Internet of Things (IoT) Analytics
The IoT analytics topic section offers comprehensive resources for those deploying complex, high-velocity data back ends for Internet of Things products and shops. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of various analytic approaches such as behavioral, predictive and security analytics. Find guidance on IoT-specific uses of Hadoop and other NoSQL DBMS environments.
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Feature
25 Mar 2022
8 IoT SaaS platform providers help streamline adoption
IoT SaaS providers help simplify the complexity and expense of deploying IoT by offering platforms with features such as scalability, real-time data capture and machine learning. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2021
TinyML at the very edge of IoT shows signs of promise
TinyML can enable machine learning on small devices that exist within IoT systems and experts are currently debating the breadth of its practical real-world uses. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
07 Oct 2021
How removing latency can unlock even greater value from IoT
Many applications of IoT require real-time information to give value to customers, whether it's for the safety of autonomous vehicles or cooking the perfect prime rib. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Oct 2021
The value of IoT at the edge
The edge gives organizations a straightforward way to set up an IoT project and gain rapid insights to build cost-effective, data-led strategies. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Sep 2021
An intelligent edge: A game changer for IoT
Edge computing drives value in IoT deployments, but only if organizations can overcome the challenges of creating data-driven, low-latency architecture. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Start artificial intelligence for IoT in bite-size pieces
IoT practitioners must follow clear steps to implement an AI analytics process if they want to create an AI application with IoT that improves their deployment's performance. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Jul 2021
Scaling Industry 4.0 with AI, IoT sensors and hybrid cloud
To get the most value from any industrial process, organizations must have the technology to collect IoT data, analyze that data with AI and do so in real time. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Develop IoT artificial intelligence holistically to prosper
Author Michael Roshak explores the difficulties of AI design for IoT, the considerations organizations must know about the process and what is exciting about AI and IoT. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
Senators push Amazon, Google on connected IoT device market
During a Senate subcommittee antitrust hearing, Amazon and Google claimed to be making their connected IoT devices more interoperable. Others disagreed. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Apr 2021
Democratizing machine learning will transform IoT
For the smart home to succeed, what happens in the home, will have to stay in the home and become smarter without the infinite compute capability of the cloud and with features such as voice ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Mar 2021
AI and IoT convergence could herald a new era of technological change
With the right planning, tools and expertise, organizations that combine AI and IoT into AIoT will deliver benefits that only AI can help predict. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2021
Focus the role of data analytics in IoT on actionable insights
Organizations might find it easier to use the limitations of their IoT data analysis project to guide its creation, such as connectivity or battery power. 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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Blog Post
24 Feb 2021
Why IoT technology is the game changer of the transportation industry
IoT technology reshapes the possibilities of the transportation industry with real-time monitoring, a data-driven approach, advanced analytics and predictive analysis. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2021
Comprehend control loops to unlock analytics for IoT
Applying analytics to IoT quickly becomes a convoluted task. Architects must master the control loop to direct its design and deliver rapid business insights. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2021
5 components of IoT streaming architecture
Software architects must create the basic IoT streaming architecture model for event flows before they can add unique features to their IoT applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Feb 2021
Reach business objectives with the right IoT data pipeline
IoT technology creates value from its data. Organizations need the right IoT data pipeline to facilitate the processing that leads to actionable insights and informs business decisions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2021
IoT becomes an on-ramp for edge computing
IoT dovetails with edge computing in two primary ways: IoT is a workload using edge computing as its platform and other edge workloads are more squarely in IoT’s influence, such as chemical plants ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jan 2021
3 ways technology and IoT will reshape businesses in 2021
As 2020 comes to a close and the COVID-19 pandemic persists in 2021, businesses must invest in IoT, networking, cloud and analytics tools to ensure safe re-entry into offices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jan 2021
Integrating IoT technology for effective environmental monitoring
IoT technology provides innovative ways to track and mitigate environmental challenges. Organizations can integrate smart concepts for safer surroundings and increased business growth. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2020
How to build an effective edge IoT architecture
Explore edge IoT architectural components, what each part does and how they all connect to each other, including sensors, actuators, devices and gateways. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Nov 2020
IoT predictions for 2021
The changes that organizations have made to mitigate the effects and risk of the COVID-19 pandemic have set the stage for IoT development predictions for the new year. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2020
3 machine learning best practices to use in IoT projects
IoT machine learning takes a whole team of experts that can approach the project with the right mindset, effectively communicate, and facilitate user feedback and testing. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Oct 2020
IoT-based predictive maintenance staves off machine failures
Predictive maintenance uses sensors, gateways and management systems to predict when equipment failures will occur in manufacturing, oil and gas and food processing industries. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2020
3 ways to balance biometric voter registration promise, concerns
