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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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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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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Definition
10 May 2022
field of view (FOV)
Field of view (FOV) is the open, observable area a person can see through their eyes or via an optical device, such as a camera. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2022
Future of IoT offers mixed bag of opportunity, shortages
Here are four trends to consider as the technology melds into the metaverse and Web 3.0, while also battling lingering chip shortages and security concerns. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2021
IoT and mobile app development transform the future of UX
An increased focus on IoT development, deployment and management has shaped current mobile app development trends to adopt IoT-specific needs for future connected experiences. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Dec 2021
Agility and resiliency vital to digital-first business models
For enterprises transforming their business models, ServiceNow's Yoav Boaz explains how Disney and Peloton reinvented themselves and thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2021
4 advanced IoT security best practices to boost your defense
IT admins must go beyond standard security practices for IoT deployments and adopt more complex protections, such as machine learning threat detection, to ensure security. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Nov 2021
Hyperautomation technology speeds digital transformation
To businesses plotting a digital transformation course, ServiceNow's Yoav Boaz says hyperautomation is instrumental in consolidating siloed processes and smoothing workflows. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Nov 2021
Get started with IoT mobile apps for enterprise use
Managing an ever-growing fleet of IoT devices can be a challenge for many enterprises, but IoT mobile apps have given greater flexibility and simplified the process. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Nov 2021
7 steps to a successful digital transformation journey
ServiceNow's Yoav Boaz defines evolutionary vs. revolutionary approaches to business modeling and proposes a step-by-step digital transformation roadmap for businesses to follow. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2021
6 steps to kick-start IoT app development
IoT app development teams must tackle the nuances of IoT technology in the planning and design phases of development, including IoT security vulnerabilities and compatibility. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Oct 2021
No-code and low-code IoT platforms speed up app development
Organizations may not have a developer available in-house who can build a new IoT application, but no-code and low-code IoT tools can turn anyone into an IoT application developer. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Oct 2021
The value of IoT at the edge
The edge gives organizations a straightforward way to set up an IoT project and gain rapid insights to build cost-effective, data-led strategies. 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
17 Sep 2021
Top 10 promising 5G use cases CIOs should know
The technological advantages 5G presents are well known. The hard part for business leaders is choosing where 5G implementation can be the difference maker for their organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2021
Get started programming the internet of things
To build IoT systems, IT pros must understand the complexities of programming IoT, including integration. In this excerpt, discover the first step to design full-stack IoT. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Sep 2021
How to approach programming IoT for full stack development
Learn what challenges organizations must tackle when developing end-to-end IoT systems from 'Programming the Internet of Things' author Andy King. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
09 Sep 2021
What will IoT 2.0 look like?
Many IoT projects have failed to progress beyond the experimental stage because of cost and complexity, but IoT 2.0 will bring highly scalable and adaptable deployments. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Sep 2021
Why can't IoT get out of its own way?
Most IoT projects don't make it past proof of concept, but some have proven successful. Explore three examples that showcase how IoT can improve processes and lives. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Sep 2021
Close the IoT skills gap with training and outside experts
The growth in IoT deployments and demand for expertise have led to a skills gap that inhibits the technology's adoption, but organizations have options that can also close the gap. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Aug 2021
Delivering on the promise of IoT
Machine learning used with IoT can save both money and human effort in many use cases, such as automatically changing a thermostat based on the fluctuating cost of energy. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Aug 2021
Why it's time for a new collective purpose
The future of work and home life is dependent on reliable connectivity anywhere in the world. Service providers and IoT device manufacturers must work together to make it happen. 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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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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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Start artificial intelligence for IoT in bite-size pieces
IoT practitioners must follow clear steps to implement an AI analytics process if they want to create an AI application with IoT that improves their deployment's performance. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Jul 2021
Scaling Industry 4.0 with AI, IoT sensors and hybrid cloud
To get the most value from any industrial process, organizations must have the technology to collect IoT data, analyze that data with AI and do so in real time. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2021
Develop IoT artificial intelligence holistically to prosper
