IoT APIs, Applications and Software
Learn about working with IoT and APIs, apps and software, including API gateways and management, application platforms and tools, and software engineering, development and testing.
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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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25 Mar 2022
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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Feature
01 Aug 2018
Using digital twin technology to simulate IoT
Thanks to the use of digital twins, IoT issues such as device interactions, development and PLM can be solved. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Aug 2018
IoT technology's role in pharmaceutical shipping
Vaccines and other medications must meet stringent temperature, light, humidity and handling requirements. CalAmp's Paul Washicko explains what role IoT can play to ensure compliance. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2018
Tips for overcoming the hype to succeed in IoT
Developing and deploying IoT products that consumers will pay for requires hard work. And as Keysight Technologies' Cheryl Ajluni explains, that work starts with building an IoT business plan ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Jul 2018
The critical importance of configurability for industrial IoT systems
To achieve value in industrial-connected systems, says Bright Wolf's James Branigan, it is critical to understand the various actors in the value delivery chain, as well as their requirements, ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jul 2018
The importance of securing the internet of things
Securing IoT devices is difficult -- yet critical. Tata Communications' Tim Sherwood explores the challenges and offers pointers to ensure IoT security. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jul 2018
What does the future hold for ambient computing?
Considering how far technology has come in a short time, one might consider when computing will become ambient and span virtual siloes. Aricent's Ben Pietrabella explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jul 2018
Artificial intelligence and the connected plant
Traditional plants need to adopt new technologies to embrace digital transformation and its value. SparkCognition's Stuart Gillen outlines how artificial intelligence fits into the connected plant ... Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2018
Oracle Integration Cloud services fuse IoT and third-party apps
How do you integrate IoT data with other feeds or third-party systems? Oracle has a unified platform to help get the job done. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Jul 2018
IoT sector mergers and acquisitions: 2018 year to date
James Turino of Drake Star Partners provides an update of the IoT sector mergers and acquisitions in 2018, as well as a private placement update. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jul 2018
New business models with the intersection of IoT, AI and blockchain
Have you ever thought about making money with IoT, AI or blockchain? What about if you combine all three in a new business model? OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto discusses. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2018
With AWS Greengrass, IoT apps become seamless edge to cloud
Find out how the various applications and infrastructure pieces work together when building an IoT app on top of AWS Greengrass. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2018
From words to action: Implementing AI
As AI goes from a "nice to have" to a "need to have," it's also evolving in terms of complexity. Implementing AI isn't one-size-fits-all, as Progress's Mark Troester explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2018
Three ways open source software makes IoT stronger
Open source software has never been more valuable than it is today. And its effect on IoT, says MOBI's Josh Garrett, allows advanced initiative investments to pay off in three disruptive ways. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jul 2018
Bitcoin address
A Bitcoin address is a digital identifier that serves as a location where the cryptocurrency can be sent. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jul 2018
Connected produce: Think outside the grocery bag
Connected produce means you finally know when that avocado is ready to be eaten. Infor's Guy Courtin offers the benefits of a connected grocery store. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2018
DIY IoT for SMBs: It's here now
What's it going to take to make SMB IoT as simple to purchase and install as Nest cameras are for consumers? Answers are beginning to emerge. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jul 2018
What the fog? How fog computing and IoT mix
Fog computing is emerging as critical to processing IoT data at the edge. But is it for your organization? Yenlo's Ruben van der Zwan discusses a use case of fog computing and how it could affect ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jul 2018
IoT product development: Get it right
Designing an IoT device requires more attention to product design details. IPS's Mitch Maiman offers six IoT design mistakes to avoid for successful IoT product development. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2018
Smart glasses technology embraces AR -- will enterprises and consumers?
