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.

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Internet of Things (IoT) Platform News

December 23, 2019 23 Dec'19
Connected medical devices experts highlight IoT remote monitoring

Medical technology manufacturers were one of the early adopters of IIoT, but that doesn't mean manufacturers know how to get started with IoT remote monitoring.
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 ...
April 25, 2019 25 Apr'19
Microsoft acquisition of Express Logic adds IoT improvements

Microsoft's acquisition of Express Logic is another example of its $5 billion investment in IoT. One expert sees the move as a step toward an end-to-end IoT OS.
April 02, 2019 02 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.

Internet of Things (IoT) Platform Get Started

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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
G-putty

G-putty is a polysilicone polymer infused with graphene. Polysilicone polymer is better known as Silly Putty®, a stretchy, moldable product sold in toy stores. Continue Reading
TinyML accelerates the shift to modern edge data management

TinyML can help target low power IoT applications and determine when to power up or power down more complex, power hungry devices. Continue Reading

Evaluate Internet of Things (IoT) Platform Vendors & Products

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Examine the future of AI for IoT to achieve business success

Taking advantage of emerging trends, such as AI and IoT, is key to business success. Start by exploring the direction these two technologies will take according to experts. Continue Reading
IoT biometrics play a greater role in workplaces

Organizations can use biometric interfaces to increase workplace security and employee safety through sensors and surveillance, but employers must also evaluate potential effects. Continue Reading
7 IoT SaaS platform providers help streamline adoption

IoT SaaS providers help simplify the complexity and expense of deploying IoT by offering platforms with features such as scalability, real-time data capture and machine learning. Continue Reading

Manage Internet of Things (IoT) Platform

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IoT platforms: How they work and how to choose one

Instead of developing the software to scale IoT initiatives on their own, organizations can use IoT platforms to manage IoT devices and connections. Continue Reading
Advice for IoT manufacturers

IoT has the chance to truly change the world and make it a better place, but that will not happen without careful planning and consideration on the manufacturer's part. Continue Reading
How enterprise IoT will evolve in a post-COVID world

As the COVID pandemic continues, businesses are beginning to find inherent value in IoT devices because of their ability to maintain social distancing, keep track of employees and increase sanitation. Continue Reading

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COVID-19 accelerates adoption of AR, MR and IoT technologies

Adoption of AR, MR and IoT technologies to weather the impact of the coronavirus crisis will drive continued growth of these technologies in several sectors, such as healthcare and education. Continue Reading
How to create a workflow for IoT software updates

Instead of scrambling to create an IoT update workflow when the need becomes pressing, IT experts should create a plan specifically to update IoT devices using these best practices. Continue Reading
The incoming problem with the hyper-connected home

The average home now has well into the double digits of applications and devices. This creates an influx of not only connected devices, but their related mobile software applications. Continue Reading