Biometric voter registration systems could play a role in the future of election security, if developers and governments can address concerns about security and hacking. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Oct 2020
Plan your IoT real-time data streaming process
IoT data streaming can help organizations make the most of their data in situations that call for immediate action, but IT teams must have specific processes and practices in place. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Oct 2020
Track and trace in urban and suburban settings with IoT
The problem of COVID-19 is pressing, but the use of track and trace efforts with the help IoT devices and data gives local governments options and a way to act quickly. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2020
Global company weighs 5G for manufacturing, IoT analytics
Global manufacturer Sanmina is studying the benefits of deploying 5G on its manufacturing floor to improve the speed of IoT and analytics data exchanges to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Sep 2020
How to develop a mobile app for IoT
As the IoT sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, organizations can take advantage of its success as well as the adoption of smartphones to develop an IoT app. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Sep 2020
Build a data streaming, AI and machine learning platform for IoT
As pressure mounts to scale more complex IoT use cases, an open source streaming, analytics and machine learning stack can enable businesses to develop reliable, production-ready infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2020
IoT robotics prevents hazards in manufacturing and healthcare
IoT and robotics independently offer many advantages to organizations, but the two technologies can also improve when combined for industrial operations and healthcare. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Aug 2020
How cloud-edge hybrid strategies impact IoT success
To reduce latency, process data and increase overall IoT success, organization should transform their cloud deployments into edge-cloud hybrid initiatives over the next few years. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Aug 2020
Promote business continuity with IoT supply chain management
With analytical insights into supply chain management from IoT technology, organizations can better adapt to changing business conditions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Aug 2020
Why connected healthcare needs continuous testing
By integrating intelligent testing and performance monitoring, healthcare providers can optimize software and devices to ensure better patient care. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Aug 2020
Examine the future of AI for IoT to achieve business success
Taking advantage of emerging trends, such as AI and IoT, is key to business success. Start by exploring the direction these two technologies will take according to experts. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Aug 2020
How the COVID-19 pandemic is fast-tracking AI health innovation
The COVID-19 outbreak ushered in unprecedented challenges within the healthcare industry. However, digital technologies such as AI and IoT are helping solve some of the most critical issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Aug 2020
IoT biometrics play a greater role in workplaces
Organizations can use biometric interfaces to increase workplace security and employee safety through sensors and surveillance, but employers must also evaluate potential effects. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Aug 2020
Organizations seek digital experiences with IoT, AI and machine learning
As companies dive into IoT, AI and machine learning, they must factor it into their digital experience planning from the beginning to derive the full benefit these powerful technologies provide. 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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Blog Post
14 Jul 2020
Just-in-time anomaly detection for IoT security in the age of 5G
Anomaly detection is changing standards for security across industries. Organizations that rely on 5G will benefit from anomaly detection’s ability to improve productivity and operational efficiencies. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jun 2020
TinyML accelerates the shift to modern edge data management
TinyML can help target low power IoT applications and determine when to power up or power down more complex, power hungry devices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jun 2020
IoT, AI and 83 problems, part 2: Context is key
Once an organization has solved the technical problem of gathering data, the next priority is ensuring the relationships between data and the underlying physical world are not lost. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 May 2020
IoT edge cloud balances the best of cloud and edge computing
Organizations are shifting IoT deployments from cloud computing to edge computing, but a newer option -- the edge cloud -- has emerged to bring the cloud to the edge. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 May 2020
IoT and the customer experience factor
If organizations want to realize all the benefits of IoT, they must evaluate the CX rather than code. This can help provide a seamless experience for the user. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 May 2020
What's new in IIoT
New strides in IIoT has enabled organizations to take advantage of specific technologies, such as AR and AI, that they might not have been able to before. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 May 2020
Why organizations need IoT data scientists on their team
IoT is ratcheting up the stakes and creating new ways to use data, making IoT data scientists a necessity for organizations to maintain a competitive edge. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2020
What IT pros should consider when building applications for IoT
Digital integration hub architectures and hybrid transaction/analytical processing powered by an in-memory computing platform can help organizations implement real-time IoT use cases and support ... Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2020
IoT in supply chain management streamlines for flexibility
IoT devices can make supply chains more flexible and resilient to prepare organizations for any disruptions caused by emergencies, whether a pandemic or natural disaster. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Apr 2020
2 IoT technology trends reshape the edge
As the data created at the edge grows, IT/OT convergence and edge-as-a-service offerings could be the future go-to for data processing in IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Apr 2020
Explore the smart, adaptable and human side of manufacturing
Organizations can use smart factory technologies, such as AR, to improve productivity and solve end user issues. But this requires diverse teams and support to yield long-term smart factory success. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Apr 2020
IoT, AI and 83 problems
