IoT industry and vertical markets
Internet of things deployments and use cases are incredibly varied and widespread. Learn about various IoT implementations across verticals including healthcare, government and manufacturing.
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Feature
28 May 2025
IoT basics: A guide for beginners
Explore the benefits and challenges of IoT, as well as its consumer, business and industrial applications. Learn how it works, related concepts, history and more in this primer. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2025
How to ensure OT secure remote access and prevent attacks
OT systems face threats from attackers targeting their remote access capabilities. Segmenting networks is one important step. Learn other ways to safeguard your OT systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
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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Feature
28 May 2025
IoT basics: A guide for beginners
Explore the benefits and challenges of IoT, as well as its consumer, business and industrial applications. Learn how it works, related concepts, history and more in this primer. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2025
How to ensure OT secure remote access and prevent attacks
OT systems face threats from attackers targeting their remote access capabilities. Segmenting networks is one important step. Learn other ways to safeguard your OT systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Mar 2025
What is a smart city?
A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technology to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public and improve the quality of government services and citizen welfare. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Feb 2025
What is brain-computer interface (BCI)?
Brain-computer interface (BCI) is a device that translates signals in the brain to control some external activity. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Tip
06 Jan 2025
12 top IoT business models for 2025
Incorporating IoT into business models delivers valuable product and customer data in real time that can streamline operations, improve CX and diversify revenue streams. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Dec 2024
7 top IoT trends to watch in 2025 and beyond
AI adoption, new chip designs, widespread connectivity, data center disaggregation and stabilized pricing are among the major factors driving IoT's business applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Nov 2024
What CISOs need to know to build an OT cybersecurity program
More companies are tasking CISOs with operational technology security. But this oversight means a new strategy for those unfamiliar with building an effective OT security program. Continue Reading
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Definition
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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Definition
09 Apr 2024
spatial data
Spatial data is any type of data that directly or indirectly references a specific geographical area or location. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Apr 2024
5 top OT threats and security challenges
Securing operational technology is particularly critical but also especially challenging. Consider these top OT threats and how to manage them. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Feb 2024
edge analytics
Edge analytics is an approach to data collection and analysis in which an automated analytical computation is performed on data at a sensor, network switch or other device instead of waiting for the data to be sent back to a centralized data store. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2024
IoMT device tips for healthcare IT departments
Healthcare providers' IT departments must keep an ever-expanding range of IoT devices powered on, connected and secure. Challenges abound, but they are surmountable. Continue Reading
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Video
24 Jan 2024
What is a smart home?
Smart home and building technology enables users to control lighting, thermostats, locks and security cameras remotely but faces challenges of security and complexity. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Dec 2023
Enterprise 5G: Guide to planning, architecture and benefits
An enterprise 5G deployment requires extensive planning. Prepare for advances in wireless technology using this 5G guide that covers use cases, architecture integration and more. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Dec 2023
IoT data powers the metaverse
One of the promises of the metaverse is the ability to create simulations that can test outcomes and improve human life. IoT data feeds those digital twins. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2023
Factors to consider when securing industrial IoT networks
Industrial IoT networks differ from enterprise data networks. Keeping them safe requires a security strategy that's specifically crafted for legacy and new devices and sensors. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2023
How to overcome 4 common IIoT adoption challenges
More industries are employing IIoT to make their operations run smoother and more efficiently. But thorny deployment issues can give some companies pause. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Oct 2023
How IoT helps support sustainable manufacturing
Implementing IoT can help manufacturers with sustainability goals stay on track through monitoring and automation. IoT can also help with compliance. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Aug 2023
industrial internet of things (IIoT)
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is the use of smart sensors, actuators and other devices, such as RFID tags, to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Jul 2023
artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)
Artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) is the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the internet of things (IoT) infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Jul 2023
proportional control
Proportional control is a control system technology in which the response (output) is proportional to the difference between a setpoint value and the current value of a process variable. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2023
agri-tech
Agri-tech, sometimes ag-tech, agtech or digital agriculture, is the application of technology and digital tools to farming. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2023
ICS kill chain: Adapting the cyber kill chain to ICS environments
As IT/OT convergence continues to gain traction, industrial control system security cannot be ignored. Performing pen tests based on the ICS Kill Chain can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2023
An intro to the IDMZ, the demilitarized zone for ICSes
Setting up an IDMZ -- a demilitarized zone between enterprise and industrial networks -- can prevent operational environments from becoming compromised by IT threats. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2023
Reinforce industrial control system security with ICS monitoring
Monitoring an industrial control system environment isn't that different from monitoring a traditional IT environment, but there are some considerations to keep in mind. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2023
IoT and cryptocurrency could enable micropayments
Cryptocurrency and IoT could support micropayments that enable organizations to share IoT data, but there are some barriers that crypto protocols must overcome first. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jan 2023
sensor data
Sensor data is the output of a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Dec 2022
power take-off (PTO)
Power take-off (PTO) is a device that transfers an engine's mechanical power to another piece of equipment. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Dec 2022
Can legacy systems work as industrial IoT hardware?