Author Michael Roshak explores the difficulties of AI design for IoT, the considerations organizations must know about the process and what is exciting about AI and IoT. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2021
Achieve IoT interoperability with market knowledge, strategy
Organizations embarking on IoT projects will find it easier to say 'IoT interoperability' than to ensure it; they must consider tools and partners to overcome compatibility issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2021
IoT connectivity management platforms optimize deployments
IT administrators can simplify IoT device and network challenges with IoT connectivity management platforms that monitor data transfers and security. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2021
With accelerated digital transformation, less is more
Ramping up digital transformation to take on problems such as COVID-19 shouldn't mean running up huge numbers of projects. CIOs argue for a focused approach and crystalized tech. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2021
4 IoT connectivity challenges and strategies to tackle them
IoT connectivity challenges, such as scalability and compatibility, complicate deployments, so IT admins must plan for the infrastructure needed to support IoT initiatives. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2021
National Grid CIO champions data-driven business strategy
Andi Karaboutis, group chief information and digital officer at National Grid, discusses the ways in which she's utilizing data and emerging tech like AI to fuel business growth. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Apr 2021
IoT integration challenges require strategy, vendor support
Every organization that implements an IoT deployment must inevitably figure out how to address integration challenges through vendor support and internal expertise. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2021
Focus the role of data analytics in IoT on actionable insights
Organizations might find it easier to use the limitations of their IoT data analysis project to guide its creation, such as connectivity or battery power. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Mar 2021
Operation IoT interoperability: Testing device compatibility
Organizations can't just connect IoT devices to their network and assume everything will work. They must test and confirm that each part can connect and cooperate. 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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Guest Post
08 Feb 2021
3 technology predictions for 2021
As IT leaders prepare their organizations for the year ahead, we're offering insights into the technology trends we predict will have the biggest impact. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2021
Command tech conversations with IoT terminology you must know
Tech professionals should learn this IoT terminology to put the technology into context, start their journey and join emerging discussions with the same knowledge base. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2020
Take lessons from the best 5 IoT blogs of 2020
IT administrators can catch up on the most popular topics of 2020 with IoT blogs on remote security, healthcare IoT and open source analytics platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2020
Top 5 IoT predictions for growing use cases in 2021
IoT predictions for 2021 include growing use of medical wearable devices; ready-made, off-the-shelf AI; and IoT products and more sustainable energy for computing. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Nov 2020
How to conduct an IoT audit for compliance
To effectively prepare for and conduct an IoT audit, organizations need to understand which IT controls are in scope. Get actionable guidance on the audit process in this tip. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2020
4 strategies for scaling IoT to overcome technical challenges
IoT adoption alone can overwhelm an organization, but IoT leaders must also plan ahead to scale IoT deployments and avoid operational and technical pitfalls. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Oct 2020
IoT-based predictive maintenance staves off machine failures
Predictive maintenance uses sensors, gateways and management systems to predict when equipment failures will occur in manufacturing, oil and gas and food processing industries. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2020
IoT creates safer workplaces and promotes greater adoption
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have adopted technologies, including cameras and sensors, that can keep workers and customers safe during the pandemic and beyond. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Oct 2020
Plan your IoT real-time data streaming process
IoT data streaming can help organizations make the most of their data in situations that call for immediate action, but IT teams must have specific processes and practices in place. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2020
Create the right approach to IoT adoption and scalability
Organizations can approach IoT adoption in three different ways, but all departments must be involved in the process to derive its value and build effective capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2020
Wi-Fi 6 and 5G for IoT mean fewer barriers to deployment
With Wi-Fi 6 and 5G rolling out, organizations might wonder if the latest generations are worth the investment to improve IoT deployment efficiency. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2020
IoT platforms: How they work and how to choose one
Instead of developing the software to scale IoT initiatives on their own, organizations can use IoT platforms to manage IoT devices and connections. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2020
IoT innovation culture powers business success
What do organizations need to drive innovation in their IoT teams? Tech leaders can start by creating a culture of innovation to encourage creativity and growth in IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2020
10 steps to IoT deployment success
Business outcomes should take center stage when planning to deploy IoT. Address these 10 areas to smooth your project plan and guarantee quality and revenue. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jun 2020
Overcome 5 IoT device management challenges