Ready for augmented reality smart glasses? As smart glasses technology continues to advance and starts looking more like prescription glasses, smart glasses will gain acceptance. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jun 2018
Industrial IoT: Speaking the same (connected) language
To fully realize the benefits of industrial IoT, we will need a protocol around how devices talk to one another. NS1's Carl Levine explains why DNS might be just the thing to fill the gap. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jun 2018
How analogue makers can further their craft with digital tools
Digital tools are helping physical makers expand their horizons, allowing them to take their trade or hobby to the next level. Arrow Electronics' Zach Wendt discusses three such tools. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jun 2018
Exploring an AI foundation for networking in the IoT age
AI is a must-have for businesses that need to keep up with soaring numbers of new devices, things and apps in today's IoT world. Mist's Sudheer Matta outlines the four key components for building ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jun 2018
How IoT can help prevent catastrophic events in oil and gas
With environmental protection a priority in oil and gas, enterprises need to embrace evolving technologies. Hortonworks' Kenneth Smith explains how IoT fits in. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2018
Yorkland Controls forges smart building services from IoT
Distributor Yorkland Controls expands its building automation system portfolio with smart building services by constructing alliances with IoTium and SkyFoundry. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
At LiveWorx 2018, PTC CEO touts importance of IoT partnerships
During his keynote presentation at LiveWorx 2018, PTC president and CEO, Jim Heppelmann, advocated the importance of IoT partnerships to the company's endeavors. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jun 2018
Four steps to monetizing the internet of things
It's clear that now's the time to start monetizing your business for IoT, that is, if you haven't already begun. But what steps should you take to get there? Flexera's Eric Free offers four steps ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jun 2018
Avoiding the hidden cost in IoT devices is critical to business success
The potential impact of IoT is extraordinary. However, as Keysight Technologies' Cheryl Ajluni explains, underestimating the true cost of an IoT device can have profound consequences on your brand, ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jun 2018
Automation vs. humanity: A false binary choice
Drishti's Prasad Akella advises to ignore the scary "human versus robots" headlines; the complex reality is actually one of mutual growth and gradual change, one of humans and machines. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2018
Five steps toward making smart IoT testing a reality
Testing in the day and age of the internet of things poses many challenges. Eggplant's Antony Edwards offers five steps DevOps teams must take to start delivering smart IoT testing today. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Jun 2018
Build a smarter supply chain with IoT
Manufacturers today are using IoT to track products through their lifecycle and achieve higher levels of efficiency. Magic Software's Javier Jiménez outlines the top five benefits of a smart supply ... Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jun 2018
Building automation systems bring building commissioning success
ICS Consulting mixes IoTium's secure IoT connectivity platform with SkySpark's data analytics to serve up a new building automation systems business model around continuous building commissioning services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jun 2018
Becoming better with blockchain
Marlabs' Sanjay Vidyadharan explains why the value of blockchain today lies in applications other than the initial reason the technology became popular. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2018
3D and IoT: Reducing identification friction
Connecting this deluge known as IoT big data to 3D face authentication could deliver a new level of frictionless interaction for all of us. SensibleVision's George Brostoff explains. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2018
How IoT will impact car dealerships
The internet of things can change the relationship customers have with dealerships and upgrade the entire car purchasing process for buyers. Jooycar's MarÃa Paz Gillet MartÃn discusses. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2018
Safeguard AI from security vulnerabilities as IIoT big data grows
As AI comes into play to help organizations manage the IIoT data deluge, it is critical to secure AI against vulnerabilities. Insignary's TJ Kang discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jun 2018
Why speed matters in AI
As the AI market heats up, almost every company has its eye on new products and services. However, as Aricent's Ben Pietrabella outlines, speed to market without direction won't get you far. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2018
Seizing the benefits of AI and IoT through data security
Rambus' Asaf Ashkenazi offers steps to help businesses avoid hefty legislative fines and get back to innovation and growth, capitalizing on the promise of AI and IoT unhindered by cyberattack. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jun 2018
How IoT is changing the future of the retail industry
The retail landscape is getting a makeover thanks to the internet of things. Mindinventory's Mehul Rajput discusses six benefits of IoT in retail. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2018
Book excerpt: Use IoT to win in the outcome economy
The following is an excerpt from 'IoT Inc: How Your Company Can Use the Internet of Things to Win in the Outcome Economy' by author Bruce Sinclair and published by McGraw-Hill. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2018
Data: Its value and its consequences
Data sharing is generally a touted benefit of IoT, but when you pull privacy regulations, anonymization and the utility of the IoT data into the mix, says Red Hat's Gordon Haff, we're facing ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2018
PADS accelerates IoT PCB design
NexLogic's Zulki Khan explains the design software needed to assist IoT PCB designers through various design phases, as well as to assure IoT PCBs are accurately produced. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jun 2018
The time of connected machines and artificial intelligence is arriving
Connecting machines is just the first stage of getting insight, says OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto. The real value comes when you combine IoT and AI. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2018
What are the security threats when working with CPaaS vendors?
