Internet of Things (IoT) Strategy
Explore the Internet of Things as an approach that alters and improves the ways products offer value. Successful IoT deployment hinges on finding the right strategy and business models to leverage the business value that smart, connected devices can create.
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Tip
26 Jun 2023
6 IoT architecture layers and components explained
Having a clearly defined IoT architecture framework greatly improves the chances for success of an enterprise's connected deployment. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jun 2023
Top 12 IoT applications and examples in business
IoT use cases can vary greatly based on the industry and organization, but several business applications of the technology are gaining momentum. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jun 2017
Making sense of IoT interoperability
Why is it important for organizations to think strategically about IoT interoperability? There are at least three reasons why; learn more. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 May 2017
Why are IoT developers confused by MQTT and CoAP?
For IoT device communication, two specialized, competing protocols stand out: MQTT and CoAP. Take a look at what they are and when to use them. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2017
Five best practices for using IoT in supply chain management
Implementing IoT technology in your supply chain can enable major improvements -- but it's not easy to do. Here are five ways to make sure you get it right. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Apr 2017
IoT logistics technology gaining speed in freight industry
Initially slow to take off, the internet of things is enabling sophisticated sensors that give logistics providers more visibility into inventory and freight vehicles. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Apr 2017
The three tiers of a successful enterprise IoT system
The three tiers of the IoT technology stack -- sensors, gateways and the data center/cloud tier -- need to integrate and communicate with each other. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Apr 2017
Best design practices for IoT device iteration
These best design practices will help developers maximize the ability to update configurations or add new functionality after IoT devices leave the factory. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
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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Answer
15 Mar 2017
What are today's most critical supply chain management issues?
Savvy supply chain managers need to take stock of the issues affecting today's supply chains so they can be proactive about strategy. Here's what they should know. Continue Reading
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Guide
30 Jan 2017
A comprehensive guide to enterprise IoT project success
IoT is changing the enterprise forever. Learn how in this Essential Guide, and get tips for getting your enterprise IoT project off the ground. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2017
How supply chain partners can help create IoT adoption success
IoT adoption tends to be an organic, step-by-step undertaking for enterprises -- but a coordinated effort between partner companies can improve the supply chain faster and more economically. 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
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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Blog Post
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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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
18 Nov 2016
Three reasons to consider agile methodology for your IoT effort
Agile methodology is a proven approach; many IoT solutions are built via the agile development process by vendors that know iterative sprints. 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
29 Sep 2016
Securing industrial IoT: Spotlight on DMZ and segmentation
The convergence of IT and OT is creating a number of security risks that must be addressed. Are DMZ and segmentation the answer? 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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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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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
05 Jul 2016
Five IIoT companies prove value of internet-connected manufacturing
Five leading companies show that slowly, but surely, global manufacturers are making strides in industrial IoT, enjoying benefits from process improvements to cost savings. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Apr 2016
Internet of Things use cases that do more than lock doors
The Internet of Things isn't only about locking doors. It's also about having a network that knows who to let in and who to keep out, without any human intervention. 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
17 Feb 2016
Watson IoT platform at center of Avnet-IBM alliance
At the IBM PartnerWorld Leadership Conference, distributor Avnet and IBM announced partnerships focused on the Internet of Things and security as a service. 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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Feature
04 Aug 2015
Enterprise IoT security: Is the sky truly falling?
Horror stories in the consumer market have cast a shadow over the Internet of Things. Are enterprise IoT deployments even more at risk? Continue Reading