Internet of Things (IoT) Data Management

The IoT data management topic section offers comprehensive resources for those deploying complex, high-velocity data back ends for Internet of Things products and shops. Learn best practices for data acquisition, management and the day-to-day operations of data centers for the Internet of Things.

September 20, 2019 20 Sep'19
Swim DataFabric platform helps to understand edge streaming data

Swim released its new Swim DataFabric, which integrates with Microsoft Azure to help users organize and gain insights from streaming data sources.
June 08, 2018 08 Jun'18
IoT investment into field management software slow in coming

Data from connected devices can lead to a less service equals more approach to field service management, but some industries are still wary about achieving a return on investment.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
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.
May 03, 2018 03 May'18
AI-for-IT-operations tools map Vegas systems to Oracle ERP

Mapping IoT activity and other IT data to Oracle ERP is the task Las Vegas set for FixStream's AIOps platform in an effort to quickly find the source of IT problems.

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Understand how the edge and IoT intertwine

With the right edge IoT architecture and an understanding of the challenges that a glut of IoT data creates, organizations can reap benefits from real-time insights. Continue Reading
edge analytics

Edge analytics is an approach to data collection and analysis in which an automated analytical computation is performed on data at a sensor, network switch or other device instead of waiting for the data to be sent back to a centralized data store. Continue Reading
fog computing (fog networking, fogging)

Fog computing is a decentralized computing infrastructure in which data, compute, storage and applications are located somewhere between the data source and the cloud. Continue Reading

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Object storage systems: Benefits, alternatives and use cases

Along with proving itself a reliable option, object storage has stood the test of time. It can tackle unstructured data and the cloud, and it's overcoming performance challenges. Continue Reading
Brownfield IoT could be OEMs’ ticket to success

Brownfield IoT models offer OEMs the opportunity to maximize revenue and meet customer expectations while also improving business operations. Continue Reading
How to build an effective edge IoT architecture

Explore edge IoT architectural components, what each part does and how they all connect to each other, including sensors, actuators, devices and gateways. Continue Reading

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Plan your IoT real-time data streaming process

IoT data streaming can help organizations make the most of their data in situations that call for immediate action, but IT teams must have specific processes and practices in place. Continue Reading
IoT as a service offers long-awaited tools for IoT success

IoT as a service is not the same as PaaS or SaaS. Discover the difference between them and how IoT as a service offerings simplify IoT deployments. Continue Reading
Why IIoT projects require IIoT-specific databases

It's common for organizations to use specific, targeted and tactical database tools for specific use cases. For IIoT deployments, utilizing an IIoT-specific database solution is essential to success. Continue Reading

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IoT, AI and 83 problems

IoT and AI can offer a solution to the 80/20 dilemma in software, but companies must be willing to understand the context of IoT data and instill processes to better utilize their time and effort. Continue Reading
In data privacy we trust: Solving the connected cities conundrum

Data providers need to be smart about data governance when it comes to creating smart cities that ensure security and privacy are not sacrificed for the sake of convenience and opportunistic ... Continue Reading
How to ensure RPA delivers

Businesses that choose the wrong brand of RPA can limit the scale and potential of automation. To realize RPA's benefits, such as greater accuracy and productivity, they must consider are few key ... Continue Reading