Legacy hardware still has a large presence on manufacturing floors. It's possible to update some of that hardware to support IIoT deployments, but that process can be a challenge. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2022
precision agriculture
Precision agriculture (PA) is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring and responding to inter- and intra-field variability in crops. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Oct 2022
How 5G in healthcare can help IoT, wearables adoption
The combination of IoT devices and 5G can expand the use of healthcare devices for more connected, smarter patient care. 5G can also help with security and interoperability concerns. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2022
A guide to networks for IoT healthcare devices
Healthcare IoT use cases are growing -- and admins must know what networks can support these devices. Familiarize yourself with protocols that provide connectivity and security. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Aug 2022
A look at 4 surprising IoT use cases
IoT can bring data and efficient operations to almost any industry -- including farming, healthcare and food service. Read more about what uses cases are available. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Jul 2022
IoT technology can advance environmental monitoring
LPWAN and IoT sensors help manufacturers, developers and organizations address environmental climate concerns with connected applications and streams of real-time data. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
22 Jun 2022
IoT brings resource gains, sustainability to agriculture
Sensors, LoRa and LoRaWAN bring benefits to famers across the globe -- and in a variety of use cases. Read about how this technology can optimize resources and improve crop yield. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Jun 2022
intelligent system
An intelligent system is an advanced computer system that can gather, analyze and respond to the data it collects from its surrounding environment. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
31 May 2022
IoT tech helps local governments address sustainability
Smart cities can make infrastructure management more efficient and improve residential life. Smart meters, thermostats and IoT-based utilities make implementation easier. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
19 May 2022
IIoT brings business opportunities and security concerns
IoT is now a part of many industrial sectors to help optimize operations and support digital workflows. But companies must be aware of security issues IIoT can pose. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Apr 2022
IoT data provides a foundation for smart city use cases
Smart cities can make residents' lives easier through real-time traffic information and public safety alerts. But governments should be aware of how to effectively manage use cases. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
08 Apr 2022
3 ways IoT developers can tackle a changing design landscape
Supply chain interruptions, chip shortages and new networking protocols make IoT product design an ever-evolving process. Here's how developers can address these challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Mar 2022
Fast Guide to acronyms used in manufacturing
The following glossary or acronyms are those most used in internal communications within the manufacturing industry. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Mar 2022
vertical market
A vertical market is made up of companies that offer goods and services to meet the needs of customers in a specific industry or niche market. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2022
InfluxData expands time series database capabilities
The open source-based InfluxDB platform is adding capabilities to better handle data coming from industrial sensors and devices that enable organizations to optimize operations. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
14 Feb 2022
Ways IoT technology can help build a new normal for COVID-19
IoT sensors and networks can help organizations create safer buildings and keep employees healthy. Learn the use cases for healthcare, testing, HVAC and device management. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Jan 2022
5 ways IoT can improve manufacturing downtime
Downtime is expensive and disruptive to manufacturing companies. IoT can help managers use real-time data and reports to catch issues before they happen. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
01 Dec 2021
Empowering the military and first responders with IoT
Tactical edge computing will serve as the foundation for the internet of military things, which will become a national imperative to prevent first responder casualties. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
01 Dec 2021
The future of farming: IoT wearables and data in animal care
Farmers and pet owners alike could benefit from the use of IoT in animal healthcare. With monitoring and machine learning models, veterinarians can treat animals more effectively. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Nov 2021
How to use IoT for energy efficiency and sustainability
Organizations in any industry can adopt IoT devices, including smart thermostats and lighting systems, to reduce their electrical consumption and make buildings more sustainable. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Oct 2021
How IoT makes buildings smart and efficient
IoT and AI can make commercial buildings' energy consumption more sustainable by changing HVAC settings to account for temperature, occupancy and fluctuating energy prices. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Oct 2021
Transforming buildings to be smart and sustainable
To meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and regulatory requirements, companies must transform facilities into energy-efficient smart buildings, and IoT platforms can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2021
Agriculture IoT promotes sustainable practices
Agricultural organizations can adopt IoT in their farming practices to not only optimize their production, but also to improve their sustainability with precision agriculture. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
29 Sep 2021
Increase productivity in construction with IoT
Construction sites will continue to become more complex, requiring companies to adopt IoT-enabled sensors and devices to accommodate the ever-changing demands of the industry. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Sep 2021
Top 5 industrial IoT use cases
As more organizations embrace IIoT, the technology will lead to more innovation and further improvements in use cases such as predictive maintenance and workplace analytics. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
