  IoT customers have three main barriers that prevent IoT adoption; innovators that understand what customers want will succeed the most in IoT.Continue Reading

• 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

• IoT and the mergers and acquisitions race for silicon

  As the IoT market continues to grow, so does the silicon chip market -- prompting a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor market.Continue Reading

• IoT needs embedded security following record-breaking DDoS attacks

  To prevent future attacks and vulnerabilities, embedded security must be added to IoT devices and included in the design of IoT ecosystems.Continue Reading

• Three types of IoT PCBs: Class I, Class II and Class III

  Just as with conventional printed circuit boards, there are three types of IoT PCBS, each with their own testing standards and processes.Continue Reading

• Blockchain: Backbone for today's business, tomorrow's world

  Learn how Chinese multinational company Wanxiang is using blockchain technology not only as a manufacturer, but also in a smart city initiative.Continue Reading

• Seamless authentication and access management: Securing the connected car and customer experience

  As the connected car becomes more mainstream, car manufacturers require an identity and access management system that's both reliable and agile.Continue Reading

• IoT and telematics pose new opportunities for insurers

  Technologies like IoT and telematics provide huge opportunity for insurers to improve their products and the way they interact with their customers.Continue Reading

• The Amazon Way on IoT

  In this excerpt from chapter seven of The Amazon Way on IoT, author John Rossman describes the seventh principle of IoT: the outcome-based business model.Continue Reading

• Li-Fi has a bright future connecting the internet of things

  Those making or using connected devices, or objects electronically tagged and tracked, should begin prototyping Li-Fi-based alternatives today.Continue Reading

• Blockchain World Congress: Taking blockchain beyond financial services

  The recent Blockchain World Congress conference in New York City explored the implications of blockchain outside the financial services realm.Continue Reading

• IoT at work: How IoT empowers employee productivity

  Deploying IoT in the workplace can improve employee productivity and employee satisfaction -- a win for both management and the company as a whole.Continue Reading

• Discussing the geospatial data value chain

  We all need to embrace and cultivate a data value chain, especially in the case of geospatial data, because the benefits are too large to ignore.Continue Reading

• Preventing IoT attacks: When network-level defense isn't enough

  Defending against IoT attacks is different than what we're used to; there is need for a real paradigm shift in the development of defense measures for IoT.Continue Reading

• Why the internet of things demands a flexible platform

  A flexible and agnostic platform can connect IoT devices seamlessly, making sure that data flows as it's meant to.Continue Reading

• Are you ready for the internet of things revolution?

  The IoT revolution means change for people and companies. Your company must begin a digital transformation or you will go out of business.Continue Reading

• Why location is the language for logistics

  Manufacturing companies are increasingly relying on location-based data for logistics. The Swiss Federal Railways is one such company.Continue Reading

• Using AI to create thinking, learning things

  Artificial intelligence or AI can help the next generation of IoT platforms be one that allows things to become thinking, learning objects.Continue Reading

• How smart and safe is your connected city?

  Implementing end-to-end trust points and countermeasures is critical to mitigating connected city threats and staying safe.Continue Reading

• Four building blocks your IoT projects need

  All IoT projects share the same building blocks from an architectural point of view; you need to know them to ensure IoT success.Continue Reading

• Life after the IoT botnet: Eleven key takeaways

  Connected device security has been called into question in wake of the recent IoT botnet. Here are 11 key takeaways from attack.Continue Reading

• Six steps towards digital transformation via IoT

  There are six critical phases of the digital transformation journey, each critical for those working in the IoT sector to understand.Continue Reading

• Security risks from the internet of things

  Internet-capable devices must be included in an enterprise's security strategy in order to protect company assets.Continue Reading

• Far East IoT PCB fabrication: Don't get your hopes too high

  Far East IoT PCB fabrication may seem like an attractive option, but it isn't always the best when it comes to Class II and Class III projects.Continue Reading

• The financial value of voice and data in IoT

  As the internet of things grows, a tangible and continuous revenue stream also grows, the heart of which will be around voice and data.Continue Reading

• OTT and IoT evolution: Consumer choice fuels innovation

  There's a multiparty face-off regarding the future of OTT and the TV ecosystem. It's clear that the consumer is going to win regardless of who triumphs.Continue Reading

• Three ways to accelerate smart home IoT adoption

  Accelerating smart home IoT adoption requires several key steps -- taken singularly and collectively -- by technology vendors and today's broader smart home ecosystem.Continue Reading

