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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Blog Post
02 Apr 2018
Five ways to accelerate predictive maintenance
Splunk's Erick Dean offers five key technology trends Industry 4.0 is talking about today that are making manufacturers rethink planned versus unplanned maintenance. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Mar 2018
Myth-busting: Cloud vs. edge in IIoT
The cloud is absolutely a necessary piece of IIoT deployments, says Stratus' Jason Andersen, but that doesn't mean you should abandon edge computing systems. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2018
Intelligence at the well: Keeping staff safe and profits up
The right technology can help keep small- and medium-sized oil and gas producers in the game. However, as FreeWave's Scott Allen explains, connecting intelligent systems with the right technology ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2018
Smart homes, IoT and the customer experience
IoT-enabled home devices and sensors generate valuable insights for consumers, says Earth Networks' Amena Ali. Here are three key outcomes of IoT improving customer experience. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
The citizen data scientist comes of age
Organizations today need data scientists to analyze the business intelligence provided by IoT data. However, as TIBCO's Mark Palmer explains, more people need to become stats-savvy to benefit. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Mar 2018
How AI and IoT will interact
To create a world of seamless exchange between people, networks, devices and applications, IoT in concert with AI is critical, says Tata Communications' Tim Sherwood. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2018
What IoT and big data mean for car safety technology
As connected car technology advances, so will the safety features for vehicles. Here is how IoT and big data are changing vehicle safety and what we can expect for the future. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Mar 2018
Three surprising benefits of asset utilization
Asset utilization has become a top business IoT use case. Bsquare's Dave McCarthy offers three benefits beyond the usual suspects of asset utilization data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Mar 2018
Creating value from joined-up IoT data
To get greater value from the IoT data gathered, smart cities will have to transition from a data exchange to a data marketplace, says More With Mobile's Ken Figueredo. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Mar 2018
Smart video surveillance delivers actionable insights
Surveillance isn't just about security any longer, says Western Digital's Chris Bergey, it's about extracting value and intelligence, making smart video a reality. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Mar 2018
How IoT is changing insurance
Thanks to IoT, the insurance industry is revolutionizing how it assesses risks and pricing to a model based on real-life data. Jooycar's María Paz Gillet Martín explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Mar 2018
How predictive maintenance can transform industrial IoT
Taking a proactive approach to maintenance with IoT, versus a reactive one, can save industrial organizations time and money. Splunk's Erick Dean discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Mar 2018
The future of fixing: What field service means for us in the next 50 years
The internet of things is changing how machines run and are serviced – but what does it mean for the field service technicians doing the fixing? ServiceMax's Athani Krishna discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2018
Making the case for healthcare IoT: Is it necessary?
A standardized and connected ecosystem can provide easy and seamless access to one critical industry: healthcare. Zephyr Health's William King outlines three critical value drivers of healthcare IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2018
IIoT: The rise and rise of IoT in the industrial sector
The industrial IoT age is upon us. And as Mobiliya's Krish Kupathil explains, there is more than one way IIoT will accelerate growth, transform economies and create a new level of competitiveness. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Feb 2018
Clouds can't save our oceans, we need an edge
Edge computing is rapidly being recognized as a necessity for implementing several industrial IoT use cases, explains MapR Technologies' Will Ochandarena. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Feb 2018
Putting the IoT cart before the horse
What is the ultimate holy grail of IoT-driven business value, and can IoT platforms deliver on this value? Hitachi Consulting's Rajesh Devnani discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Feb 2018
IoT logistics moves from connected fleet to connected things
Roambee's Sanjay Sharma explains why taking a connected things approach to fleet management -- versus a connected fleet approach -- helps better track the health of shipments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Feb 2018
Embedded vision in IoT
Vision is undoubtedly one of the most important human sensing abilities. Now, the use of embedded vision is helping devices, objects and things "see," analyze and interpret. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2018
For IIoT success, manufacturing IT must overcome cloud resistance
While many factory leaders are wary of the cloud, rejecting its use can hinder the ability to gain the benefits from smart manufacturing and IIoT. 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
30 Jan 2018
Demystifying machine learning: How do machines really learn?