23 Aug 2021
IoT data will power a spatial computing revolution
IoT data, when applied with augmented reality, can change the way workers do their jobs in the field to improve accuracy, efficiency and safety. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2021
Industrial IoT security must target 3 risk categories
IT administrators can address administrative and operational, technical and physical risks in an IIoT security plan with a cybersecurity framework to guide the process. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
23 Jul 2021
IoT and responsibility: Use digital for good
As organizations continue to transform after the COVID-19 pandemic, tech leaders have the responsibility to use IoT to improve sustainability and critical services. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jul 2021
Understand the role of IT/OT convergence in oil and gas
The oil and gas industry can benefit from the operational insights that IT/OT convergence provides. Predictive maintenance, in particular, helps improve safety and control costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2021
Evaluate industrial IoT connectivity options
Organizations adopting industrial IoT must decide whether wired or wireless connectivity serves their purpose best based on data rates and device location. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Jul 2021
How wearables, IoT and data paint healthcare's bright future
With the right IoT systems and architecture, IoT and AI will improve healthcare services with data from consumer wearables and the collective medical professional knowledge base. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
01 Jul 2021
Poor data planning causes manufacturers' IIoT projects to fail
Organizations must understand and implement strategies with a data-first focus for industrial IoT to make it past proof-of-concept phase and ensure success. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jul 2021
IIoT platforms optimize analysis of industrial data
Instead of managing industrial data and connections on their own, industrial organizations can use IIoT platforms to break down data silos and get more actionable insights. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jun 2021
Invest in 4 technologies for industrial IoT architecture
The right industrial IoT architecture and a developed project vision serve as the foundation for a variety of applications and increase process efficiency. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 May 2021
How IoT technology enhances smart water quality management solutions
IoT makes it possible to monitor water quality remotely and automatically through sensors, which can be useful in healthcare facilities, water utilities and wastewater management. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Apr 2021
IoT applications to improve senior care
The growth and reliability of long range, low power IoT technology will create a safer and improved way of life, particularly for seniors and patients. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2021
Reap the rewards of IT/OT convergence in manufacturing
Organizations that plan carefully and slowly implement IT/OT convergence in manufacturing can experience advantages in productivity at minimal risk. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Feb 2021
Why connected healthcare needs a product mindset
Healthcare providers must approach IoT deployments and digital transformations as products that must continually adapt and improve, not projects they can forget about once implemented. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Feb 2021
IoT market fragmentation complicates device deployment
Increasingly niche IoT offerings with inconsistent interoperability practices have led to a fragmented IoT market to the detriment of easy IoT adoption. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jan 2021
Interoperability, AI comprise healthcare IoT platform essentials
Healthcare organizations can save providers' time with IoT platforms that combine data types for easy use and derive greater insights through patient health monitoring. Continue Reading
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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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Feature
28 Dec 2020
Explore 3 IoT trends in healthcare for 2021
Healthcare IoT predictions for 2021 include growing adoption of complementary technologies such as AI and cloud to more effectively handle patient care and safety. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Dec 2020
COVID-19 urges manufacturers to adopt long-term digital investments
In the midst of a global pandemic, manufacturers must rise to the occasion and adopt long-term digital investments, such as IoT, to ensure optimal business outcomes. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Nov 2020
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
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Feature
20 Nov 2020
3 top anticipated IIoT trends for 2021
With increased remote work, experts predict the use of IIoT technology in automation, wireless connectivity and AI algorithms will continue to grow across industries in 2021. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Nov 2020
COVID-19 makes IoT a must have
The affects of COVID-19 on industries such as healthcare and food has made IoT commercially mandatory. As a result, COVID will propel IoT adoption forwards with a sense of urgency that simply did ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Oct 2020
Broadband’s leap and IoT’s revised roadmap among 2021 predictions
Though COVID-19 has slowed the implementation of IoT, other sectors and the in-home connectivity explosion will provide clear opportunities over the coming months. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Sep 2020
3 ways a reliable network helps digitize supply chains
IoT technology increases operational efficiency, tracks assets and improves inventory visibility throughout the supply chain and prepares organizations for future disruptions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Sep 2020
Why healthcare providers must take action to eliminate cybersecurity risks
Healthcare organizations must prioritize cybersecurity even in the rush to adopt new technologies to cope with the pandemic because security threats have also increased. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Sep 2020
IoT during COVID-19: Winners and losers
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted several industries within the IoT market. However, IoT offers better health outcomes, improved services and even possible aides to the resurgence of these ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Sep 2020
Can digital technologies make supply chains more resilient?
