Internet of Things (IoT) Mobility and Consumers
Because the "things" in the Internet of Things are in large measure mobile, this section keeps you up to date on mobile platform selection and mobile application management.
Top Stories
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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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Blog Post
20 Nov 2020
Using IoT technology to help businesses thrive in a pandemic world
IoT devices can help both organizations and employees more sustainably use electricity and water under new working conditions, including work from home and limited occupancy 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
31 Dec 2020
Take lessons from the best 5 IoT blogs of 2020
IT administrators can catch up on the most popular topics of 2020 with IoT blogs on remote security, healthcare IoT and open source analytics platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2020
How to use IoT authentication and authorization for security
IT administrators can determine which IoT authentication and authorization type, such as one-way or three-way, will serve them best based on their latency and data requirements. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Dec 2020
Brownfield IoT could be OEMs’ ticket to success
Brownfield IoT models offer OEMs the opportunity to maximize revenue and meet customer expectations while also improving business operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2020
Prepare for IoT's role in U.S. CMMC compliance
CMMC compliance does not directly focus on IoT, but organizations must treat IoT as its own security challenge when admins try to meet the certification's requirements. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Dec 2020
Explore 3 IoT trends in healthcare for 2021
Healthcare IoT predictions for 2021 include growing adoption of complementary technologies such as AI and cloud to more effectively handle patient care and safety. 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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Feature
18 Dec 2020
Trends push IT and OT convergence opportunities and challenges
The use cases that come from IT/OT convergence and the global spread of supply chains, edge computing and 5G might make the effort to overcome convergence challenges worth it. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Dec 2020
COVID-19 urges manufacturers to adopt long-term digital investments
In the midst of a global pandemic, manufacturers must rise to the occasion and adopt long-term digital investments, such as IoT, to ensure optimal business outcomes. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2020
What IoT security certifications can level up your career?
No matter what motivates an IT professional to expand their security knowledge, they have a variety of IoT security certifications to choose from to achieve their career goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2020
5 tools to help improve IoT visibility, device security
Device discovery tools can help organizations identify devices that might pose security risks, giving security administrators insight to protect their endpoints. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Dec 2020
The new reality of retail
As the retail industry continues to face heightened demands due to COVID-19, IoT and robotics will continue to be key technologies in assisting employees to fulfill orders and provide safe customer ... Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Dec 2020
Understand the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, now law
Federal action through the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement law aims to create more security in the U.S. government's IoT infrastructure, but it could boost security across all sectors. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Dec 2020
Defeating pandemic attack trends on IoT and consumer devices
Training, threat intelligence and a comprehensive security strategy will ensure organization can fight threats that arise from the ever-increasing contingent of IoT devices. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2020
Tips to optimize IoT containers to support applications
IoT containers support IoT development, but teams must be sure to review container tools and services with their specialized IoT applications in mind. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Nov 2020
Using technology to get workers back on campus safely
As employers begin to consider reopening offices, they can use precautionary measures such as predictive cleaning and contact tracing with the help of IoT devices to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 ... Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2020
Top 5 IoT predictions for growing use cases in 2021
IoT predictions for 2021 include growing use of medical wearable devices; ready-made, off-the-shelf AI; and IoT products and more sustainable energy for computing. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Nov 2020
6 best practices for IoT security during global uncertainty
More people work outside of typical offices now, which means IoT security best practices must grow to accommodate them and focus on security hygiene and broader network analysis. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Nov 2020
Why testing is vital in a 5G-powered world
If organizations want to tap into the true potential of 5G, they must retire outdated testing approaches and focus on intelligent end-to-end, real-time and security testing. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Nov 2020
Using IoT technology to help businesses thrive in a pandemic world
