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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
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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
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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
Three industries that will benefit from 5G
The benefits 5G can bring IoT are aplenty, but there are three industries it stands to help most: connected cars, smart cities and fleet management.Continue Reading
IoT security is not a check box
Compromised IoT devices have impacted company brand image, customer loyalty and, ultimately, business value. Learn the key points of IoT security.Continue Reading
The future of IoT is unwritten
The internet of things has tremendous potential, affecting everything from everyday life to manufacturing to cities. However, the future of IoT is largely unwritten.Continue Reading
A foggy forecast for the industrial internet of things
IIoT is set to change nearly every industry as we know it. Fog computing is key to moving powerful processing currently available in the cloud to the field.Continue Reading
How IoT data boosts post-sale supply chain profits
The IoT tsunami is creating a huge opportunity to streamline and drive waste out of the costly and largely inefficient post-sale supply chain. Learn how.Continue Reading
The internet of things: Changing the way we live
The internet of things and cognitive computing are here; learn how cognitive intelligence is driving innovation in smart home companies.Continue Reading
The LoweBot brings retail IoT to life
The recently announced LoweBot is providing a rich view into the retail/IoT mix, improving customer experience and helping the company track inventory.Continue Reading
Why your IoT solution needs an application enablement platform (AEP)
An IoT application enablement platform is an important building block of any end-to-end IoT solution; learn three reasons why.Continue Reading
What type of IoT data are we going to keep?
Deciding what type and how much IoT data your organization is going to keep isn't an easy task. Think it through thoroughly – and think of the future, too.Continue Reading
Maturing business models and the ROI of IoT
Learn how direct revenue and indirect value from internet of things data can quickly impact a company's ROI.Continue Reading
Four building blocks for better IoT security
Delve into technological enablers that could be the main building blocks for better IoT security in consumer, enterprise and industrial settings.Continue Reading
Dig deeper than devices: IoT solving challenges in the enterprise
The current challenges with IoT platforms may make it difficult to determine when the best time to launch an enterprise IoT project is.Continue Reading
IoT + NFC: Four reasons why IoT needs NFC
Learn four key capabilities near field communications, or NFC, provides that will help move IoT to more wide-scale adoption.Continue Reading
Six IoT design mistakes you need to avoid
Common mistakes companies make when they embark on an IoT design project can delay or even cripple implementation. Learn the top six to avoid.Continue Reading
Fundamental IoT mistakes and how to avoid them
A successful IoT initiative requires not only offering a niche technology, but also figuring out monetization. This involves learning from past IoT mistakes.Continue Reading
Cellular connectivity as a new old feature for IoT
IoT is about converting the objects that surround us into a community of information; cellular connectivity is becoming an integral part of this.Continue Reading
Is OT security a threat to enterprise IoT?
IT and OT convergence, led by the industrial internet, exposes operational assets to open connectivity and standard protocols. It also opens doors for new threat vectors.Continue Reading
How mHealth will change our kids' lives
While the next generation likely won't know life without mHealth, it's critical for us today to consider its rate, magnitude and scope of change.Continue Reading
Four critical steps for implementing an IoT strategy
In order to read the benefits the internet of things has to offer, there are four critical steps businesses should take when implementing an IoT strategy.Continue Reading
IoT and buildings: Top trends driving bottom-line value
A building doesn't have to be a depreciating asset, not when IoT is involved. Learn how smart buildings can be put to work for a range of benefits.Continue Reading
Trash cans, parking spots, water gauges: How NB-IoT can make life seamless
Narrowband Internet of Things is designed to enhance global deployment of low-power wide area networks. Learn where NB-IoT benefits can be realized.Continue Reading
IT's critical role in industrial IoT
Industrial IoT can deliver powerful benefits, but the technology foundation needs to be put in place first to ensure the communications infrastructure that IIoT will run on.Continue Reading
The user interface: See me, feel me, touch me, heal me
Voice is the user interface du jour for our increasingly omnipresent technology, but the progress shouldn't stop there.Continue Reading
Creating a connected enterprise: It's not rocket science
Plan your internet of things roadmap for a connected enterprise using Microsoft Azure and discover how to exploit the true potential of an IoT implementation.Continue Reading
Reinvent supply chain operations the IoT way
IoT-enabled physical sensors provide a goldmine of information, helping monitor and manipulate supply chain processes to derive critical business insights.Continue Reading
Major league IoT platforms: Eight giants to watch
When it comes to IoT platforms, it's an all-out race for tech vendors. Take a look at the largest companies' IoT efforts by market capitalization.Continue Reading
Cloud connectivity and closed source: The Achilles heel of home IoT
Home IoT is becoming increasingly popular. However, cloud connectivity and closed source platforms are increasing the number of home IoT security risks.Continue Reading
Navigating reliable IoT connectivity with LPWA
As technology vendors promote their respective LPWA solutions, exaggerated performance claims are rife, in many cases to the point of ridiculous.Continue Reading
Things are just a means to an end: New user experiences
The internet of things has great potential, especially when it is viewed as the enabler for something even bigger: the internet of experiences.Continue Reading
Telepresence robotics with Nao and Kinect
Using telepresence robotics, you can have an out-of-body experience like in the movie Avatar. Learn how to build such a robotic system.Continue Reading
The pulse of digital healthcare: What’s the prognosis for the future?
