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.
Top Stories
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Tip
01 Aug 2025
IoT in construction: Use cases, benefits and challenges
The use of IoT in the construction industry aims to improve safety, efficiency and decision-making. However, construction companies should carefully manage deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2025
Top 9 applications of IoT in healthcare
IoT in healthcare powers remote monitoring, telehealth, smart medication, mood tracking, safety compliance, robotic surgery and predictive maintenance for better care. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2018
The data platform is key to connected cars and the internet of automotive things
The success of connected and autonomous cars requires a fundamental shift in the data platforms used to support them. MapR's Crystal Valentine discusses. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Oct 2015
smart home app (home automation app)
A smart home app, sometimes referred to as a home automation app or a smart home automation app, is an application used to remotely control and manage connected non-computing devices in the home, typically from a smartphone or tablet. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Aug 2015
drone photography
Drone photography is the capture of still images and video by a remotely-operated or autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or, more commonly, as a drone. Continue Reading