Four security vulnerabilities should be top of mind as you move into real-time communication with APIs. Expert Tsahi Levent-Levi explains how to approach real-time communication security. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jun 2018
IoT gives rise to machine as a service
Machine as a service, explains Coresystems Manuel Grenacher, is the key to encompassing a factory machine's contributions to business goals through IIoT connectivity. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jun 2018
IoT gives the mobile gaming industry a facelift
The mobile gaming industry is getting a makeover thanks to the internet of things. Tatvasoft's Ritesh Mehta explains how IoT and gaming go hand in hand. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2018
IoT platform engineering: Capitalizing on the massive potential of IoT
Happiest Minds Technologies' Datta Kulkarni explains what IoT platforms are and why your organization needs one, as well as three approaches to building an IoT platform that suits your enterprise's ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jun 2018
Why bots are the new smartphone
As chatbot and artificial intelligence technologies advance, we're going to start seeing a new class of bots become as ubiquitous as smartphones. Sisense's Guy Levy-Yurista explains. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jun 2018
AI will crown the world's first trillion-dollar company
It will not be long before we meet new billionaires sprouting from the AI and IoT communities as the technology advances and generates mountains of useful data, says Dogtown Media's Marc Fischer. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2018
VR locomotion (virtual reality locomotion)
VR locomotion is technology that enables movement from one place to another (locomotion) within a virtual reality environment. Locomotion through a virtual environment is enabled by a variety of methods including head bobbing and arm swinging, as well as other natural movements that translate to in-game movements. Continue Reading
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31 May 2018
The five biggest takeaways from IoT's biggest show of the year
Splunk's Erick Dean offers his five biggest takeaways from the 'World's Largest Industrial Fair" -- Hannover Messe, from machine data's impact to the need for smart analytics. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 May 2018
Serving up five real-world applications for Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi isn't a passing fad; it's finding a home in real companies making legitimate products. Geisel Software's Brian Geisel outlines how the low-cost microcomputers can transform traditional ... Continue Reading
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30 May 2018
IoT inflection points you aren't thinking about and what they mean for developers
As businesses move from IoT experimentation to real-world IoT applications, there are a number of inflection points emerging. Twilio's Chetan Chaudhary discusses what these mean for developers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 May 2018
Is blockchain the answer to IoT security?