The acceleration of the digital healthcare market isn't expected to slow anytime soon thanks to some amazing innovations and the internet of things.Continue Reading
Are prisons an IoT breeding ground?
The internet of things is making its way into prisons, changing how inmates interact with others and are monitored. But it's not without its pitfalls.Continue Reading
Choosing the right mobile connectivity provider for your IoT project
Finding the right mobile connectivity provider for an IoT project is one of the most important choices a customer can make. Determine your requirements.Continue Reading
The state of smart home integrations
Smart home integrations will become increasingly important to organizations looking to push the limits of the smart home and encourage consumer adoption.Continue Reading
Pokémon Go points the way towards a universal UI for smart cities
While Pokémon Go may just be the latest augmented reality craze, smart cities could learn some lessons from its popularity.Continue Reading
OpsDev is coming
As the internet of things and user-experience-based applications continue to dominate customer demands, the benefits of OpsDev over DevOps are becoming clear.Continue Reading
The IoT journey -- are we there yet?
Many are caught up in the promise of IoT rather than the reality of creating customer value. These three items are pillars for assessing IoT progress.Continue Reading
IoT for energy and water: Utilities' role in the internet of things
Though energy and water utilities have long been leveraging connected devices, they now stand to gain more benefits from the internet of things.Continue Reading
IoT data: Where is it stored?
Along with storing IoT data at the back-end, devices should also store data at the device itself; this will prevent outage issues and consumer frustration.Continue Reading
How IoT and cognitive computing make buildings better
With cognitive computing, the internet of things is coming of age, enabling a new generation of buildings that are better for humans and for the planet.Continue Reading
Why interoperability holds the keys to the smart home
The smart home market is projected to explode in coming years, but without interoperability, smart home consumers are likely to get frustrated and disappointed.Continue Reading
Framing your enterprise IoT approach
There is no one-size-fits-all enterprise IoT approach, but there are four common requirements and challenges almost every IoT project will encounter. Read more in our IoT guide.Continue Reading
IoT and the big gap
From initial IoT concept to commercialization of an IoT project, there is a big gap. The industry needs new tools need to fill this gap.Continue Reading
A protocol-agnostic approach for augmenting the value of the IoT
Creating a protocol-agnostic environment for the internet of things is critical for enterprises to achieve success in today's increasingly connected world.Continue Reading
Electric Imp: Simplifying the cloud/device connection
Electric Imp's developer kit may not seem all too different from any other inventor board, but there's some hidden magic behind the imp and its app.Continue Reading
IT pros must guide the IoT transformation
The success of the IoT transformation is dependent on IT pros' ability to manage M2M traffic and assure the uptime and functionality of networks.Continue Reading
Don't let security slow down your IoT
One major concern preventing enterprise internet of things adoption is IoT security. Get help creating an IoT strategy and overcoming IoT security issues.Continue Reading
IoT startups learn to balance risks and opportunities
Bringing promising ideas to market is never easy, but savvy entrepreneurs are finding new ways to move IoT startups from prototype to production.Continue Reading
IoT, biometry and connected cars
An ECG can do more than monitor a heart's health. Learn a host of scenarios biometry can be used in a connected environment.Continue Reading
Ready to build a B2B IoT product? Four lessons from B2C pioneers
If your organization is thinking about creating B2B IoT products, learn from the successes and failures of the B2C products that came before it.Continue Reading
Why 2.4 GHz still makes sense for most IoT applications
While many have been quick to jump to the 5 GHz "band"-wagon, the classic 2.4 GHz wireless band still has a place in an IoT world.Continue Reading
Developing digital trust in the IoT era
New data privacy regulations and company efforts are making strides in establishing digital trust in the era of the internet of things.Continue Reading
