Internet of things (IoT) for business
The internet of things for business benefit has become the norm across numerous industries, as companies continue to find new ways that connected devices improve operations and help reach new customers. Find the latest news and tips about how enterprise IoT is changing companies' IT processes as Internet of Things data becomes increasingly valuable to business operations.
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Tip
18 Jan 2024
8 edge computing trends to watch in 2024 and beyond
Many organizations recognize the importance of edge computing. Discover the latest insights on spending, device capabilities and infrastructure updates. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2023
IoT basics and fundamentals: 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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Feature
04 Mar 2019
Enterprise drone adoption takes off -- with a few hurdles
Enterprise drone applications are showcasing numerous benefits, but challenges stand in the way of widespread adoption -- namely, public safety and scalability. Continue Reading
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Guide
26 Feb 2019
IoT in business: Deploy a successful connected enterprise
The promises of IoT are plentiful, but jumping into a project without knowledge of the IoT business ecosystem could be disastrous. Find your enterprise's path to success. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2019
With an IoT digital twin, security cannot be forgotten
While digital twins can improve the security of IoT devices and processes, it is critical to consider the security of the twins themselves when implementing one. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Feb 2019
Top challenges of IoT adoption in the enterprise
CIOs share the top IoT implementation challenges they've faced and how they're overcoming them as they move forward with their enterprise IoT initiatives. Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 Feb 2019
ICIP IoT training: IoT digital twins
In this podcast lesson, ICIP instructor Bruce Sinclair provides an example of a digital twin in IoT and explores how to construct a digital twin for any connected part, product, system or environment. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Dec 2018
What is the internet of nano-things, and what are its uses?
The internet of nano-things is taking IoT to the next level -- or, more precisely, to a smaller level. IEEE member Saumya Sharma explains IoNT's uses and benefits in the smallest of spaces. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2018
How do you provide IoT updates to devices in the field?
As attractive targets to hackers, IoT device vulnerabilities have shown how critical -- and challenging -- it is to be able to securely provide needed software and firmware updates. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Nov 2018
Analytics for IoT requires a sound strategy for success
IoT analytics projects can supply important insights to aid the business bottom line. But first you must understand the varieties of data and pick the best tool for the job. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Nov 2018
IoT data analytics holds the key to putting data to use
Applying IoT data analysis to info gathered from connected devices is key to extracting the data's potential value. Knowing how to get from potential to realized, though, is the challenge. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Nov 2018
What are the top IoT security challenges in corporate settings?
Extended product lifecycles, consumer apathy and lacking federal regulation lead the top IoT security challenges in corporate settings. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2018
5 'technology enablers' key to Travelport's digital transformation plan
Travelport CIO Matt Minetola details the five 'technology enablers' key to the success of the company's digital transformation plan and explains why the travel commerce platform relies on a hybrid cloud approach. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
Gartner top 10 technology trends for 2019: A comprehensive guide
For digital-minded CIOs, Gartner's 2019 top 10 technology trends should come as no surprise: IT is getting smarter, casting an intelligent digital web over the enterprise -- and everywhere else. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2018
Autonomous delivery robots ready to roll and deliver
Delivery bots can solve last-mile delivery challenges, but are they ready for prime time? If challenges are overcome, targeted applications may be where delivery bots prevail. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Oct 2018
AT&T IoT strategy focuses on development, management platforms
AT&T touts its open, vertical-neutral IoT platform, yet industry experts say the company needs to refine its strategy to differentiate from other mobile operators in the IoT space. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Oct 2018
IoT adoption gets a C+ from Cisco expert -- how can CIOs improve?