Machine learning is a hot topic nowadays. Mark Troester of Progress explains how machines learn, and how it may impact your AI and machine learning strategies. 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
26 Jan 2018
Three ways to drive IoT monetization with connected cars
Many consumer IoT companies have struggled to monetize their offerings as effectively as their industrial IoT peers, but connected cars have found the exception. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2018
How machine learning streamlines location data with the Kalman filter
LogiNext's Manisha Raisinghani explains how machine learning and the Kalman filter helped the company improve the accuracy of location data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2018
Why you need to design for analytics to succeed at IoT
Timely, reliable, accessible, trustworthy analytics is the future battlefield on which IoT wars will ultimately be won or lost. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jan 2018
Five ways IoT is transforming the manufacturing industry
Hitachi Vantara's Greg Knieriemen discusses five ways IoT will permanently change the manufacturing for the better, from improved operational efficiency to improving safety. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2018
Automotive IoT: Will your car let you drive home from the bar?
Are behavioral analytics for IoT and autonomous cars key to keeping the roadways safe? FICO's Scott Zoldi discusses the treasure trove of data onboard sensors generate. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jan 2018
Key considerations of AI, IoT and digital transformation
Mark Troester of Progress explores the convergence of today's digital trends -- AI, IoT and digital transformation -- and what it means for your business. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
08 Jan 2018
IoT predictions 2018: What will the next year of connectedness bring?
The internet of things is in full swing -- but what will the next year bring? Industry experts look into their crystal balls and offer IoT predictions for the year ahead. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2018
Addressing the fundamental challenges to IoT data management
Striim CTO Steve Wilkes discusses the three primary challenges of IoT data management and the importance of a streaming-first architecture. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Nov 2017
Augmented vs. artificial intelligence: What's the difference?
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic, but as BoldIQ's Roei Ganzarski notes, true AI doesn't exist today; what we're experiencing is augmented intelligence. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2017
Fighting pests with the internet of things
Pest control is an area where IoT isn't often considered, but should be according to infiswift chief commercial officer Arup Barat. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2017
Domino's Pizza IoT deployment delivers temp monitoring, food safety
Domino's Pizza franchises are putting IoT on the menu to automate manual processes, save costs and predict machine maintenance -- and to better focus on cranking out pizzas. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2017
IoT: Turning data into information and knowledge
Don't confuse data with information. Data, by itself, isn't necessarily useable. The power of IoT is its ability to gather and synthesize data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Mar 2017
Top five benefits of real-time business intelligence for utilities
Explore the top five benefits of real-time business intelligence for utility companies, from optimizing asset performance to boosting customer satisfaction. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2017
Three ways IoT is transforming inventory management
The connectivity and real-time analytics inherent in the internet of things could be the game changer for retailers' inventory woes. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2016
Real-time data management will be the keystone of IoT
While consumer-grade internet of things devices are hogging the limelight, it will be in real-time data management where the value of IoT lies. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Dec 2016
Internet of People (IoP): The next frontier for IoT
The Internet of People (IoP) is not just more sensor data, but it is a learning process or a study of how people interact with sensor data. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Oct 2016
The internet of things is in your future - the law says so!
Moore's Law and Metcalfe's Law planted the seeds for the internet of things decades ago, illustrating and helping to predict potential for IoT. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Jul 2016
Customer experience gathers steam with IoT analytics
Companies are moving from gut feel to rely on scientific tools, such as IoT analytics data, to develop customer experience strategy. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2016
Framing your enterprise IoT approach
There is no one-size-fits-all enterprise IoT approach, but there are four common requirements and challenges almost every IoT project will encounter. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2016
How to use Google Firebase to build real-time IoT apps
Google Firebase helps developers build real-time applications for the Internet of Things but is not without limitations. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2016
Spark a natural fit for IoT data analytics
IoT big data analytics is needed to make sense of the mountains of data coming from industrial equipment and Spark may be up to the task. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Dec 2015
IoT data analytics spurred on by big data's expansion
Data from the Internet of Things creates opportunities to analyze equipment performance and track the activities of drivers and users of wearable devices. But IoT data analytics requires significant IT provisions. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2015
IoT devices, data use developing faster than common standard
The onslaught of data from IoT devices may not happen until a set of common standards is developed. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Sep 2015
Delving into an enterprise IoT initiative? Read this first
From the business problem to the technology, here's what CIOs need to know to get started on an enterprise IoT initiative. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2015
Smart sensors bring the supply chain to life
Deploying the right smart sensors in the right places can transform supply chain management and execution. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2015
How is the IoT changing enterprise service management?
Manufacturers are starting to use IoT-enabled devices to monitor equipment performance and improve field service, but the full benefits of IoT for enterprise service management have yet to be seen. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2014
Sensors offer big data users an operational analytics edge
Big data analytics processes on data from sensors and log files can propel users to competitive advantages, but a lot of refining is required first. Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 Apr 2014
IDC analysts see more Internet of Things projects ahead
At IDC Directions, analysts predict more Internet of Things projects in the near future. Continue Reading