IoT devices can help both organizations and employees more sustainably use electricity and water under new working conditions, including work from home and limited occupancy offices. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2020
3 top anticipated IIoT trends for 2021
With increased remote work, experts predict the use of IIoT technology in automation, wireless connectivity and AI algorithms will continue to grow across industries in 2021. 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
17 Nov 2020
6 steps to prioritize IoT gateway security
IoT gateways serve as essential components in building effective IoT deployments and greater security, but admins should secure them with regular software updates and audits. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Nov 2020
Why so many enterprise IoT projects fail
Organizations must prioritize software expertise in upper level management and avoid these six inaccurate assumptions of IoT projects to set themselves on a path to success. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Nov 2020
Cybersecurity 2.0 and the future of the IIoT landscape
With greater IIoT adoption and more security breaches, organizations must prioritize and update their security practices to match the new paradigms of current times. 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
11 Nov 2020
IoT Security Foundation launches vulnerability platform
With the convergence of home and work networks, IoT vulnerability platforms might push security awareness across consumer and enterprise IoT and assist manufacturers with regulations. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Nov 2020
COVID-19 makes IoT a must have
The affects of COVID-19 on industries such as healthcare and food has made IoT commercially mandatory. As a result, COVID will propel IoT adoption forwards with a sense of urgency that simply did ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Nov 2020
What to expect from automated IoE in the enterprise
Digital workers enable automated IoE outcomes that drive collaborative innovations. But businesses must determine what makes a truly good process and always select ones that will generate the ... Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2020
Get greater protection with IoT security advances in authentication
In this book excerpt, discover why and how authentication offers one of the most crucial security measures any engineer must plan in an IoT deployment. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Oct 2020
Broadband’s leap and IoT’s revised roadmap among 2021 predictions
Though COVID-19 has slowed the implementation of IoT, other sectors and the in-home connectivity explosion will provide clear opportunities over the coming months. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2020
4 strategies for scaling IoT to overcome technical challenges
IoT adoption alone can overwhelm an organization, but IoT leaders must also plan ahead to scale IoT deployments and avoid operational and technical pitfalls. 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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Blog Post
27 Oct 2020
How to deal with IoT device proliferation
Malicious attackers have begun to strategically target IoT devices to gain access to corporate networks. Security teams must employ new tactics, such as deceptive techniques, to draw out attackers. 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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Blog Post
26 Oct 2020
IoT in the pandemic: Enabling improvements and innovation
With no end to uncertainty in sight, some businesses might be struggling to plan for the future. But embracing IoT can help them use data to draw insight and inform strategy. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Oct 2020
Addressing the increase in IoT-based attacks driven by remote work
Following work-from-home ordinances due to COVID-19, business leaders must accept that employees’ IoT devices present a much greater risk now that they are used outside the company’s security fence. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2020
IoT creates safer workplaces and promotes greater adoption
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have adopted technologies, including cameras and sensors, that can keep workers and customers safe during the pandemic and beyond. 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
16 Oct 2020
The key to contact tracing lies within IoT security
As people continue to adjust to COVID-19 prevention measures, including contact tracing, monitoring and IoT-enabled devices, the data collection process must be transparent, secure and reliable. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Oct 2020
IoT as a service offers long-awaited tools for IoT success
IoT as a service is not the same as PaaS or SaaS. Discover the difference between them and how IoT as a service offerings simplify IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Oct 2020
Fuel IoT growth with 5G and Wi-Fi 6
Organizations can unlock the true potential of IoT and multi-device connectivity with the help of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 solutions, which offer improved connectivity and performance. The future is hybrid. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Oct 2020
How to implement edge computing in 5 steps
In order to get edge computing implementation right, IT administrators must first figure out how intelligent their IoT edge devices need to be and how best to group those devices. 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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Feature
30 Sep 2020
What does 5G IoT technology mean for future enterprises?
