Internet of things platform
Internet of things platform content outlines the systems and software that support IoT. Discover comprehensive resources on available platforms and vendors, and compare platforms, including AllJoyn, Predix, Brillo, Arduino and Edison.
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22 Jul 2025
How to choose the right IoT platform for your business
When selecting an IoT platform, thoroughly evaluate its key functions, including the device manager, messaging hub, integration hub, analytics engine and security overlay. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2025
10 top design principles of IoT
IoT products require a lot of collaboration and expertise. During the design process, be sure to consider UX, security features and data management measures. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2025
What are IoT devices?
Internet of things (IoT) devices are nonstandard computing hardware -- such as sensors, actuators or appliances -- that connect to a wired or wireless network to transmit data. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2025
What is internet of things privacy (IoT privacy)?
Internet of things privacy, or IoT privacy, is the special consideration required to protect individuals' information from exposure in the IoT environment. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2025
How to choose the right IoT platform for your business
When selecting an IoT platform, thoroughly evaluate its key functions, including the device manager, messaging hub, integration hub, analytics engine and security overlay. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2025
What is IoT (internet of things)?
The internet of things, or IoT, is a network of interrelated devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2025
10 top design principles of IoT
IoT products require a lot of collaboration and expertise. During the design process, be sure to consider UX, security features and data management measures. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2025
What is IoT integration?
IoT integration is the process of linking smart devices, applications, databases and systems to facilitate data exchange and enable automated workflows. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2025
What is VR locomotion (virtual reality locomotion)?
VR locomotion refers to the techniques and technologies that allow users to move within a virtual reality (VR) environment. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2025
6 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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07 Jan 2025
What is a robo-advisor? Everything to know before using one
A robo-advisor is a virtual financial advisor powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that employs an algorithm to deliver an automated selection of financial advisory services. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2025
What are the hardware requirements for Windows 10 IoT?
Windows 10 IoT can power simple digital displays and advanced medical devices. Start planning for IoT-enabled devices with a guide to the preferred requirements for Windows 10 IoT. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2025
Best IoT conferences and events to attend in 2025
Major IoT conferences in 2025 cover the latest news and developments on IoT platforms, systems design, integration, applications, security, AI and emerging trends. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2024
How to choose between Windows 10 IoT and Linux
Choosing between Windows IoT and Linux for IoT device management might seem like an obvious choice, but six core factors could sway IT leaders to make an unexpected decision. Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2024
What is an AI prompt engineer?
An AI prompt engineer is an expert in creating text-based prompts or cues that can be interpreted and understood by large language models and generative AI tools. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2024
What is an AI prompt?
An artificial intelligence (AI) prompt is the input submitted to a large language model (LLM) via a generative AI platform, like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2024
How to enroll Windows IoT devices in Microsoft Intune
Managing Windows IoT devices starts with the proper enrollment, and administrators can take advantage of Microsoft Intune's capabilities to unify endpoint management. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2024
What is a microcomputer?
A microcomputer is a complete computer on a small scale, designed for use by one person at a time. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2024
What is the difference between Windows 10 vs. Windows 10 IoT?
There are several key differences between Windows IoT and a regular Windows desktop OS, so organizations must compare these systems to ensure they deploy the right OS. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2024
What is a voice user interface (VUI)?
A voice user interface (VUI) is a type of interface that relies on speech recognition technology to enable users to interact with an application or device through voice commands. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2024
What is an embedded system?
An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2024
What is a drone (UAV)?
