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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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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June 22, 2018
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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.
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May 31, 2018
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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.
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May 22, 2018
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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.
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May 02, 2018
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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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smart home hub (home automation hub)
A smart home hub is hardware or software that connects devices on a home automation network and controls communications among them. Continue Reading
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industrial internet of things (IIoT)
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is the use of smart sensors and actuators to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes. Continue Reading
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smart city
A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public and improve both the quality of government services and citizen welfare. Continue Reading
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5 supply chain cybersecurity risks and best practices
Threats to supply chain security have increased in the wake of COVID-19. Learn what they are and how you can defend your organization and prevent disruption and worse. Continue Reading
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IoT during COVID-19: Winners and losers
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted several industries within the IoT market. However, IoT offers better health outcomes, improved services and even possible aides to the resurgence of these ... Continue Reading
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The invisible IoT revolution
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, an IoT revolution is well underway as the world experiences firsthand the benefits and capabilities IoT provides in several different industries. Continue Reading
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15 examples of supply chain disruptions throughout history
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions across the global supply chain. Here's a look at other disruptions that underscore why boosting resiliency has always been important. Continue Reading
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Exploring COVID-19 food supply chain disruptions
The food sector has been hard hit by COVID-19. Learn what some of those issues have been, how some companies have escaped the worst of it and what lessons are most important. Continue Reading
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COVID-19 pushes organizations to adopt IoT in utilities
Organizations can use IoT in utilities to better navigate health emergences and natural disasters with asset tracking, automation and environmental monitoring applications. 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
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Customers expand IT capabilities for business in the new normal
The pandemic has sparked new directions for Insight Enterprises' project work. Clients are looking to build IT capabilities for unique types of business problems. Continue Reading
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Fire prevention for commercial buildings
A fire detection device comprised of smart sensors can help firefighters detect heat, smoke, gas or flames associated with fires and deploy firefighting tactics and personnel more quickly. Continue Reading