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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6 IoT architecture layers and components explained

Having a clearly defined IoT architecture framework greatly improves the chances for success of an enterprise's connected deployment. Continue Reading
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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

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Enable IoT technology security with IoT software engineering

IoT software engineering and QA testing are crucial to building IoT devices. Ensure you don't miss any of these five main systems and connectivity tests. Continue Reading
Surpass competition with user experience-centered IoT devices

End-to-end testing brings many product and process components together. Address customer experience, and put your products ahead of the competition. Continue Reading
Developing private 5G network strategy for Industry 4.0

If manufacturers can set up the right network option from the start, they will ensure support for future Industry 4.0 investments, such as autonomous robots. Continue Reading

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Why IoT should become the 'internet of transparency'

IoT devices run on opaque, proprietary algorithms that erode the public's trust in smart technology and hamper its adoption. The industry must bring IoT algorithms into the light. Continue Reading
4 steps IT can take to manage the IoT device explosion

IT and security teams must take steps to keep up with their IoT deployment, including investing in the right tools and creating an IoT operations budget. Continue Reading
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

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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