Driving forces accelerating and decelerating connected car security
Learn about five major driving forces that are helping both accelerate and decelerate the state of connected car security.Continue Reading
Four times when the internet of things isn't the answer
Determining when the internet of things isn't the answer is just as critical as knowing when implementing IoT is the right choice.Continue Reading
Complexities of connecting everything: Teams, devices and code
Learn characteristics of the three teams responsible for developing and delivery IoT software, as well as the strains they put on the IoT delivery chain.Continue Reading
Why you need to provide availability at the IoT back-end
Internet of things benefits cannot be enjoyed if IoT data isn't readily available. Learn how providing availability at the back-end can help.Continue Reading
Internet of Medical Things improves patient experience
While fairly well established in healthcare for inventory control, the Internet of Medical Things also is now being used to improve patient satisfaction.Continue Reading
How to stop our smart homes from turning against us
To prevent smart homes from becoming security vulnerabilities, it is critical for vendors and industry regulators to take action.Continue Reading
Wall Street blockchain success shows promise for IoT
Seven firms demonstrated a successful application of blockchain technology, and its application in the Internet of Things is clear.Continue Reading
Flash makes IoT analytics descriptive, predictive, prescriptive
The impact flash storage has on the Internet of Things positions it as a critical fixture to the overall success of IoT initiatives.Continue Reading
Blockchain: Defender of the 'Internet of Things'
In this early stage of IoT, it is critical to establish a scalable solution that will push the industry forward as the volume of devices grow. Blockchain may just be that solution.Continue Reading
Smarter IoT applications incorporate machine learning
IoT sensor data is hard to analyze and act upon in a timely manner. Machine learning lets IoT systems modify their own algorithms to get the best outcome.Continue Reading
IoT in Logistics: Barriers to collaboration
The barriers to collaboration in Internet of Things in Logistics must be overcome for IoT to deliver on the promised value.Continue Reading
Will blockchain make the leap from cryptocurrency to smart machines?
Blockchain in the Internet of Things has great potential, but this can't be realized without a big shift in business and economic models.Continue Reading
Tackling those tough Internet of Things security issues
Internet of Things security issues must be considered prior to deploying an enterprise IoT initiative. Explore the key elements of IoT security and the IoT lifecycle.Continue Reading
trillion-node network
A trillion-node network refers to a near future state wherein trillions of devices, people, organizations, places and things are connected to the Internet. The implications of this ubiquitous connectivity and complexity hold both promise and risk ...Continue Reading
IoT security standards improved by two consortia
While there are no industry-wide IoT security standards yet, there are two major consortia doing their best to resolve the problem: the Open Interconnect Consortium and Thread Group.Continue Reading
Your business needs to leverage its big data now
As big data grows with the explosion of IoT, companies must take effective measures to leverage it properly. Learn how object storage can help.Continue Reading
Commercializing IoT: Don't forget to ship the 'Things'
Supporting all tasks is critical to commercializing IoT, especially when it comes to shipping the physical "things" involved.Continue Reading
Personalization and customization in the smart home
Personalization and customization are becoming increasingly important elements of smart home vendors' success, and many are vying to become to go-to smart home controller.Continue Reading
IoT in logistics: We ain't seen nothin' yet
IoT in Logistics (IoTiL) is the foundation on which future digital supply chain networks are being built. A new 3rd Party Information logistics industry (3PIL) is in the making creating a new ...Continue Reading
Location of things: Why location matters in IoT
An emerging IoT subcategory known as the "location of things" is becoming an organizing principle for anything connecting to the Internet.Continue Reading
Top 10 IoT security myths debunked
There's a lot of confusion when it comes to Internet of Things security; it's time to put these 10 IoT security myths to rest.Continue Reading