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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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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24 May 2018
New mobility and digital identity: How carmakers must evolve
ForgeRock's Michael Tworek explains the challenges traditional industries face and business models they must adopt to stay competitive in the world of new mobility. Continue Reading
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22 May 2018
IoT for me: How the internet of things is personalizing medicine
While personalizing medicine with IoT in healthcare is revolutionizing experiences for doctors and patients alike, Deloitte's Helena Lisachuk explains why connected health is not without its ... Continue Reading
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22 May 2018
Smart city initiatives eschew gadgetry, focus on people
IT pros are finding practical ways to make people-centric smart city initiatives their focus rather than getting distracted by technology. Continue Reading
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17 May 2018
Building smarter cities for a smarter response
Protecting the first responders who protect us is a big responsibility, says AT&T's Chris Penrose. Here are four ways IoT is helping support public safety. Continue Reading
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17 May 2018
Empowering merchandise with IoT
IoT is already having an impact on the retail supply chain, but what about its downstream impact on merchandise, stores and the consumer? Infor's Guy Courtin explains. Continue Reading
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14 May 2018
If everything is connected how will anyone have any privacy?
Deloitte Digital's Robert Schmid explores how privacy affects the three basic segments of IoT and explains security measures to put in place to maintain data privacy in your IoT program. Continue Reading
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11 May 2018
Mobile network operator strategies for IoT
Where are the real IoT business opportunities for MNOs to strategize and achieve volume, scale and growth? Huawei's Medhat Mahmoud discusses. Continue Reading
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10 May 2018
Why enterprise IoT security is critical
In the rush to get to market first, some IoT manufacturers are overlooking security, with dire consequences. Ericsson's Bodil Josefsson explains why cybersecurity gets even more important when ... Continue Reading
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08 May 2018
IoT-enabled transportation infrastructure: A step toward a smarter future
A smart city begins with smart transportation. TransitScreen's Matt Caywood explores how smart transit can benefit smart cities, the workforce and the planet. Continue Reading
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07 May 2018
How driverless cars will interact with each other (and us)
Curious about how autonomous vehicles communicate? Esurance's Haden Kirkpatrick discusses the state of driverless cars today, as well as V2V and V2I communications and the future of self-driving cars. Continue Reading
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03 May 2018
Diversity of data: The key to secure 3D face authentication
SensibleVision's George Brostoff recommends organizations focus on quality and diversity of data rather than just the size of the database for successful, secure 3D face authentication. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2018
IoT, coming to a subway stop near you
As we get a more connected transportation grid, not only could we expect the incremental benefits of increased time with our assets, says Infor's Guy Courin, but it could open new business models ... Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2018
Insurance industry primed for big IoT impact
IoT will transform how insurance underwriting and pricing are done for markets including autos, smart home, health and more , says Accelerite's Dean Hamilton. However, the benefits aren't without ... 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
18 Apr 2018
How a blend of customer experience and data helps brands build trust in IIoT
A successful industrial IoT deployment requires the right mix of customer experience and data utilization. Voxpro's Brian Hannon offers advice to help customer experience teams prepare support for ... Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2018
A new era for the connected mobile ecosystem
Embedded SIMs and soft SIMs are gathering pace, says Tata Communications' Tim Sherwood, helping IoT device manufacturers quickly and seamlessly connect devices worldwide. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2018
Four common myths about AI
AI coverage is everywhere, but there are many misunderstandings about it. Aricent's Ben Pietrabella looks at four enduring myths and explains why businesses need to reboot their thinking. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2018
Improved customer experience through IoT drives manufacturing efficiency
Today's auto manufacturers are using IIoT in response to demands for more customization. Infor's Jeff Nedwick explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Apr 2018
Computer vision holds the key to disrupting TV advertising space
The TV industry needs to move toward personalized, targeted real-time advertising and abandon the traditional way of gathering viewer analytics. EyeSight's Ran Baror explains how. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2018
New mobility and digital identity: Security, data and connected services
ForgeRock's Ashley Stevenson examines the security, data and connected services being developed to make new mobility an everyday, on-the-go reality. Continue Reading
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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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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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15 Mar 2018
CES 2018: The five words I heard most frequently
People Power's Stuart Sikes offers the five words he heard most frequently at CES 2018, from AI to robots, which created conversations among conference attendees. Continue Reading
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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 MarÃa Paz Gillet MartÃn explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2018
My car just told me to stop texting and watch the road!