IoT and AI can offer a solution to the 80/20 dilemma in software, but companies must be willing to understand the context of IoT data and instill processes to better utilize their time and effort. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Apr 2020
6 ways video in the cloud adds value in the age of IoT
Video analytics in the cloud can help manage the vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices and allow companies to do so without having to invest in the necessary hardware, lowering costs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Apr 2020
How IoT is transforming the world around us
Emerging wireless, AI, data analytics and blockchain technologies are having major impacts on IoT and vertical markets, creating new and innovative products. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Apr 2020
Why IoT needs an intelligent ecosystem
An intelligent ecosystem will accelerate time to market for the next wave of edge and 5G-aware applications, resulting in greater efficiency and a stronger commercial model for IoT products. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2020
Biometric IoT sensors shape the future of user interfaces
Biometric interfaces unlock new capabilities and risks with IoT sensors, including security based on human features or virtual assistants tailored to recognize voices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Mar 2020
6 ways RPA delivers more
Organizations that employ enterprise-grade RPA with AI and cognitive technologies are providing a true foundation to enable real transformation across their operations. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Mar 2020
8 things all teams need to know about application trends
The Gartner Application Strategies and Solutions Summit of 2019 highlighted several emerging areas, no-code and low code. For those who weren’t able to make it to the event, here are top eight ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Mar 2020
As IoT grows, advanced AI models are critical
Research shows that IoT will only continue to grow into the future. As a result, business must take advantage of advanced AI models to better harness the data IoT devices gather on a daily basis. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Feb 2020
2 ways smart fleet tech is getting more efficient
As fleet management technologies get smarter, organizations will see greater ROI through improved productivity and cost savings. Continue Reading
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Quiz
25 Feb 2020
Test your knowledge with this IoT edge computing quiz
Take this quiz to test your expertise of edge computing with IoT devices, as well as understanding how the edge is influencing the way organizations use the cloud. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2020
How different companies use the power of IoT
Companies such as Donaldson, Nexleaf and Perch are utilizing IoT to provide improved manufacturing efforts and user experiences by gathering valuable, real-time data. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2020
IoT data lifecycle adapts to AI at the edge
The advent of IoT radically changed the enterprise data lifecycle, and the implementation of AI on the edge is changing it again to meet real-time analysis needs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Feb 2020
Analyzing streaming data starts with the right tools
As IoT data becomes more complex, businesses must use next-generation technologies such as streaming analytics, graph analytics and location intelligence to increase profit and efficiency. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jan 2020
IoT technology for healthcare in 2020
The application of IoT technology in healthcare brings great promise for improved health outcomes, longevity and quality of life, as well as cost containment. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jan 2020
Tapping video equipment for transformative business insights
Organizations might be better off kickstarting their IoT strategy by learning how to generate new value from dumb video insights first, instead of diving into achieving the greatest ROI from IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jan 2020
IoT-based smart cities: Shaping the future we’ll live in
The dynamic transformation and adoption of IoT technology has resulted in the development of smart city solutions that establish a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle for the citizens. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jan 2020
If you can see it, the computer can see it too
Combining intelligence, install base, technological maturity, potential for integration and cybersecurity make camera networks an excellent foundation to build an IoT network. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jan 2020
How to ensure RPA delivers
Businesses that choose the wrong brand of RPA can limit the scale and potential of automation. To realize RPA's benefits, such as greater accuracy and productivity, they must consider are few key ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jan 2020
The rise of thing commerce and what it means for software development
Thing commerce is no longer a niche concept. Companies and consumers are increasingly interacting with virtual assistants and software developers must learn how to properly deliver a consistent ... 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
08 Jan 2020
What 2019's 'summer of outages' means for IoT
2019 was a tough year for cloud service providers as outages affected big companies such as Google and Apple, and businesses must implement several preventative steps to ensure their IoT devices ... Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2019
Connected medical devices experts highlight IoT remote monitoring
Medical technology manufacturers were one of the early adopters of IIoT, but that doesn't mean manufacturers know how to get started with IoT remote monitoring. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Dec 2019
IoT requirements in a 5G world
As 5G gains popularity, businesses must adopt new IT strategies to get the most out of IoT data, such as taking advantage of event stream processing, adding new infrastructure and using machine ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Dec 2019
Tackling the challenge of IoT software updates
As IoT devices continue to grow in numbers, improving IoT software updates is a topic that the IoT industry will increasingly be talking about as its looks to improve functionality and security. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Dec 2019
AI in space exploration leads to more independent robots
Robots have successfully reached Mars and retrieved data from the planet, but imagine what scientists can achieve if AI in space can make its own choices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Dec 2019
The ten things that should happen in 2020, continued
Innovations in DesignOps, AppDev, digital innovation, AI, machine learning, IoT, bots and mobility will continue into 2020 as organizations seek to improve the user experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2019