COVID-19's impact on supply chain resilience has revealed a flaw in traditional supply chain management. As organizations move forward, they must reevaluate their business strategy and adapt to the ... Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Aug 2020
Promote business continuity with IoT supply chain management
With analytical insights into supply chain management from IoT technology, organizations can better adapt to changing business conditions. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Aug 2020
Why connected healthcare needs continuous testing
By integrating intelligent testing and performance monitoring, healthcare providers can optimize software and devices to ensure better patient care. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2020
Healthcare IoT security risks and what to do about them
Healthcare IT and security administrators must understand the evolving challenges of protecting healthcare IoT devices and data to keep patients safe. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Aug 2020
Why IIoT projects require IIoT-specific databases
It's common for organizations to use specific, targeted and tactical database tools for specific use cases. For IIoT deployments, utilizing an IIoT-specific database solution is essential to success. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Aug 2020
How the COVID-19 pandemic is fast-tracking AI health innovation
The COVID-19 outbreak ushered in unprecedented challenges within the healthcare industry. However, digital technologies such as AI and IoT are helping solve some of the most critical issues. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jul 2020
Proof of concept is old news; Let’s talk proof of value in IoT
In the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, technology providers can lead the way by solving real life business problems and delivering favorable business outcomes in IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jul 2020
Advice for IoT manufacturers
IoT has the chance to truly change the world and make it a better place, but that will not happen without careful planning and consideration on the manufacturer's part. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jul 2020
The social distancing equivalent for medical devices
Healthcare organizations must follow these five clinical network segmentation steps -- including assigning responsibility for security and keeping up with industry guidelines -- to thwart cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2020
Future of IoT in healthcare brought into sharp focus
Advancements in AI and the effects of the global pandemic are some of the main drivers that will encourage healthcare organizations to adopt medical IoT. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jun 2020
Healthcare IoT: Extended beyond the walls of the hospital
Hospitals and clinics must optimize their IoT resources and streamline operations to protect frontline medical workers, deliver the best patient care and support public health. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jun 2020
Accelerating digital transformation in healthcare with IoT
As the world slowly emerges from the global pandemic, the learnings from healthcare will surely inform future infrastructure and IoT will be at the core. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2020
COVID-19 pushes organizations to adopt IoT in utilities
Organizations can use IoT in utilities to better navigate health emergences and natural disasters with asset tracking, automation and environmental monitoring applications. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 May 2020
What's new in IIoT
New strides in IIoT has enabled organizations to take advantage of specific technologies, such as AR and AI, that they might not have been able to before. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Apr 2020
COVID-19 puts healthcare IoT's potential in the spotlight
Healthcare professionals can use IoT sensors to contain outbreaks by tracking equipment, personnel and proper hand hygiene in medical facilities and assist patients remotely. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2020
IoT in supply chain management streamlines for flexibility
IoT devices can make supply chains more flexible and resilient to prepare organizations for any disruptions caused by emergencies, whether a pandemic or natural disaster. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Apr 2020
New revenue streams abound as connected homes accelerate
As the number of connected home deployments continues to increase, they must be continuously managed and improved by service providers in order for them to flourish effectively and benefit the end ... Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Apr 2020
Industrial IoT powers distributed work during novel coronavirus
IIoT devices make remote work a possibility with the use of asset tracking, remote monitoring and support to keep supply chains running smoothly. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Apr 2020
Q&A: Remote care trend spotlights IoT security in healthcare
Healthcare IT professionals and medical device manufacturers must bolster IoT security with the growing number of connected devices, regulations and the future of remote care. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Apr 2020
Future outlook of IoT in logistics and transportation industries
With the capabilities of cloud computing and big data, IoT can be used to improve logistics and transportation industries by helping to prevent bottlenecks that result in inefficient operations. Continue Reading