• Putting the T in IoTT: The internet of trusted things

  Without trusted data, we cannot act or bring about real change. In IoT, we have to close the loop in order to trust the data, trust the route and trust the information that is sent back.Continue Reading

• Cyberidentity disrupted: Thinking beyond PKI

  We can't expect private key infrastructure to scale for the internet of things; it's time to look beyond PKI to keep IoT safe.Continue Reading

• Unseen, unheard... unappreciated? How hidden IoT can be a liability

  IoT often works in the background, quietly and unobtrusively making life better. But hidden IoT can be a liability when selling it to taxpaying residents.Continue Reading

• The worlds of IT and OT collide within IIoT

  It's essential IT and OT consider the other's expertise and point of view and work together toward the ultimate goal -- a secure, productive IIoT.Continue Reading

• Standards: Building blocks for 5G cellular things

  Learn about the standards behind 5G and why they are critical to building the framework for the future connection of a system of all things connected.Continue Reading

• IoT maintenance and upgrades

  Explore considerations for IoT maintenance and upgrades in the three distinct phases of an IoT project: development, deployment and device exploitation in the field.Continue Reading

• Fog computing and the OpenFog Consortium

  Fog computing is set to fill technology gaps to meet the requirements of emerging IoT applications, many of which may not work in a cloud-only environment.Continue Reading

• Building smart cities with IoT ecosystems for the future

  Smart cities go beyond connected street lights, trash cans and booking a parking space with a smart swipe. Learn how.Continue Reading

• IoT roundtable: Hype vs. reality, M&A update and more

  Participants in a roundtable discussion took a look at the reality of the internet of things market, including recent M&A activity.Continue Reading

• Minimizing IoT security liabilities

  The implications of privacy protection issues in the IoT arena have the potential to extend due diligence considerations for CEOs and board liabilities.Continue Reading

• IoT, the connected mind state

  If various smart consumer devices that are not connected today connect and work together, a number of scenarios emerge that could improve quality of life.Continue Reading

• LPWAN technology: Can CatM1, CatNB1 and LoRaWAN play nice together?

  Should IoT deployments use LPWAN technologies, 3GPP technologies or both? Consider the benefits and use cases -- and the flaw that needs remediating.Continue Reading

• Communications service providers approach to IoT is evolving

  The opportunity associated with IoT represents a bright spot for communications service providers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.Continue Reading

• IoT and the case for intelligence at the edge

  As IoT data grows, our challenge is to develop systems that capture and process data fast, efficiently and at the point where it can have maximum impact. Intelligence at the edge can help.Continue Reading

• How to successfully protect your organization from IoT cyberattacks

  To protect both users and devices from cyberattacks related to IoT, companies must make security an organization-wide commitment.Continue Reading

• Ten key takeaways from the Vodafone IoT Barometer 2016

  The Vodafone IoT Barometer 2016 offers a number of key takeaways for everyone working in IoT, connected devices and communications.Continue Reading

• 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

• The chief IoT officer: Not a role for the faint of heart

  Fulfilling the role of the chief IoT officer -- a single person with the talent, skill set and understanding to drive emerging technologies forward -- is a tall order.Continue Reading

• Five IoT battlegrounds: Where does your company fit?

  The internet of things isn't one market, but five critical battlegrounds, each with its own opportunities, challenges and key players.Continue Reading

• Securing streaming media provides roadmap for IoT

  When it comes to securing internet of things deployments, companies should take a page from the books of some streaming media services.Continue Reading

• Google takes on IoT with Brillo and Weave

  Google is releasing its own IoT OS, Brillo, and IoT communication protocol, Weave. Will it find success in the competitive IoT landscape?Continue Reading

• The hard road from IIoT connectivity to productivity

  When it comes to IIoT, connectivity isn't enough. Knowing how to use the data gleaned from the connectivity in a scalable manner is critical.Continue Reading

• Cloud platform trends for the smart home

  Smart home cloud platforms are a growing segment consisting of smart home control and automation system platform as well as smart home device platforms.Continue Reading

• From sensor to server: Communication at the access layer

  With dedicated solutions for the IT access layer, IoT data can be analyzed, acted upon and transmitted from anywhere in an industrial IoT network.Continue Reading

• The four horsemen of connected cars

  Google, Apple, Uber and Tesla -- the four horsemen of the connected cars -- pack a big threat to established automakers and the car industry as a whole.Continue Reading

• IoT security from the outside in and inside out

  IoT security must play an integral role throughout the lifecycle of IoT data to avoid network penetrations and data breaches.Continue Reading

