Enterprise internet of things
Exploring the internet of things for business? Read about what's involved when it comes to hardware and software for security, network connectivity and protocols, data analytics, data storage, product development and design as well as IoT business models and implementation.
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Feature
17 Dec 2025
Enterprise 5G: Guide to planning, architecture and benefits
An enterprise 5G deployment requires extensive planning. This guide helps you understand 5G use cases and deployment options as well as the latest advances in wireless technology. Continue Reading
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Podcast
01 Dec 2025
Living up to the hype: Lessons from IoT supply chain wins
In this podcast, Temple University professor Subodha Kumar explains trends in using IoT in supply chains, deployment challenges to expect and why AI boosts IoT demand and value. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Aug 2022
sensor
A sensor is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Aug 2022
electron
An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle that can be either bound to an atom or free (not bound). Continue Reading
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Podcast
30 Jun 2022
Digital Twin Consortium strives to organize a chaotic market
Digital Twin Consortium CTO Dan Isaacs explains the organization's work and assesses the progress made in digital twin technology, standards and best practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2022
10 metaverse dangers CIOs and IT leaders should address
The metaverse poses many of the same risks and security pitfalls that the internet does. Here's a look at 10 of those issues and how IT leaders should address them. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 May 2022
ampere hour (Ah or amp hour)
Ampere hour -- sometimes abbreviated as Ah or amp hour -- is the amount of energy charge in a battery that enables 1 ampere of current to flow for one hour. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 May 2022
closed loop control system
A closed loop control system is a mechanical or electronic device that automatically regulates a system to maintain a desired state or set point without human interaction. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2022
real-time application (RTA)
A real-time application is an application program that functions within a time frame that the user senses as immediate or current. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2022
Top 7 metaverse tech strategy do's and don'ts
Technology and business leaders must be strategic when entering the new world of metaverse projects. Here are critical tips that help provide guidance. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2022
The CIO's guide to understanding the metaverse
Metaverse definitions vary as do predictions on when it will arrive. But smart CIOs should familiarize themselves with the concept and ways it might affect their company. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
Couchbase Mobile 3 brings NoSQL database to the edge
The vendor looks to integrate an edge-to-cloud database architecture with a new release that provides developers with tools to manage distributed database deployments. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2022
InfluxData expands time series database capabilities
The open source-based InfluxDB platform is adding capabilities to better handle data coming from industrial sensors and devices that enable organizations to optimize operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Sep 2021
Colocation data center market moves closer to the edge
Data center co-location provides companies a way to expand and diversify their infrastructure. The market is growing to increase data distribution and help advance edge use cases. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Mar 2021
Where IT is headed in 2021: 5 key trends to watch
2021 might not yet feel too different from 2020, but CompTIA's latest report highlights five intriguing trends in the IT industry for which you need to be ready. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2021
Edge AI brings new uses to IoT devices
A Lenovo executive describes AI at the edge, highlighting how this rapidly advancing technology unlocks new automations and capabilities within IoT devices. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Jan 2021
MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport)
MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight open messaging protocol that provides resource-constrained network clients with a simple way to distribute telemetry information in low-bandwidth environments. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2020
Composable, an IoT infrastructure paradigm with potential
Composable infrastructure can stand up and down virtual servers depending on the varying needs of workloads. Learn why composability is a good for IoT. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Aug 2020
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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Feature
31 Jul 2020
AIoT applications prove the technology's adaptability
The combination of artificial intelligence and IoT has led to better predictive capabilities for devices, informed data storage, and enterprise machine optimization. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2020
Fog nodes simplify edge vs. cloud computing choice
The demanding architecture of IoT has many organizations wondering how best to distribute their resources in the cloud or at the edge, and how fog nodes fit into the equation. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2020
MSPAlliance: What's next for the managed services industry
In part two of our interview with the CEO of MSPAlliance, we discuss the continued influence of cybersecurity on the managed services industry and the opportunities that lay ahead. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2020
IoT and the customer experience: What to expect in 2020
Consumers are finding themselves increasingly surrounded by technology that talks to each other. See how retail is incorporating IoT and affecting customer experience. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2020
Sensor and analytics vendor Motionloft closes
Motionloft is ending its data collection services on Jan. 17, leaving its customers without a way to use their Motionloft sensors. The company is insolvent. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Dec 2019
Monetization metrics: understanding the units of value that matter to customers
Monetization metrics are a critical component to IoT product profitability, and product managers must understand how to use it in order to identify and price the units of value that are important ... Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
Create a manageable, secure IT/OT convergence strategy in 3 steps
An effective IT/OT strategy requires at least three things: an evangelist, an infrastructure reference architecture and a plan to sanely divide operations between IT and OT. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
Tips and tricks to integrate IT and OT teams securely
IT and operational teams can work in tandem to support IoT projects, but their separate roles and responsibilities to one another must be clearly defined. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
What's the role of people in IT/OT security?