4 requirements to choose the best enterprise IoT database
How should an IoT database differ from a traditional database? Learn what criteria databases need in order to handle the challenges that IoT technology brings with it. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Nov 2019
The ten things that should happen in 2020
Innovations in DesignOps, AppDev, digital innovation, AI, machine learning, IoT, bots and mobility will continue into 2020, and these are the top ten trends those in the IT industry should be ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Nov 2019
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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Blog Post
08 Nov 2019
A new era of continuous streaming IoT analytics
Streaming business intelligence tools update the traditional analytics game to get the most out of real-time IoT sensor data instead of getting caught up on events that already happened. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Nov 2019
IoT for small and medium-sized enterprises
Small and medium-sized enterprises across industries can use IoT data in a variety of ways, such as predictive maintenance or optimizing customer experiences to improve products and services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2019
Survive and thrive in today’s increasingly competitive world with trendwatching
Trendwatching -- being able to identify trends and analyze their affect on business and society over time -- is quickly becoming a must have skill for IT pros looking to stay competitive in their ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2019
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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Blog Post
30 Oct 2019
Unlock the benefits of a smart building
Smart buildings and technologies enable businesses to strategically control HVAC, security, lighting and building automation systems to better improve usage costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2019
IoT and AI push tech ethics to the forefront of development
AI and IoT sensors have tied humans and machines closer than ever without much hesitation, but organizations must learn to apply ethics in technology development. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Oct 2019
How connected RPA drives collaborative transformation
Organizations that adopt connected RPA with AI and cognitive technologies enable them to automate tasks within their businesses, as well as their new and existing applications. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Oct 2019
The unique requirements for the edge data layer
Where data is stored affects both distribution and connectivity. By keeping data in the right type of storage with dedicated private lines, organizations can improve both performance and security. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Oct 2019
How machine learning and IoT increase customer lifetime value
Organizations may be tempted to jump on the latest bandwagon when it comes to cool technologies such as AI and IoT, but machine learning and IoT analytics must serve a purpose. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Oct 2019
Use network tools to improve IoT analytics with data flow
Organizations have several methods to manage IoT data in their network to get the most from IoT analytics. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Oct 2019
How do you know your AI is making the right choices?
When human beings are removed from decision making processes, it can raise questions about how artificial intelligent reached its conclusions. Access to raw data, transparency and knowledge graphs ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Oct 2019
How IoT is transforming energy efficiency tactics
Energy efficiency is a critical component to a retailer's everyday operations, and IoT sensors and data can help them save on energy consumption and costs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Oct 2019
3 E's of AI: Creating explainable AI
Organizations can use blockchain and explainable latent features to make AI understandable and push ethical, highly predictive AI technology into production more quickly. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Oct 2019
Remote connectivity for edge computing in IoT
The rise of edge computing means having reliable remote connectivity is more urgent than ever. Organizations must understand how edge computing will process the expanding data pools created by ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Sep 2019
IoT technology helps feed the growing world population
As a result of growing population numbers, farmers and food manufacturers are facing a need for increased food production. But IoT tech can help extend the lifecycle of equipment and boost the ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Sep 2019
5 tips to structure IoT systems for insights
Without a solid foundation for an IoT deployment, organizations won't be able to extract the valuable data that leads to actionable insights to ensure business success. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Sep 2019
Why AI is critical for an IoT breakthrough
The number of connected devices continues to grow, and so do notification systems. Without AI, businesses and users miss out on critical operational insights they can gather from IoT data alerts. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Sep 2019
IoT network architecture shaped by business requirements
A network architecture for IoT combines layers of technology -- including embedded sensors and core service layers -- that are critical to the success of an IoT deployment. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Sep 2019
The true value of IoT data insight within the cold chain
Understanding data with the help of IoT deployments can not only help businesses monetize their data, but also prevent device failures in the future, especially where cold chain stores are concerned. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Sep 2019
What is edge AI good for?
Organization can use edge AI for many different functions, but the core factor is if it needs an IoT application to analyze data at rapid intervals for immediate decision making, then it needs edge AI. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2019
Fast track your digital transformation in five steps
The first step to ensure a digital transformation's success is to adopt a planning process with specified business goals that can get the most out of new technology, including IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2019
IoT and the promise of predictive health
IoT sensors and predictive analytics in the healthcare industry will change people's lives by identifying big picture patterns beyond any one individual's health. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2019
5 steps for successful IoT business models
IT pros can lead their organization in a successful digital transformation by prioritizing customer experience and capitalizing on IoT data-driven insights to make business decisions. Continue Reading