Internet of Things (IoT) Mobility and Consumers

Because the "things" in the Internet of Things are in large measure mobile, this section keeps you up to date on mobile platform selection and mobile application management.

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Digital twin tech, or a virtual representation of a product, is a critical concept in IoT that’s still being sorted out. Explore its benefits to IoT, 7 use cases and why it’s important for manufacturing’s future.

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Internet of Things (IoT) Mobility and Consumers News

May 10, 2019 10 May'19
As Phoenix emerges from recession, smart city initiatives move front and center

After a decade, the city is growing. Following smart city pilots, Phoenix will develop a roadmap for smart city initiatives in 2020. Cisco's Lauren Horwitz sat down with Phoenix's CIO Matthew Arvay ...
May 22, 2018 22 May'18
Smart city initiatives eschew gadgetry, focus on people

IT pros are finding practical ways to make people-centric smart city initiatives their focus rather than getting distracted by technology.
June 01, 2017 01 Jun'17
IoT, NFC and 'The Internet of Mysterious Things'

IBM Master Inventor Lisa Seacat DeLuca's 'The Internet of Mysterious Things' combines IoT and NFC to better explain today's technology to children.
March 21, 2017 21 Mar'17
IoT products on display at the NFC Forum Innovation Awards

Internet of things products using NFC technology came up big at the NFC Forum Innovation Awards – learn more about the winners and finalists.

Internet of Things (IoT) Mobility and Consumers Get Started

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How to develop a mobile app for IoT

As the IoT sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, organizations can take advantage of its success as well as the adoption of smartphones to develop an IoT app. Continue Reading
smart home hub (home automation hub)

A smart home hub is hardware or software that connects devices on a home automation network and controls communications among them. Continue Reading
IoT devices (internet of things devices)

IoT devices are the nonstandard computing devices that connect wirelessly to a network and have the ability to transmit data. Continue Reading

Evaluate Internet of Things (IoT) Mobility and Consumers Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Design IoT user interfaces beyond the screen

IoT technology has expanded into everyday objects and work equipment; yet, it remains largely invisible. This market opportunity brings novel UX challenges for designers. Continue Reading
3 questions every IoT device enterprise must ask themselves

IoT businesses looking to establish themselves as trusted partners with their customers must make it a priority to ask themselves a few integral questions and have an agreed upon plan for each of them. Continue Reading
IoT and the customer experience factor

If organizations want to realize all the benefits of IoT, they must evaluate the CX rather than code. This can help provide a seamless experience for the user. Continue Reading

Manage Internet of Things (IoT) Mobility and Consumers

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

IoT creates safer workplaces and promotes greater adoption

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have adopted technologies, including cameras and sensors, that can keep workers and customers safe during the pandemic and beyond. Continue Reading
COVID-19 will reshape broadband and IoT in the home

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband networks have experienced increase use. Both service providers and the IoT developer community must understand the big picture to better grasp new ... Continue Reading
Remote device management of connected robots

Robot original equipment manufacturers and solution providers need to prioritize and build a scalable remote management solution that includes core functional features, security and additional ... Continue Reading

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3 ways long-range wireless power will define the future of public restrooms

Public services, such as restrooms, can save time and money with the implementation of IoT devices that use long-range wireless power to sustainably monitor facilities that need maintenance. Continue Reading
IoT grows when standards and partnerships share

IoT isn't a single technology. As such, says NFC Forum's Paula Hunter, it requires an ecosystem of standards and partnerships to expand applications and use cases. Continue Reading
What are the challenges of designing virtual reality experiences?

Designing virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality experiences isn't without its challenges. IEEE member Todd Richmond outlines three issues to overcome. Continue Reading