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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Achieve IoT interoperability with market knowledge, strategy

Organizations embarking on IoT projects will find it easier to say 'IoT interoperability' than to ensure it; they must consider tools and partners to overcome compatibility issues. Continue Reading
Protecting your IoT devices protects your business

Organizations use IoT security standards and frameworks to secure IoT applications, data and devices, even for a fully remote workforce going forward. IoT security is more than a technology ... Continue Reading
Design your IoT device battery life

IoT engineers have several tactics they can use to extend the battery life of devices, such as energy harvesting, power saver mode and efficient hardware design. Continue Reading

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What will IoT 2.0 look like?

Many IoT projects have failed to progress beyond the experimental stage because of cost and complexity, but IoT 2.0 will bring highly scalable and adaptable deployments. Continue Reading
Why can't IoT get out of its own way?

Most IoT projects don't make it past proof of concept, but some have proven successful. Explore three examples that showcase how IoT can improve processes and lives. Continue Reading
Delivering on the promise of IoT

Machine learning used with IoT can save both money and human effort in many use cases, such as automatically changing a thermostat based on the fluctuating cost of energy. Continue Reading

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Close the IoT skills gap with training and outside experts

The growth in IoT deployments and demand for expertise have led to a skills gap that inhibits the technology's adoption, but organizations have options that can also close the gap. Continue Reading
Operational technology vs. information technology explained

OT and IT have long lumbered on independently, but technical developments -- particularly IoT -- are compelling the convergence of these two disparate disciplines. Continue Reading
5 benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence

IT/OT convergence comes with many benefits but implementing a convergence strategy can be a challenging undertaking. Follow these tips to overcome common issues. 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
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
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