Thanks to the miniaturization of 3D cameras and increasingly powerful AI software, says Sensible Vision's George Brostoff, interaction between people and their cars will never be the same. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2018
Applying smart building technology in multi-tenant properties
Today's tenants expect the benefits of smart buildings in their homes and at work. Yet deploying smart building technology to multi-tenant spaces isn't the easiest of tasks, regardless of the benefits. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Mar 2018
IoT myths busted for your business
If you're looking to start or restart an IoT project, you'll need a clear, fact-based understanding of IoT. To help, Cisco's Maciej Kranz dispels five major enterprise IoT myths. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
AR/VR is changing the way enterprises do business -- ready to jump in?
Augmented reality and virtual reality technologies aren't just for gamers anymore. Harman's Andrew Till explains how AR/VR is changing the enterprise as we know it. Continue Reading
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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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27 Feb 2018
A definitive list of top enterprise augmented reality trends
Upskill's Brian Ballard outlines the top five augmented reality trends for 2018, from improved AR accessibility for enterprises to the broad adoption of AR in service and logistics. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
The complexities of building a subscription IoT business
When it comes to generating recurring revenue with IoT, designing products is half the battle. Zipit's Frank Greer provides tips for building successful subscription IoT businesses. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
How blockchain will enable pay-as-you-go insurance
Blockchain could revolutionize insurance for both the insurer and policyholder. Esurance's Haden Kirkpatrick explains. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2018
Where are my people? Using IoT to sense location
IoT will drive employee productivity and improve customer interaction. Mindtree's Srinivas Bhagavatula discusses the benefits and challenges of using location sensing in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Winning the voice wars: Making the human-machine interface work
The voice-driven world is coming. But to succeed, says TestPlant's Antony Edwards, the challenges facing the human-machine interface must be solved. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
The Augmented Age: A time of great possibilities
Venuetize's Nimish Shrivastava explains how the Augmented Age is leading to new ways of experiencing and engaging with smart spaces, as well as opportunities for the people managing these spaces. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
New mobility and digital identity: A revolution in motion
A new generation of mobility services is on the rise. ForgeRock's Michael Tworek outlines the new mobility era, including its challenges, benefits and the role of digital identity in it. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2018
Four tips to prototype your IoT product on a shoestring budget
For every hit IoT product, there are dozens of failures. Proper prototyping, while costly, can help developers judge viability and validate the product's market fit. Yeti's Tony Scherba discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Feb 2018
Five IoT trends to remain relevant in 2018
MobiDev's Serge Koba outlines five key IoT trends will remain relevant throughout 2018 for developers and business owners alike. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2018
Habitap smart home management system connects Singapore residents
Built on Greenwave Systems' Axon platform, Philip Tang's Habitap smart home management system delivers connected services, including universal controls and single-app access to luxury services. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2018
The role retailers should play in driving IoT security certification standards
IoT security is a major concern, especially for retailers. JASK's Greg Martin explores the role retailers have to play in securing IoT and keeping themselves and consumers safe. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2018
A big looming risk for IoT is privacy
While IoT security is a major concern that often steals the headlines, IoT privacy is an issue that will affect us all. Fastly's Jose Nazario discusses. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2018
Wearables: The next wave of enterprise IoT?
Enterprises are adopting wearables to reap the benefits of people-generated data. However, few realize the challenge of securing them. MOBI's Josh Garrett offers tips to keep enterprise wearables safe. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2018
IoT in 2018: To infinity and beyond!
What does IoT in 2018 hold for us? Infor's Guy Courtin offers insights into consumer IoT, the IoT and AI partnership, IoT privacy and more. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2018
NFC unlocks opportunities in technology at CES 2018
NFC Forum's Paula Hunter highlights four products from CES 2018 that are good examples of NFC technology fueling innovation and product development. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2018
When IoT puts the user last
When it comes to consumer IoT, it should be all about the user experience. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case, explains Red Hat's Gordon Haff. Continue Reading
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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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17 Jan 2018
Why citizens should be the digital heartbeat of every smart city
Urban leaders should put citizens at the heart of smart city strategies to meet the higher expectations and logical outcomes they expect, says Tata Consultancy Services' Seeta Hariharan. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2018
How AI is transforming customer experiences and the role of APIs
Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses interact with their customers. Axway's Suraj Kumar explains the role of AI in CX and how APIs make it easier to adopt. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2018
Smart cities for a stronger, resilient future
Resiliency is achievable through smart cities, says Johnson Controls' Lisa Brown, it's just a matter of taking advantage of the technologies at hand. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2018
When will we all have a smart home?
