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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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.
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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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Agri-tech – the next big IoT solution to feed the world
Farming practices have much room for improvement thanks to the development of IoT sensors and analytics platforms to help farmers optimize the controllable conditions for crop growth. Continue Reading
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Who says cellular IoT can’t be used in farming and agriculture?
Despite some sources claiming that NB-IoT can't be used for farming and agriculture, others have proven that NB-IoT is designed to offer enhanced coverage in hard-to reach areas. Continue Reading
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Innovating field service IoT devices in the business 4.0 era
Field service IoT devices produce a gold mine of data, and organizations can use AI and machine learning to better interpret data and deliver better end-user experiences. Continue Reading
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The future of physical retail: Connected devices and connected shoppers
In-store IoT devices are becoming more common to foster greater customer experiences. Strong network infrastructure and analytics can be used to improve operation of these IoT devices. Continue Reading
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Four ways IoT will change the way we work in 2020
IoT, augmented reality and virtual assistants will give workers more time to focus on meaningful tasks instead of busy work in 2020. Continue Reading
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What can 5G really deliver?
The emergence of 5G promises a mobile-first, connected workforce with greater bandwidth and increased network speed. But 5G's success depends on mobile operators and providers' continued investment. Continue Reading
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IoT lays the pathway to smart cities of the future
Smart cities have the potential to efficiently maintain themselves with minimal human input and reduce risk with the help of IoT, but leaders must be cognizant of the challenges and their solutions. Continue Reading
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The emergence of autonomous irrigation technology streamlines farming operations
As advancements in technology continues, agricultural farmers can take advantage of LoRa and automatic identification services to better automate and streamline agricultural operations. Continue Reading
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Solve real-world challenges with IoT for smart cities
IoT devices can improve the quality of life for citizens of smart cities in many ways, whether the devices save lives, manage noise pollution or decrease response time to natural disasters. Continue Reading
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Is your organization in IoT for the short or long haul?
Focusing on a horizontal or vertical platform doesn't always provide an optimal IoT. More With Mobile's Ken Figueredo analyzes why IoT strategy is more important than IoT technology in the long haul. Continue Reading
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How is dynamic spectrum access used by connected cars?
With spectrum scarcity, connected cars can't communicate -- which can be disastrous. IEEE senior member Alexander Wyglinski explains how dynamic spectrum access solves the problem. Continue Reading
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Protecting the modern infotainment system
As recent demonstrations have proven, an infotainment system can be the gateway into attacking a car. Karamba Security's David Barzilai discusses the technologies available to protect infotainment ... Continue Reading