The need for secure device-to-device communication and authentication for IoT devices is clear. Portnox's Ofer Amitai examines how blockchain can help. Continue Reading
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29 May 2018
IoTium puts IIoT connectivity complexity in the crosshairs
Ensuring secure IIoT connectivity to legacy industrial assets at scale is a challenge IoTium is ready to solve with its software-defined services and book-ended architecture. Continue Reading
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29 May 2018
The smart machine era: The rise of the robot overlords
Smart machines will make our world much better, says RTI's Stan Schneider. The smart machine era will be liberating in ways we cannot imagine today. Continue Reading
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23 May 2018
How enterprises can get more out of their IoT
There are numerous benefits of adopting IoT, but doing so without a sound plan often ends in disaster. Software AG's Bernd Gross offers three steps to successfully implement enterprise IoT. Continue Reading
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22 May 2018
Mission-critical IoT: What every business needs to know to prosper
Keysight Technologies' Cheryl Ajluni offers three things any business or product maker can do starting today to improve their chance of mission-critical IoT success. 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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Blog Post
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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21 May 2018
With Node-Red, IoT development gets simplified
The Node-Red programming tool uses a flow-based development model to simplify IoT development, but it's not without its challenges. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
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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16 May 2018
Beyond updates: The need for platform security in IoT
As more and more devices become interconnected, platform security becomes crucial. Factom's Matt Whittington explains how blockchain plays into the equation. Continue Reading
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16 May 2018
The importance of trust in the machine economy
The progression to a smart, IoT-enabled machine economy can and should be great, says Don DeLoach, but it won't be unless we have trust in the ecosystem. Continue Reading
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15 May 2018
Want to power up trade? Boost your access to IoT ecosystems
The internet of things and digital ecosystems are set to become an integral part of the modern trade era. IoT Tribe's Tanya Suarez explains how. Continue Reading
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14 May 2018
Use cases for IoT and UC integration starting to emerge
The convergence of IoT and UC technologies seems to be emerging. IoT tools, for example, could track the use of meeting rooms and interact with collaboration apps. Continue Reading
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14 May 2018
Hyperledger Sawtooth: Blockchain for the enterprise
Hyperledger Sawtooth, an open source blockchain platform, is designed to help enterprises build distributed ledger applications and networks -- but it's also of interest for IoT applications. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 May 2018
How industrial IoT can strengthen the U.S. manufacturing industry
By using IoT technologies, U.S.-based manufacturers can lead a data-driven manufacturing resurgence. Oracle NetSuite's David Gustovich dives into four of the top benefits of IIoT for manufacturers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 May 2018
Why smart operators are turning to AI to prepare for 5G
The success of a 5G network rollout, says Aricent's Ben Pietrabella, will depend in large part on the operator's ability to harness AI across the network value chain. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 May 2018
Amazon IoT Button: Dedicated hardware to do one cool thing
Exadel's Jonathan Fries explains how the Amazon IoT Button offers always-on, 'press a button and things happen' functionality, allowing developers to create simple, easy-to-use IoT applications. 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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Blog Post
08 May 2018
The IoT POC: A rock and a hard place!
Hitachi Consulting's Rajesh Devnani explains why isolated IoT proofs of concept are a bad idea and offers key takeaways to avoid the same. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 May 2018
mixed reality (hybrid reality, extended reality)
Mixed reality (MR) is a user environment in which physical reality and digital content are combined in a way that enables interaction with and among real-world and virtual objects. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 May 2018
Blockchain could hold the keys to the IoT's future
Is blockchain the answer to managing IoT security issues and the deluge of incoming IoT data? Canonical's Jamie Bennett discusses the partnership of IoT and blockchain. Continue Reading
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07 May 2018
Ready or not, the IoT data marketplace is on its way
IOTA Foundation launched a proof-of-concept IoT data marketplace that runs on 'tangle,' a blockless distributed ledger architecture. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 May 2018
Analytics as a key enabler for a sustainable enterprise IoT ecosystem
To reap the rewards of an enterprise IoT ecosystem, says Marlabs' Jojith Rajan, analytics paired with artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics and digital twins are critical. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
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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03 May 2018
Finding the IoT sales experts of the world
Selling IoT isn't easy, but the time to do it is now. OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto offers tips to IoT sales success. Continue Reading
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03 May 2018
History-making technology: How IIoT can transform America's trucking industry
The $700 billion trucking industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution. Decisiv's Rob Bradenham explores the benefits of IIoT in the supply chain, from optimized processes to less downtime. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 May 2018
How real-time location services will drive the future of IoT smart logistics
Real-time location services is poised to bring a 'new logistics order.' Roambee's Sanjay Sharma outlines the benefits for logistics companies and their clients alike. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 May 2018
Chatbots and IIoT: What could they possibly have in common?