2017 was not the year of the smart home. But it is one the IoT segments that will grow fastest during 2018, says Francisco Maroto of OIES Consulting. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2018
How businesses can use the internet of things to save the environment
The exchange of ideas, expertise and data among people, organizations and governments could enable the corporate world to create more sustainable products and services. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2018
Enterprise mobility: What to expect in 2018
MOBI's Josh Garrett discusses trends for enterprise mobility in 2018, explaining why Microsoft will be relevant in mobility and why exclusive BYOD is out. Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2018
Smart medicine: Smart buildings driving smart healthcare outcomes
Tapping smart building and IoT connectivity can positively impact how hospitals operate and the experiences they offer for those who visit them. Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2018
Looking ahead: IoT to revolutionize healthcare
From wearables to external sensors to proactive and preventative care, IoT is poised to improve the healthcare system and revolutionize how we view health. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2018
Digital twins: The final frontier of VR?
As more companies start implementing reality technology, it's only a matter of time before digital twins become more intricate and elaborate. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2018
IoT technology trends to watch in 2018
IPS' Mitch Maiman discusses IoT technology trends he expects in 2018, from improved security through blockchain to outdoor IoT growth to more wearables. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Dec 2017
Wearable IoT devices guard personal safety in rugged environments
Wearable IoT devices are finding a home in rugged environments, helping ensure the health and safety of athletes and industrial workers alike. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2017
San Francisco smart city pilots aim to make streets safer
In San Francisco, smart city parking apps are already paying off, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving rider satisfaction. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2017
NYC smart city projects focus on user experience, transportation
In NYC, smart city initiatives are all about the area's citizens, residents and tourists, with user experience a key consideration for success. Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2017
Three examples of IoT in the enterprise
MOBI's Josh Garrett offers three examples of IoT in the enterprise and explores how a mobility management platform can benefit each. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2017
The importance of flexibility when selecting IoT technology
The fusion of energy management, security and convenience in IoT creates a tailored, personalized user experience, says Rob Martens of Allegion. In other words, it provides flexibility. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2017
Deep learning technologies evolving beyond human capacities
Artificial intelligence is growing at a rapid pace, going beyond the usual expectations from machines, able to recognize images and behavioral patterns. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2017
Smart farming: The future of agriculture
Many pressures are being placed on today's farmers. MOBI's Josh Garrett explains how IoT and smart farming is helping solve these challenges. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2017
Securing global ATM networks as attacks in M2M environments rise
Julian Weinberger of NCP engineering explains how VPNs can help secure global ATM networks as the number of M2M attacks increases. Continue Reading
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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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17 May 2017
Why IoT product design is not just the product team's job
Successful IoT product design must be a cross-functional effort spanning everyone from strategy to sales to support and beyond. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2017
The future of the IoT-enabled smart home
The IoT-enabled smart home of the future will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to run the dishwasher -- and end domestic violence. Continue Reading
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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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10 Jan 2017
Four key characteristics of meetings
To understand how IoT can help the workplace, it's important to understand what makes meetings bad or unproductive in the first place. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2016
Tesla: Driving the new Industrial Revolution
Tesla is revolutionizing the manufacturing world by thinking less like a traditional manufacturer and more like a service provider. Continue Reading
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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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Blog Post
21 Sep 2016
Ford drives IoT with its connected car strategy
At its recent investor day, Ford announced its strategy for IoT and how the company plans to make its mark in the connected car industry. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Sep 2016
How wearable apps are influencing the future of software design
As new wearable applications are constantly emerging in the marketplace, their development and design are changing how software is being written. Experts discuss the future of apps. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2016
IoT + NFC: Four reasons why IoT needs NFC
Learn four key capabilities near field communications, or NFC, provides that will help move IoT to more wide-scale adoption. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2016
IoT data: Where is it stored?
Along with storing IoT data at the back-end, devices should also store data at the device itself; this will prevent outage issues and consumer frustration. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2016
Inside the app startup Skimble
Expert Barry Burd talks with the co-founder of app startup Skimble about application deployment processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2016
An inside look at beacon technology, manufacturers and use cases
Beacons have been making headlines for a couple of years now, yet their true potential has not been reaped. Is it finally the beacon's time to shine? Continue Reading
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07 May 2014
Mobility trend: For this IT leader, connected car is both zest and threat
The connected car is just one example of a mobility trend that is reshaping business as usual. Continue Reading