Internet of Things (IoT) Strategy

Explore the Internet of Things as an approach that alters and improves the ways products offer value. Successful IoT deployment hinges on finding the right strategy and business models to leverage the business value that smart, connected devices can create.

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 ...
June 22, 2018 22 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.
May 02, 2018 02 May'18
At OSIsoft PI World, IT/OT convergence a hot topic

Building IoT connectivity with a PI Server across multiple plants to improve analytics and efficiency is a great goal, but achieving it isn't without its challenges, as evidenced at OSIsoft PI World 2018.
April 02, 2018 02 Apr'18
Value in IoT interoperability discussed at IoTBuild USA 2018

Experts at the IoTBuild conference explored how enterprises can create value through IoT interoperability and interchangeability.

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Democratizing machine learning will transform IoT

For the smart home to succeed, what happens in the home, will have to stay in the home and become smarter without the infinite compute capability of the cloud and with features such as voice ... Continue Reading
Use a zero trust approach to combat IoT security risks

Cyber attacks on IoT and CMS have grown throughout 2020 and organizations must step up their network security measures with tactics such as zero-trust. Continue Reading
Top 30 IoT interview questions and answers

Do you or a job candidate have what it takes to meet the demands of IoT? Find out with our 30 questions and answers on planning, deploying and maintaining the internet of things. Continue Reading

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

Know when to use cloudless IoT or stick to the cloud

Despite the cloud serving as a touchstone of 21st-century computing, organizations have set up a growing number of IoT implementations without cloud connectivity. Continue Reading
Determine which of 4 IoT wireless networks fit your use case

Any organization planning an IoT deployment must meet connectivity requirements, such as range and data rates, that determine the best IoT wireless network for their applications. Continue Reading
Ultimate IoT implementation guide for businesses

IoT can offer many benefits to the enterprise, but it can be a challenge to implement. Learn the requirements and use best practices for a successful deployment. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Reap the rewards of IT/OT convergence in manufacturing

Organizations that plan carefully and slowly implement IT/OT convergence in manufacturing can experience advantages in productivity at minimal risk. Continue Reading
5 essential dos and don'ts of IoT implementations

Shi Jin Lee put together a guide on what to consider for IoT, including promoting collaboration within and across your company and not forgetting security or your end users. Continue Reading
The rise of the enterprise consumer

As the office and home remain merged, enterprise consumers will become a significant area of focus for communication service providers and IoT developers alike. Continue Reading

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4 IoT connectivity challenges and strategies to tackle them

IoT connectivity challenges, such as scalability and compatibility, complicate deployments, so IT admins must plan for the infrastructure needed to support IoT initiatives. Continue Reading
Video is now cloud-ready

The ability to migrate video surveillance workloads to the cloud and further depopulate the datacenter will give IT value-added resellers an advantage with CIOs who want to invest heavily in their ... Continue Reading
IoT integration challenges require strategy, vendor support

Every organization that implements an IoT deployment must inevitably figure out how to address integration challenges through vendor support and internal expertise. Continue Reading