What if you could pair a conversational chatbot with the plethora of sensor data from IIoT to help manage a response or activity based on a predictive outcome? Progress' Mark Troester discusses. Continue Reading
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02 May 2018
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. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2018
Future of real-time enterprise IoT depends on in-memory computing powered HTAP
IoT requires a critical technology infrastructure reinvention, which can be enabled only by HTAP powered by in-memory computing. GridGain Systems' Nikita Ivanov explains. Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
The inevitable fragmentation of IoT
Because the IoT market could mean any number of things, it will remain fragmented for a very long time, says Particle's Zach Supalla. Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
Want IoT? Build a better mousetrap
Large, complex IoT systems can be like the board game Mousetrap, says Red Hat's James Kirkland. The moment something is off, a chain reaction can lead to system failures. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2018
How to improve IoT security and resilience with SD-WAN and SDP
For IoT to move from consumer curiosity to industry workhorse, organizations need confidence in the availability and performance of IoT architectures. Cato Networks' Gur Shatz explains how SD-WAN ... Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Apr 2018
immersive technology
Immersive technology is an integration of virtual content with the physical environment in a way that allows the user to engage naturally with the blended reality. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Apr 2018
Blockchain could help answer one of IoT's biggest questions
Traditional network security models aren't working in the IoT landscape. IoT World Founder Gavin Whitechurch explains why many enterprises are turning to blockchain to secure IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Apr 2018
Battle of the IoT networks: Cellular versus Wi-Fi
Cellular or Wi-Fi. Given each technology's bandwidth, cost, coverage and security characteristics, which should IoT application developers choose? Sierra Wireless' Philippe Guillemette discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Apr 2018
Six ways augmented reality is changing the world as we know it
Mobiliya's Krish Kupathil offers six prominent verticals that have already integrated augmented reality into their daily workflow processes which enterprises considering AR should learn from. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Apr 2018
Pressure to innovate pushes change agents toward mixed reality pilots
Augmented, virtual and mixed reality are making their way into the enterprise -- that is, if they don't fall prey to 'innovation cannibalism' first. Kaleido Insights' Jaimy Szymanski discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Apr 2018
Now and later with IoT: What to consider regarding cost, reliability and security
While the benefits of IoT are becoming clear for many organizations, considering cost, reliability and security prior to deployment are critical. Veeam's Rick Vanover discusses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
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
20 Apr 2018
The role of IoT and data analytics in equipment wellness
There are scores of approaches to achieving exceptional customer experience, says ServiceChannel's Hugues Meyrath, with the application of IoT and data analytics being a key one. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Apr 2018
Building the central nervous system of IIoT
Industrial IoT is experiencing growing pains, says Augury's Saar Yoskovitz, and that's why focusing on building the central nervous system for IIoT is the next critical step forward. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Apr 2018
Trusted execution environments: What, how and why?
Manufacturers, service providers and consumers need to protect their connected devices, IP and sensitive data. Trustonic's Richard Hayton explains how trusted execution environments can help. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Apr 2018
Awakening the potential of IoT with programming languages
To achieve the full benefits of an IoT deployment, says Karina Popova, using a programming language for embedded development and a programming language for web server development is critical. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
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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Blog Post
16 Apr 2018
The IoT evolution versus IoT revolution debate in the Cognitive Age
Is IoT an evolution or revolution? OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto explains why it's critical to look at the Age we are living in to take part in the debate. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2018
IoT finds a home in RPA technology
The automated nature of IoT makes it a perfect mate for RPA software, helping companies streamline processes and reduce human error, among other benefits. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
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