Managing a cutting-edge and ever-expanding network of IoT devices presents numerous challenges in provisioning, connectivity, security and power management. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2020
SaaS IoT platforms jumpstart IoT app development
Starting an IoT deployment from scratch can be prohibitive, but an IoT SaaS platform can make the endeavor more realistic for organizations that want a competitive edge. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2020
Top experts and skills needed for IoT success
Organizations will require many different IoT professionals and skills to start their IoT project, and it starts with understanding the many components that IoT affects. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2020
How to design IoT infrastructure in 7 parts
Organizations can prepare their IoT deployments for success by understanding each IoT infrastructure component and how they all work together. 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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Feature
30 Apr 2020
Break down cellular IoT connectivity options
IoT devices can connect using cellular standards or unlicensed LPWAN frequencies depending on what requirements organizations need for their specific use cases. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2020
IoT device management eases deployment and monitoring
IT pros need a way to simplify the deployment and maintenance of the increasing number of IoT devices organizations use, and IoT device managers can do just that. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2020
How to plan for data storage in IoT deployments
Business objectives, data retention needs and cost all factor into where organizations should store endpoint-generated data in growing IoT deployments. Continue Reading
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Video
07 Apr 2020
Get started with this AWS IoT tutorial for beginners
Learn how to connect a device to AWS IoT Core in this video tutorial. Go through the IoT connection, workflow and security process to get your fleet of devices up and running. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Mar 2020
ICIP IoT training: When to sell an IoT business plan
When organizations work through the development of an IoT product, it's important to externally confirm its value during each stage of the process. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Mar 2020
Understand IoT data storage options for data deluge
Cloud is the favored storage choice for many IoT uses, but vendors have stepped up their offerings to meet the growing variety of needs, including custom-built options. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2020
Know these edge computing challenges before you invest
Public clouds are hubs for edge and IoT workloads, but they're still limited in terms of cost, connectivity and security. See what you need to know before you start an IoT project. Continue Reading
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Quiz
25 Feb 2020
Test your knowledge with this IoT edge computing quiz
Take this quiz to test your expertise of edge computing with IoT devices, as well as understanding how the edge is influencing the way organizations use the cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2020
Get to know cloud IoT services on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Use this rundown of IoT offerings from AWS, Microsoft and Google to help decide which best suits your needs for collecting, processing and analyzing device data in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2020
New Dell EMC PowerEdge servers are built for the rugged edge
New Dell Streaming Media Platform includes two small form factor PowerEdge servers and a Modular Data Center. Dell aims the products for use in harsh IT environments. Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Feb 2020
ICIP IoT training: IoT strategies drive industry change
An outcome-based IoT strategy will revolutionize the way organizations do business by focusing on the big picture rather than on the individual parts. Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Jan 2020
ICIP IoT training: The service IoT business model
Instead of selling a product, organizations can use a service IoT business model to monetize physical products as a service. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2020
Thought-provoking IoT blogs from 2019
IT pros can start off 2020 strong by revisiting IoT blogs on the major topics of 2019, including IoT strategy and security, as well as ethical AI and IoT. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Dec 2019
How can IoT innovations resulting from space missions be used?
Space exploration has shaped the course of society through technological advances in IoT applications for healthcare, personal and business use. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2019
5 ways to facilitate the convergence of IT and OT in IoT
Inherent differences between IT and OT teams can lead to conflict and a lack of cooperation. Learn how to align these two functions to ensure project success. Continue Reading
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Podcast
04 Dec 2019
ICIP IoT Training: Creating IoT value
Organizations can create greater value in IoT products by combining innovative design, proper maintenance and improved operations beyond just connecting a device to the internet. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2019
3 challenges of edge computing, IoT network adoption
While edge computing and IoT devices can spark networking innovations, these technologies can also create challenges and pitfalls organizations aren't yet equipped to deal with. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2019
Don't let edge computing security concerns derail your plans
Security concerns give many IT organizations pause when considering edge computing. But the potential problems can be overcome with proper planning and diligence. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Nov 2019
Agile practices endure and continue to adapt
As the 20th anniversary of the Agile Manifesto approaches, Agile practices remain vital to software development and are being adapted to critical business functions outside of IT. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Nov 2019
microcontroller (MCU)
A microcontroller is a compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Oct 2019
How did the Apollo landing shape future uses of IoT?
