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.
Internet of Things (IoT) Verticals News
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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.
Internet of Things (IoT) Verticals Get Started
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How do V2X communications help connected cars share information?
Connected car communications help safely operate autonomous vehicles. IEEE senior member Alexander Wyglinski discusses the options available. Continue Reading
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ICIP IoT training: IoT digital twins
In this podcast lesson, ICIP instructor Bruce Sinclair provides an example of a digital twin in IoT and explores how to construct a digital twin for any connected part, product, system or environment. Continue Reading
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What are the advantages of a smart irrigation system?
Smart irrigation systems are integral to saving water and improving efficiency. IEEE senior member Shawn Chandler explains how. Continue Reading
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Top challenges of IoT adoption in the enterprise
CIOs share the top IoT implementation challenges they've faced and how they're overcoming them as they move forward with their enterprise IoT initiatives. Continue Reading
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IoT enters the construction zone
The construction industry has entered a new digital era, says Triax Technologies' Ian Ouellette, one that creates more data that offers answers to more business problems -- all thanks to IoT. Continue Reading
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Create new business models with customer service and connected devices
Is your organization prepared to shift to a new, service-oriented, reoccurring digital technology-based business? Salesforce's Natalie Petouhoff discusses why being proactive can put your company ... Continue Reading
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Why digital twins need AI-driven testing
Digital twins are becoming a critical component of today's IoT systems. However, their added complexity requires intelligent testing driven by AI and machine learning. Eggplant's Antony Edwards ... Continue Reading
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IoT and security: Using your network to become an IT disruptor
Masergy's Terry Traina outlines three steps to help organizations overcome IoT security challenges and become and IoT disruptor to take advantage of all the benefits a connected enterprise has to ... Continue Reading
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The importance of network standardization in the age of connected cars
The key connected car success is getting them all 'talking.' Esurance's Haden Kirkpatrick explains why network standardization and interoperability is key to starting the conversation and keeping ... Continue Reading
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What are the challenges of building a smart agriculture system?
Building a smart agriculture system isn't as easy as placing some sensors in a field. IEEE senior member Shawn Chandler offers insights into the challenges and outlines tips for a successful deployment. Continue Reading
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From push cart to smart cart: IoT offers control over ice cream carts
Distribution management is about to get a makeover thank to the internet of things. Autoplant's Venky Nayar offers insights into the benefits IoT has to offer ice cream carts, bringing efficiency ... 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