The emergence of 5G guarantees new architectures to connect billions of IoT devices but also introduces a host of new development challenges for practical applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2020
Design IoT user interfaces beyond the screen
IoT technology has expanded into everyday objects and work equipment; yet, it remains largely invisible. This market opportunity brings novel UX challenges for designers. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2020
Don't forget IoT physical security when planning protection
Organizations must take steps to ensure the physical security of IoT devices, including preventing access to hardware components and ensuring only authenticated access. 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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Tip
23 Sep 2020
Tips to select the right microcontrollers for IoT
Microcontrollers offer advantages over other processors for IoT deployments, including efficient energy use. Understand the market and criteria for microcontroller selection. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Sep 2020
3 ways a reliable network helps digitize supply chains
IoT technology increases operational efficiency, tracks assets and improves inventory visibility throughout the supply chain and prepares organizations for future disruptions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Sep 2020
Why healthcare providers must take action to eliminate cybersecurity risks
Healthcare organizations must prioritize cybersecurity even in the rush to adopt new technologies to cope with the pandemic because security threats have also increased. 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
09 Sep 2020
IoT during COVID-19: Winners and losers
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted several industries within the IoT market. However, IoT offers better health outcomes, improved services and even possible aides to the resurgence of these ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Sep 2020
Can digital technologies make supply chains more resilient?
COVID-19's impact on supply chain resilience has revealed a flaw in traditional supply chain management. As organizations move forward, they must reevaluate their business strategy and adapt to the ... Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Sep 2020
Tackle the growing number of IoT ransomware threats
IoT devices give hackers more doorways into networks, and organizations must take steps -- such as backing up data -- to secure them before hackers come knocking with ransomware. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Aug 2020
It’s all about the bots: Examining key trends in 2020
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations must ensure their networks are secure as work-from-home employees increasingly experience cybercriminal attacks with the help of botnets. 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
28 Aug 2020
Shadow IoT poses growing threat to network security
Without policies and a visible inventory of incoming IoT technology, organizations put their network and data at risk from unauthorized access on inherently unsecure devices. 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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Tip
25 Aug 2020
Focus on IoT ROI, not potential, during economic uncertainty
During challenging economic times, organizations must carefully plan IoT investments, whether that is to build the technology up or delay any major additions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Aug 2020
Tips for enhancing the driving experience with IoT
As the number of smart vehicles increases, engineers must perform the right type of testing with the right instrumentation to ensure the security and safety of connected vehicles isn't compromised. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Aug 2020
Determine the power of your IoT toolkit
Before committing to an IoT deployment, businesses must consider the right connectivity, data transmission and device management technologies for their use cases. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2020
Create the right approach to IoT adoption and scalability
Organizations can approach IoT adoption in three different ways, but all departments must be involved in the process to derive its value and build effective capabilities. 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
14 Aug 2020
Healthcare IoT security risks and what to do about them
Healthcare IT and security administrators must understand the evolving challenges of protecting healthcare IoT devices and data to keep patients safe. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Aug 2020
How to get the best from IoE across the enterprise
By unleashing the potential of IoE, digital workers will be key to driving enterprise adaptation, which will help streamline, accelerate and automate work to provide an engine for sustainable growth. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Aug 2020
Why IIoT projects require IIoT-specific databases
It's common for organizations to use specific, targeted and tactical database tools for specific use cases. For IIoT deployments, utilizing an IIoT-specific database solution is essential to success. 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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Blog Post
06 Aug 2020
Endpoint protection requires a real-time solution
As cyberattacks become significantly more sophisticated, organizations must invest in endpoint protection and response solutions to detect and prevent real-time cyberthreats. 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
30 Jul 2020
Wi-Fi 6 and 5G for IoT mean fewer barriers to deployment
With Wi-Fi 6 and 5G rolling out, organizations might wonder if the latest generations are worth the investment to improve IoT deployment efficiency. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2020
IoT platforms: How they work and how to choose one
Instead of developing the software to scale IoT initiatives on their own, organizations can use IoT platforms to manage IoT devices and connections. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jul 2020
Proof of concept is old news; Let’s talk proof of value in IoT
