Internet of Things platform

The Internet of Things platform topic section outlines the systems on which IoT applications and programs run. Read through for comprehensive resources on available platforms and vendors, and compare various platforms that aim to be the platform of choice, including AllJoyn, Predix, Brillo, Arduino and Edison.

May 02, 2018 02 May'18
At OSIsoft PI World, IT/OT convergence a hot topic

Building IoT connectivity with a PI Server across multiple plants to improve analytics and efficiency is a great goal, but achieving it isn't without its challenges, as evidenced at OSIsoft PI World 2018.
February 19, 2018 19 Feb'18
Filament Blocklet Chip connects blockchain and IoT edge

Blockchain is already hyped for IoT use, but Filament is the first company to enable basic blockchain operations to be computed on its Blocklet Chip, a chip directly on the device.

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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
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
IoT devices (internet of things devices)

IoT devices are the nonstandard computing devices that connect wirelessly to a network and have the ability to transmit data. Continue Reading

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Analytics software unlocks the benefits of IoT data collection

IoT data is useless if it can't provide operational insights. Analytics offerings should be device-flexible and have visualization features to make data useful to stakeholders. Continue Reading
Future of IoT offers mixed bag of opportunity, shortages

Here are four trends to consider as the technology melds into the metaverse and Web 3.0, while also battling lingering chip shortages and security concerns. Continue Reading
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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Top 8 IoT design principles for successful product creation

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
Considerations to make an IoT web app

Despite the popularity of mobile apps, organizations may opt for IoT web apps for their ease of use and capability of handling and processing a large amount of data. Continue Reading
Tackle IoT application security threats and vulnerabilities

By taking action to secure IoT applications and including them in a security strategy, IT admins can close off a tempting entry point to criminals. Continue Reading

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Overcome common IoT edge computing architecture issues

IoT and edge computing connect the previously unconnected world, which comes with its share of difficulties that development teams and architects must not underestimate. Continue Reading
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
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