• Understanding the evolution of the internet of things

  When it comes to the internet of things, it's important to talk about and understand its past in order to understand its future.Continue Reading

• IoT and software monetization: Getting started

  Manufacturers need to shift their business models to reap the benefits of the IoT craze. This involves adopting a more software-centric approach.Continue Reading

• 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

• Deep data: The solution to the IoT information explosion

  Deep data not only helps alleviate the stress of ever-increasing amounts of IoT data, but also provides actionable insights for decision makers.Continue Reading

• Monetizing customer usage data

  IoT creates a plethora of customer usage data; but how can it be monetized? Explore key factors to keep in mind when deploying a data monetization engine.Continue Reading

• Eight commandments of IoT integration

  To reap the rewards of the internet of things, IoT integration is crucial. Here are eight commandments to help solve the IoT integration problem.Continue Reading

• IoT Village DEFCON 24 results: Connected devices still vulnerable

  While interest in the topic is increasing, the results from IoT Village show that the state of IoT security hasn't improved much over the past year.Continue Reading

• Commercial IoT development: Agile or waterfall? Or both?

  IoT introduces a new culture to product development, meaning the traditional question of "agile or waterfall?" isn't always an easy one to answer.Continue Reading

• Why democratizing IoT is essential for its survival

  If vendors can work together to democratize the internet of things, it can become more available and accessible to companies of all shapes and sizes.Continue Reading

• How IoT is making distributed computing cool again

  From the halls of academia to the boardroom, the internet of things is bringing distributed computing back into spotlight.Continue Reading

• IoT in Logistics: Where's the money? Part 1

  IoT market estimates have crossed $19 trillion. So where can you make money? Using IoT in logistics you can do good and make money.Continue Reading

• Is IoT a vital investment? The proof is in the ROI

  We've all heard that the internet of things can bring great opportunities to your business, but is it a must have? To answer this question, just look at the ROI of IoT.Continue Reading

• Building IoT on crumbling legacy foundations

  Most organizations add IoT to legacy infrastructure. To avoid failure, projects in these environments must address performance testing prior to deployment.Continue Reading

• No, IoT will not change the world

  IoT captures details of the "things" in this world, letting us know what's going to happen next without having to understand the "why" of the equation.Continue Reading

• Who needs the internet of things and why

  From the PC revolution to the cloud, smartphones, data centers and finally the internet of things, there's a never-ending sea of valuable information becoming available to smart business leaders.Continue Reading

• Securing industrial IoT: Spotlight on DMZ and segmentation

  The convergence of IT and OT is creating a number of security risks that must be addressed. Are DMZ and segmentation the answer?Continue Reading

• Plan carefully for IoT edge analytics to avoid network stress

  Billions of IoT devices means there's a lot of data to process. Start crafting edge computing strategies now to lessen the impact on your network, advises an expert.Continue Reading

• Cyber-physical systems and IoT

  Cyber-physical systems are the fourth industrial revolution. Yet along with the benefits come a number of security threats that must be mitigated.Continue Reading

• Why you should apply rapid experimentation to your IoT projects

  Turning an IoT idea into a value-driving application requires frequent iteration and close collaboration between the business and IT. Learn how rapid experimentation can help.Continue Reading

• Massive IoT: Security is vital

  Massive IoT, one of the main application segments for 5G identified by standard body 3GPP, requires strong security to defend against targeted attacks.Continue Reading

• Why enterprise IoT -- not consumer -- is the next big thing

  While consumer internet of things applications and devices can make our lives easier, it's in enterprise IoT where there's real value.Continue Reading

• IoT connectivity: Five steps to IoT innovation, from prototype to production

  Explore the key stages of an IoT project and the IoT connectivity considerations you'll need to make as you scale from IoT prototype to production.Continue Reading

• How smart cities will use IoT

  By intentionally applying four core principles to all civic initiatives powered by the internet of things, smart cities will become a ubiquitous reality.Continue Reading

• Why geospatial professionals need the cloud

  Data is the cornerstone of any geospatial workflow. Learn why the cloud will become an essential part of data collection, processing, modeling and analysis.Continue Reading

• Intuitive Machines brings space tech down to Earth

  Engineering services company Intuitive Machines is using its employees' backgrounds to commercialize space tech for space, energy and medicine.Continue Reading

• The Netherlands and South Korea announce nationwide LoRa networks

  The Netherlands and South Korea both announced that they had completed nationwide deployments of LoRa networks; is LPWAN ready for prime time?Continue Reading

• 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