Internet of Things (IoT) Platform
The Internet of Things platform topic section outlines the systems on which IoT applications and programs run. Read through for comprehensive resources on available platforms and vendors, and compare various platforms that aim to be the platform of choice, including AllJoyn, Predix, Brillo, Arduino and Edison.
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New Trend in IoT: Digital Twin Tech
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.
Internet of Things (IoT) Platform News
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April 02, 2019
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Apr'19
Aruba ClearPass Device Insight IDs more IoT devices
Aruba ClearPass Device Insight discovers more IoT devices on the IP network than the company's previous product. The software collects better data from the network to ID hardware.
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February 21, 2019
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Feb'19
HPE, Juniper intro 5G hardware for the edge
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks have introduced 5G hardware for service providers' network edge.
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June 22, 2018
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Jun'18
At LiveWorx 2018, PTC CEO touts importance of IoT partnerships
During his keynote presentation at LiveWorx 2018, PTC president and CEO, Jim Heppelmann, advocated the importance of IoT partnerships to the company's endeavors.
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June 20, 2018
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Jun'18
HPE edge computing strategy reroutes data, apps around the cloud
HPE's edge computing strategy hinges on converged infrastructure systems to help enterprises manage data outside their data centers and the cloud, and help the company regain market traction.
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Are time series databases the key to handling the IoT data deluge?
The exponential growth of IoT devices and the data they create is presenting a major challenge for database management. InfluxData's David Simmons explains how a time series database can help. Continue Reading
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Industrial IoT design insights: Five factors to consider
When deploying an industrial IoT system, security is critical and downtime is unacceptable. IPS' Mitch Maiman outlines five critical things to consider in the life-or-death IIoT space. Continue Reading
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IoT for smarter cities: Lessons learned from around the globe
Smart cities help municipalities effectively deploy resources, increase sustainability and preserve energy. CentralSquare Technologies' Tom Amburgey outlines two smart city deployments using IoT to ... Continue Reading
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Invest in a time series database when building your IoT application
Using a time series database, says TimescaleDB's Ajay Kulkarni, IoT organizations can garner insights from connected data to build new features, automate processes and drive efficiency. Continue Reading
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What you need to know about robotic process automation security
Robotic process automation offerings vary in quality design and approach, and many RPA-labeled products, such as RDA, create security risks. Blue Prism's Pat Geary explains why connected-RPA is ... Continue Reading
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How accurate is accurate enough when it comes to location data?
IoT is changing the definition – and accuracy required – of location data. Measuring this data at meter, sub-meter and even centimeter-level is becoming a reality. Quuppa's Fabio Belloni discusses ... Continue Reading
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What are the benefits of IoT for utilities and their consumers?
Saving energy and optimizing distribution are benefits of IoT for utilities. But, without consumer buy-in, IEEE senior member Shawn Chandler said, utilities' efforts are for naught. Continue Reading
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IoT smart contracts bring opportunities and challenges
Smart contracts for IoT are the talk of the town. But whether they're all ready for action -- legally or otherwise -- can be debated. Continue Reading
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Connected cars: The roles of app developers and car manufacturers are changing
High Mobility's Kevin Valdek outlines the roles of connected car manufacturers and connected car app developers, and how these two often co-dependent groups are coming together to change the industry. Continue Reading
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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
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Breaking down the silos to enable full potential of IoT
Siloed IoT applications result in data and vendor interoperability. Deutsche Telekom and oneM2M's Andreas Neubacher outlines why standardization is key to IoT success. Continue Reading
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How blockchain meets IoT at the data
Blockchain doesn't inherently represent the state of the world. It takes IoT, says Red Hat's Gordon Haff, to represent physical objects more completely, automatically, timely and resistant to ... Continue Reading