To enable a smoother, more secure IT/OT convergence, get wise to the potential conflicts between IT and OT historical priorities and traditional work cultures. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2019
The role of edge computing security in enterprise networks
By ensuring IoT security, IT teams can secure enterprise networks as well. Edge computing can provide one path toward this security, as long as IT properly evaluates and plans for it. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 May 2019
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 ... Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2019
Get to know Microsoft's Azure IoT services
With so many connected devices distributed across the globe, enterprises need a way to manage and monitor their IoT assets. See what Azure services are available to help. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2019
Microsoft AI services roadmap to be delivered at Build
Microsoft's Build developer conference is set to showcase a range of new services for IoT, AI and machine learning. It's evidence of how developers' palettes and customer requirements have expanded beyond core enterprise IT scenarios. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2019
For IoT and facilities management, the destination matters as much as the journey
The best facilities managers use automation and IoT to efficiently handle work orders. ServiceChannel's Hugues Meyrath explains why facilities managers need to stay on top of their IoT data to reap ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Mar 2019
4 IoT monetization strategies -- and how to choose the right one for your offerings
The internet of things is changing how products and services are delivered. Flexera's Cris Wendt discusses four popular monetization models and how each pertains to IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jan 2019
Avoid tech's valley of death: Advanced R&D lessons on scaling IoT proofs of concept
To scale your IoT proof of concept, says Deloitte's Helena Lisachuk, learn from the successes of advanced R&D. Here, Lisachuck explains why promising proofs die -- and what to do about it. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2018
Deep learning in big data analytics with Sisense Hunch
Sisense Hunch, a new Sisense BI tool, enables big data analytics for IoT devices by using deep learning to automatically extract insights from big data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Sep 2018
Is your city as smart as a 10 year old? To get smart, cities must focus on friction
A smart city is more than just connected infrastructure. Infor's Guy Courtin discusses how using digital to reduce friction and inefficiencies will make truly smart cities a reality. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Aug 2018
How to determine the right balance of cloud and edge for your analytics project
Finding the right balance between edge and cloud is the key to success, says Stratus Technolgies' Jason Andersen. With right combination of edge and cloud, organizations can see real ROI and often ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Aug 2018
IoT and the workplace: Transform spaces, improve satisfaction and productivity
Adding IoT-enabled technologies into buildings not only transforms spaces and optimized efficiency, it also affects and organization's biggest asset: its people. Honeywell's Himanshu Khurana explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jul 2018
In-memory HTAP computing: Create smart IIoT applications with continuous learning
Continuous learning systems are now attainable for a range of industrial IoT use cases thanks to in-memory HTAP computing. GridGain's Nikita Ivanov discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2018
Future of real-time enterprise IoT depends on in-memory computing powered HTAP
IoT requires a critical technology infrastructure reinvention, which can be enabled only by HTAP powered by in-memory computing. GridGain Systems' Nikita Ivanov explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Apr 2018
Ethics, values and common standards are essential for shaping an IoT-smart society
Industry leaders and policymakers must ensure the well-being of the consumer in a smart, connected world. Wipro's Jayraj Nair explains why ethics, values and common standards are critical. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2018
Four keys to successful IoT product software: Using a co-development approach
Deploying successful IoT software is much like building a house; it requires coordination and prioritization. IPS's Danny Aponte offers four steps to creating successful IoT software. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2018
Smart manufacturing and IoT: Driving operational efficiency with real-time insights
Insights gleaned from IoT data are changing business models, and no other sector has been impacted by the IoT transformation more than manufacturing. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2018
The data platform is key to connected cars and the internet of automotive things
The success of connected and autonomous cars requires a fundamental shift in the data platforms used to support them. MapR's Crystal Valentine discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2018
IoT to grow out of awkward adolescence in 2018 and other trends for the new year
It will be 2018 in which IoT grows up and offers true innovation. Infiswift's Arup Barat discusses this and more IoT trends for the coming year. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Jun 2017
Zigbee
Zigbee is a standards-based wireless technology developed to enable low-cost, low-power wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) networks. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2015
IoT analytics should not be an afterthought
IoT is driving huge data growth. Enterprise architects need to think about implementing an IoT analytics service for cloud applications in order to generate new business value. Continue Reading