In the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, technology providers can lead the way by solving real life business problems and delivering favorable business outcomes in IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jul 2020
COVID-19 will reshape broadband and IoT in the home
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband networks have experienced increase use. Both service providers and the IoT developer community must understand the big picture to better grasp new ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jul 2020
Advice for IoT manufacturers
IoT has the chance to truly change the world and make it a better place, but that will not happen without careful planning and consideration on the manufacturer's part. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jul 2020
Updating video surveillance infrastructure for IoT connectivity
If done correctly, creating an entirely cloud-based video surveillance ecosystem can help create a platform for a highly intelligent set of IoT services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jul 2020
5 benefits of geospatial visualization when analyzing IoT data
Harnessing the power of geospatial data in IoT enables businesses to unlock a wealth of insights to inform decisions that put them ahead of the curve. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jul 2020
Reasons why healthcare must invest in medical equipment safeguards
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced several ways for cybercriminals to attack the healthcare sector. As a result, hospitals and healthcare providers must seriously consider investing in security ... Continue Reading
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Podcast
20 Jul 2020
ICIP IoT training: Get started with IoT risk management
Organizations must assess and prioritize risk management in their IoT investment to ensure their data and information assets are protected without overspending. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jul 2020
The invisible IoT revolution
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, an IoT revolution is well underway as the world experiences firsthand the benefits and capabilities IoT provides in several different industries. 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
13 Jul 2020
How enterprise IoT will evolve in a post-COVID world
As the COVID pandemic continues, businesses are beginning to find inherent value in IoT devices because of their ability to maintain social distancing, keep track of employees and increase sanitation. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jul 2020
Companies seek to provide a standard for interoperable IoT devices
As the IoT market continues to grow and a new era of innovation and commercial opportunities abound, the full potential of this market will only be achieved if companies put in place reliable, ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jul 2020
The social distancing equivalent for medical devices
Healthcare organizations must follow these five clinical network segmentation steps -- including assigning responsibility for security and keeping up with industry guidelines -- to thwart cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2020
Future of IoT in healthcare brought into sharp focus
Advancements in AI and the effects of the global pandemic are some of the main drivers that will encourage healthcare organizations to adopt medical IoT. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2020
How to select the right IoT database architecture
To choose the best database architecture for an organization's IoT initiative, IoT technologists must understand the basics of all the database options. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2020
Ripple20 vulnerabilities forebode long-lasting IoT risks
Organizations that use IoT devices at risk from the Ripple20 vulnerabilities must secure them through patching, network segmentation and zero trust. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jun 2020
Threats posed by IoT insecurity in a new WFH era
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, CIOs must start taking cybersecurity seriously by removing simple IoT vulnerabilities to better protect enterprise and home networks. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jun 2020
Overcoming IoT device vulnerability with edge computing
Organizations can learn a lot about the security innovations happening at the edge and apply these best practices to their IoT device management to better secure their data centers or clouds. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2020
IoT innovation culture powers business success
What do organizations need to drive innovation in their IoT teams? Tech leaders can start by creating a culture of innovation to encourage creativity and growth in IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2020
10 steps to IoT deployment success
Business outcomes should take center stage when planning to deploy IoT. Address these 10 areas to smooth your project plan and guarantee quality and revenue. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2020
Tackle ICS IoT security challenges with 6 processes
With more cyberattacks targeting industrial systems with IIoT, vendors, developers and manufacturers must incorporate ICS security processes before, during and after development. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Jun 2020
The potential benefits of user-centric design in IoT
A user-centric design is the future of IoT and can be the difference between random acts of digital and the systemic shift needed to truly transform the user experience. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2020
How to detect a botnet infecting IoT devices
Detecting IoT botnets can be extremely difficult, but with this expert advice, organizations can take steps to detect and prevent attackers from hijacking IoT devices. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jun 2020
COVID-19 accelerates adoption of AR, MR and IoT technologies
Adoption of AR, MR and IoT technologies to weather the impact of the coronavirus crisis will drive continued growth of these technologies in several sectors, such as healthcare and education. Continue Reading