Internet of Things (IoT) Verticals

Explore our coverage of industries with early deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) vertical applications and systems, including first-wave retail, education, agricultural and financial verticals.

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Internet of Things (IoT) Verticals News

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 31, 2018 31 May'18
The five biggest takeaways from IoT's biggest show of the year

Splunk's Erick Dean offers his five biggest takeaways from the 'World's Largest Industrial Fair" -- Hannover Messe, from machine data's impact to the need for smart analytics.
May 22, 2018 22 May'18
Smart city initiatives eschew gadgetry, focus on people

IT pros are finding practical ways to make people-centric smart city initiatives their focus rather than getting distracted by technology.
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.

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How can IoT unveil opportunities in retail stores?

IoT brings new sources of customer data together that allows retailers to uncover missed opportunities, says StoreAdvise's Dan Natale, and provide the insights needed to turn these opportunities ... Continue Reading
How app development companies can adopt IoT to improve mobility

App development companies need to adopt IoT to stay relevant and improve their mobile app development process. Hyperlink InfoSystem's Harnil Oza outlines how to get started. Continue Reading
IoT's impact on present and future tech: What it means for the common man

IoT is having a major impact on the world. XongoLabs' Ankit Patel outlines seven categories in which IoT will be a game-changer now and in the future. Continue Reading

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Why are marketers intrigued to use IoT?

As a field requiring constant evolution and experimentation, marketing can greatly benefit from the power IoT data has to offer. Nexsoftsys' James Warner explains. Continue Reading
The potential unicorns in IoT

Today we have many unicorns trotting about the business landscape, but where are they in IoT? OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto discusses potential unicorns in IoT and who we may see in the space. Continue Reading
Get ready for just-in-time customer engagement

With smartphones, nearly ubiquitous wireless connectivity, digital tech and IoT sensors, the promise of just-in-time customer engagement is becoming a reality. Tata Consultancy Services' Seeta ... Continue Reading

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The internet of things and the war against water

From flood damage to leaking pipes, the internet of things is emerging as a critical component to managing water resources and updating legacy infrastructure. Particle's Zach Supalla discusses. Continue Reading
The four pivots of the consumer IoT market

The strategies, key players and narratives around consumer IoT keep shifting as companies vie to keep up with shifting technological advancements and customer expectations. Kaleido Insights' ... Continue Reading
Financial services finding value in IoT

The financial services industry has been slow to adopt IoT. MOBI's Josh Garret outlines why more organizations are uncovering value with these advanced mobile technology systems. Continue Reading

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For smarter buildings, we need to bridge the IT-facilities divide

To get the most from IoT projects, we need to bridge the IT-facilities divide. ServiceChannel's Hugues Meyrath explains why and offers tips to help bring IT and facilities together. Continue Reading
The real reason why mobile operators fail to monetize IoT

Despite the touted benefits of IoT for mobile operators, few are reaping them. Openwave Mobility's Aman Brar offers three areas mobile operators should hone in on to successfully monetize IoT. Continue Reading
Coding ethics and accessibility into IoT

Sage's Klaus-Michael Vogelberg offers some guiding principles to help create accessible enterprise IoT technologies that place a premium on ethics and inclusion. Continue Reading

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