The technology used to make the Apollo lunar landing possible was just the start of the spread of IoT to manufacturing, healthcare and education. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2019
3 experts discuss how to navigate the challenges of IoT
IoT has given organizations opportunities to improve processes and predict issues from the flood of data. How will advancements and its own limitations shape the future of IoT? Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2019
Ensure an effective IoT asset management initiative
IoT devices have boosted the real-time tracking game for items as diverse as tools, shipping containers and vehicles, though other uses of IoT might be more profitable. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Sep 2019
Understand the best IT/OT convergence strategies
The differences between IT and OT make convergence difficult. Admins can reconcile the two by creating a partition and prioritizing OT traffic. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Sep 2019
Edge computing architecture takes on a partner ecosystem
Experts believe edge computing will bring significant change to organizational IT infrastructure, but how? Read on to learn more about the rapid growing interest in the architecture. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2019
4 steps to a blockchain implementation
If you're not experimenting with blockchain, you're behind the curve. Our step-by-step guide on implementing blockchain dissects the challenges, best practices and payoffs. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2019
How edge computing differs from decentralized computing
Edge computing isn't about sticking servers and storage in a branch location. Learn the critical differences between edge and traditional decentralized computing. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jul 2019
Top enterprise IoT initiatives that bring deployment success
Practice makes perfect when it comes to successful IoT deployments, but completing initiatives in the right order will lead to greater revenue, money saved and improved processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jul 2019
3 real-world IoT smart contract use cases prove blockchain benefits
Real-world companies are testing IoT smart contracts and finding value in various industries, from entertainment to utilities to advertising. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Jun 2019
CIOs need a strategy for AR and VR use cases -- now
CIOs need to start thinking about AR and VR and other immersive technologies as the new enterprise UI. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2019
3 real-world IoT edge computing examples
You've heard about the benefits of IoT edge computing, now read three edge computing examples delivering value for real-world companies. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2019
Hospitality IoT checks in to Royal Park Hotel
By integrating smart hotel technology, one Michigan hotel hopes to revolutionize the guest experience, while optimizing business processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2019
3 companies successfully monetizing IoT data
While many companies use IoT to increase efficiencies and save money, some are revamping their business model and monetizing IoT data via subscription services and digital products. Continue Reading
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Guide
14 May 2019
The essential guide to supply chain management best practices
In a volatile landscape, where customer expectations and supply chain complexity are growing by the day, you can't afford to bring anything but your A-game. This guide shows you how. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2019
Get to know Microsoft's Azure IoT services
With so many connected devices distributed across the globe, enterprises need a way to manage and monitor their IoT assets. See what Azure services are available to help. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2019
Comparing IoT mesh network protocols: What's the difference?
With so many available, how does an organization choose which IoT mesh network protocol to use? Sift through the noise and learn about four options and their benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Apr 2019
The shift to edge computing is happening fast -- here's why
Whether you call it the Fourth Industrial Revolution or digital transformation, enterprise IT is being changed fast, and forever, and edge computing is a big reason why. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Apr 2019
IoT, machine learning, MookieBot triple threat for Red Sox IT in 2019
Red Sox IT chief Brian Shield talks about the next leg of the franchise's digital transformation: using IoT and machine learning to serve fans and sharpen at-bats. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Apr 2019
How the Red Sox built a winning digital transformation roadmap
Years before it became a thing, Red Sox IT chief Brian Shield came up with a digital transformation roadmap that positioned the storied team for DX success. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Apr 2019
An IoT maturity model and tips for IoT deployment success
Ready to tread an IoT path? Get help from those who have benefitted from IoT before with this IoT maturity model roadmap with tips for success. Continue Reading
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Answer
02 Apr 2019
Where can we see internet of nano-things applications?
Nanotechnology in IoT -- sensors, antennas and devices -- are all around us at work and at home, even if you can't see them, says IEEE member Saumya Sharma. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Mar 2019
ICIP IoT training: IoT and big data analytics
In this podcast lesson, ICIP instructor Bruce Sinclair outlines the benefits of IoT and big data analytics, exploring how they affect digital twins, the types of analytics available and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2019
IoT smart contracts bring opportunities and challenges
Smart contracts for IoT are the talk of the town. But whether they're all ready for action -- legally or otherwise -- can be debated. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2019
Best practices to overcome an IoT security challenge
The internet of things poses numerous security challenges, but with the proper preparation and tools, your enterprise can mitigate the threats. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Mar 2019
How to construct an effective smart building architecture
While buildings are physically erected from the ground up, an IoT smart building is most effective when constructed from the top-down. Continue Reading