A drone is an unmanned aircraft. Drones are more formally known as 'unmanned aerial vehicles' (UAVs) or 'unmanned aircraft systems.' Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2024
How to build and organize a machine learning team
Explore the process of building an ML team, including reasons to build one and descriptions of the core roles of project manager, data engineer, data scientist and ML engineer. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2024
Top 12 machine learning use cases and business applications
Machine learning applications are increasing the efficiency and improving the accuracy of business functions ranging from decision-making to maintenance to service delivery. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2024
machine learning engineer (ML engineer)
A machine learning engineer (ML engineer) is a person in IT who focuses on researching, building and designing self-running artificial intelligence (AI) systems to automate predictive models. Continue Reading
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15 May 2024
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is a public framework for rating the severity and characteristics of security vulnerabilities in information systems. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2024
webOS
WebOS is an LG-owned, Linux-based operating system for smart devices, particularly smart TVs. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2023
7 ways AI could bring more harm than good
AI has the potential to cause harm in several ways -- including job displacement, lack of transparency and unintended biases. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2023
ambient intelligence (AmI)
Ambient intelligence, sometimes referred to as AmI, is the element of a pervasive computing environment that enables it to interact with and respond appropriately to the humans in that environment. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2023
smart TV
A smart TV is a television that includes an internal processor and onboard storage and enables internet connectivity, similar to a smartphone or personal computer. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2023
decentralized application (DApp)
A decentralized application (DApp) is a type of distributed, open source software application that runs on a peer-to-peer (P2P) blockchain network rather than on a single computer. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2023
virtual reality sickness (VR motion sickness)
Virtual reality sickness (VR motion sickness) is the physical discomfort that occurs when an end user's brain receives conflicting signals about self-movement in a digital environment. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2023
embedded systems programming
Embedded systems programming, also known as embedded programming, facilitates the development of consumer-facing devices that don't use conventional operating systems the way that desktop computers and mobile devices do. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2023
transponder
A transponder is a wireless communication, monitoring or control device that picks up and automatically responds to an incoming signal. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2023
thing (in the internet of things)
A thing, in the context of the internet of things (IoT), refers to any entity or physical object such as a device that forms a network and has the ability to transfer data with other devices over the network. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2022
A look at how IoT and embedded systems work together
Embedded systems are a necessary part of IoT devices. Read more about how they work, their components and how to select the right type for an IoT device. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2022
Select the right OS for IoT devices
IoT OSes are designed to support devices with minimal power and storage resources. Learn about the sector's available OSes and how they might best suit your devices and use cases. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2022
Get acquainted with the types of actuators in IoT
Actuators are an essential hardware component of IoT products. Familiarize yourself with how actuators work, the different types of energy sources and the use cases for them. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2022
A look at the top 5 IoT device types
You can find IoT products in the home, factories, vehicles and hospitals. Familiarize yourself with specific devices for each of these sectors and their pros and cons. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2021
embedded operating system
An embedded operating system is a specialized operating system (OS) designed to perform a specific task for a device that is not a computer. Continue Reading
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17 May 2021
Open source IoT tools to choose in 2021
Open source platforms can make developing IoT deployments easier, but organizations have multiple options to choose from, including these seven. Continue Reading
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13 May 2020
OST helps grill maker migrate connected products
Traeger Grills asked a managed service provider to migrate its IoT-enabled grillers to a new cloud platform. The four-month transition has Traeger cooking with AWS. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2019
mobile robot (mobile robotics)
A mobile robot is a machine controlled by software that use sensors and other technology to identify its surroundings and move around its environment. Continue Reading
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17 May 2019
MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems)
A MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) is a miniature machine that has both mechanical and electronic components. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2019
Combining IoT with the power of blockchain to get over the logistics hurdles
From hefty delays to IT failures, risks are unabating for logistics firms. Atlas City's Chris Justice reveals how IoT and blockchain can help. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2018
Rapid prototyping with embedded products helps hardware developers focus on innovation
Texas Instrument's Adrian Fernandez explains what is happening in the industry that is enabling the rapid iteration and prototyping of embedded hardware products. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2018
Blockchain offers a new approach to customer satisfaction with the help of IoT
Pairing blockchain with IoT is revolutionizing the customer experience, says Voxpro's Brian Hannon, namely by providing the trust needed to build customer relationships on core values of security, ... Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2018
Predictions on a silver platter: How AI Is creating more effective human interactions
Artificial intelligence can help service providers anticipate what customers need and want before the customer even knows. Sisense's Guy Levy-Yurista examines how AI will offer high-value service. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2018
Four keys to successful IoT product software: Using a co-development approach
Deploying successful IoT software is much like building a house; it requires coordination and prioritization. IPS's Danny Aponte offers four steps to creating successful IoT software. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2015
system-on-a-chip (SoC)
System-on-a-chip (SoC) technology is the packaging of all the necessary electronic circuits and parts for a "system" (such as a cell phone or digital camera) on a single integrated circuit (IC), generally known as a microchip. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2015
The enterprise IoT wave rolls in: How to prepare
The possibilities for IoT might be boundless. Find out areas where architects can prepare for and take advantage of an increasingly connected world. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2014
active sensor
An active sensor is a device with a transmitter that sends out a signal, light wavelength or electrons to be bounced off a target, with data gathered by the sensor upon their reflection. Active sensors contrast with passive sensors, which simply detect and respond to some type of input from the physical environment. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2014
passive sensor
Passive sensor technologies gather target data through the detection of vibrations, light, radiation, heat or other phenomena occurring in the subject’s environment. They contrast with active sensors, which include transmitters that send out a signal, a light wavelength or electrons to be bounced off the target, with data gathered by the sensor upon their reflection. Continue Reading