Why is IoT adoption in trouble? Underestimating the disruption to the business is one reason, says Cisco's Jon Stanford, in this tip on the challenges and best practices for IoT adoption. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Oct 2018
Big data processing techniques to streamline analytics
Analyzing raw data has become a complex task that companies are often underprepared for as data sets continue to grow. Here's how to create smarter data processing techniques. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2018
Microsoft CEO: Buyer beware for digital technology platform choice
At Microsoft Ignite 2018, CEO Satya Nadella issued a 'tech intensity' challenge, as the company launched or announced updated offerings in the cloud, IoT and AI domains. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2018
The IBM IoT story, starring AI, Watson and an industrial cast
The success of IBM IoT can be attributed to the Watson IoT platform, industry partnerships, its stance on data ownership, and its various 'Industry Solutions' and use cases. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
GE rumors highlight digital culture hardship for CIOs
The rumors that GE is putting pieces of its vaunted GE Digital unit on the chopping block spread like wildfire. True or not, here's why CIOs should be taking notes. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2018
Johnson Controls Smart Ready Panel equates smart stadiums to smart cities
Keeping their eyes on the ball, leaders of Fenway Park and the city of Boston explored why it's a home run to adopt smart city infrastructure at the Johnson Controls Smart Ready Panel. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2018
Open source Kaa IoT middleware to take on enterprise IoT
While many open source IoT middleware options exist, the open source Kaa IoT platform is touted by the company as secure, multifaceted and, overall, business-ready. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Aug 2018
Overwhelmed by IIoT data? Perhaps hire a data scientist
Industrial IoT creates an avalanche of information. You may need to hire a data scientist to reap that benefits IIoT promises, says Sam Pearson of Deloitte Consulting. 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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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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News
29 Jun 2018
Building a data science pipeline: Benefits, cautions
A data science development pipeline is critical for digital business. But the sequence of the pipeline must be monitored closely to ensure the output reflects the business goal. 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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News
22 Jun 2018
Convenience: Driver of BI innovation
IoT and autonomous systems expert Ella Hilal, a speaker at the upcoming Real Business Intelligence Conference, connects the dots between convenience and BI innovation. 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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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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Feature
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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Feature
09 May 2018
Optimizing an artificial intelligence architecture: The race is on
As AI architecture improves and costs decrease, experts say enterprise adoption will go up, spurring yet more innovation and benefits for businesses and AI vendors alike. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2018
CIO uses master data management to speed digitalization
IMA Financial Group CIO Michelle Vercellino's effort to clean up, protect and govern the firm's data is an important step in the firm's quest for 'data intelligence.' Continue Reading
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Feature
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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News
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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Feature
30 Apr 2018
IoT training 101: For newbies and seasoned pros alike
IoT education isn't just for students or new employees; workers from all areas are brushing up on their training, as IoT is an often messy and diverse skill to master. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2018
IoT initiatives raise new complications for CIOs
As CIOs integrate IoT team projects, they must find a new balance between operational technology and IT -- a process that requires as much political savvy as tech expertise. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2018
The great IoT data ownership debate
IoT is all about the data, but who owns that data? A panel at MIT Connected Things took a look at this question and found it was a tricky one to answer. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2018
Networking elements of a digital transformation framework
Establishing a digital transformation framework includes adopting advanced technologies. Networking pros play a crucial role in managing this new wave of innovation. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2018
Value in IoT interoperability discussed at IoTBuild USA 2018
Experts at the IoTBuild conference explored how enterprises can create value through IoT interoperability and interchangeability. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2018
MIT: Energy-efficient chip improves IoT encryption, authentication
MIT researchers have developed an energy-efficient, hard-wired chip that they say will benefit IoT encryption and ease authentication processes in the IoT environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Mar 2018
Digital transformation process includes the network
The digital transformation process puts pressure on the network to support new technology. Network pros need to be transformative, too, adapting new skills to interact with business. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Mar 2018
Applying smart building technology in multi-tenant properties
Today's tenants expect the benefits of smart buildings in their homes and at work. Yet deploying smart building technology to multi-tenant spaces isn't the easiest of tasks, regardless of the benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2018
With help from DevOps, IoT initiatives get off the ground
There are a number of best practices from DevOps that IoT deployments can benefit from, especially around testing, data streams and architectures. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2018
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Feb 2018
Connecting AI and IoT with blockchain-based platforms
Blockchain-based platforms are emerging as one of many options to securely connect artificial intelligence with IoT at the network edge. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2018
Particle Mesh brings mesh networking to IoT
With the Particle IoT mesh network, the company aims to help customers solve connectivity challenges and improve the collection of IoT data. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Feb 2018
Dell IoT Division focuses on partnerships, OT-IT convergence
The recently announced Dell IoT Division is on track to make the company a one-stop IoT shop, thanks to numerous partnerships and new IoT initiatives. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2018
Habitap smart home management system connects Singapore residents
Built on Greenwave Systems' Axon platform, Philip Tang's Habitap smart home management system delivers connected services, including universal controls and single-app access to luxury services. Continue Reading
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Survey
02 Feb 2018
IT Priorities 2018: Network upgrades, automation, cloud make the cut
The TechTarget IT Priorities 2018 survey finds that networking, automation and cloud projects will keep IT pros busy. IoT and AI lag, but that doesn't mean they aren't happening. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2018
The 2018 CIO budget plan: The goal is lofty, but is the money there?
Digital transformation and underlying technologies -- cloud, AI, DevOps -- dominate CIO strategies this year, but it's unclear whether CIO budgets are up to the task. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2018
Greenwave Systems helps power island's smart energy project
With partnerships and IoT technologies, a Danish island's energy provider will implement a flexible green energy grid that better utilizes renewable resources. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
08 Jan 2018
IoT predictions 2018: What will the next year of connectedness bring?
The internet of things is in full swing -- but what will the next year bring? Industry experts look into their crystal balls and offer IoT predictions for the year ahead. 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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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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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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Answer
10 Jan 2017
How are IoT sensors helping the aviation industry?
When aircraft take to the sky with IoT sensors on board, repair needs are more accurately predicted, potential failures trigger alerts and safety measures can be boosted. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 May 2016
IoT data security and privacy starts now for CIOs -- and educators
IoT data security and privacy is racing to the forefront of CIO agendas. Just ask employees whose companies have doled out fitness wearables, says Niel Nickolaisen. Continue Reading