For several years we have been carefully observing the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT). For those not familiar with the term, it refers to the connectivity of virtually every modern “smart” device that is being manufactured for the home, office, automobile … you name it. If it has a “chip” and can access Internet, then it is at …
Botnets on the March: IOT Disruption and What It Means for Healthcare
I’ve been intrigued by the buzz around IOT, especially when it comes to the utility in the healthcare ecosystem. Just think of the possibilities: proactive monitoring of patients by clinicians, earlier hospital discharge, and of late, cognitive computing that not only promotes better clinical care but also optimizes research. And that’s just the clinical end of the spectrum; if you …
New IoT Business Models Equal New Legal Troubles?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is leading to a revolution for the business of companies and still has massive potentials of growth, but such change reveals legal risks never experienced by many of them. The comment from the former CEO of Nokia during the press release of announcement of the acquisition of their smartphone division by Microsoft is very interesting. …
The IoT Creating Value for Our Cities
There’s no question the IoT is at an inflection point for enterprise organizations, as the IoT’s connectedness and data saturation has been the catalyst for both repurposing old technologies and shaping new ones. It’s clearly revolutionized how we work, but what about how we live? Most of us already know connected cars are coming (and quickly), but think bigger: Smart …
The Newest Trend in IoT: Physical Flexibility
The Internet of Things (IoT) has led to some exciting innovations. From fitness trackers to blood pressure monitors and smart home devices, its reach is expanding. The next trend is toward not only mobility, but also flexibility—and I mean that literally. A few recent developments have set incredible expectations for the coming year. Roll Up Your Display Last month, Samsung …
How the IoT Will Change Retail
It wasn’t too long ago that the Internet of Things (IoT) was a new term, and retailers were formulating nascent ideas and predictions on how this new technology might be implemented to serve the industry at large. A recent Retail Systems Research (RSR) report officially puts those days behind us, as 72 percent of surveyed retailers reported to be currently …
IoT: Changing the Foundation of Your IT Strategy
IoT is changing the face of business in a dramatic outside-in sweep. Like mobile phones in the 1990s, many businesses see IoT as a novelty, but this ever-growing matrix of wearable tech is now vital to business solutions. Many CIOs are rethinking central systems to accommodate IoT into their operations. It’s time to stop fixing old technologies and join this …
Leveraging Partnerships for the Future of IoT
Each day, the world around us gets smarter. Devices are continually joining the internet of things (IoT), making us more connected, streamlined, and effective. As the new wave of IoT devices hits the market, organizations are feeling the strain to keep up with the pace of technology. This trend will continue, as the types of devices we see connecting to …
Beyond Smartphones: How IoT Is Changing Everything
While people often talk about the Internet of Things (IoT) for what it will do for connectivity in the future, what is actually changing most is the way applications are being developed to leverage the byproduct of IoT—data. Just last year, I said businesses that wanted to stay successful should plan on a connected workplace powered by IoT and that’s …
The IoT, Security and its Impact on Your New Car
Think “connected car” is just a buzzword? Think again. Gartner predicts that in 2020, 250 million vehicles will be equipped with sensor technologies courtesy of the IoT. Do the math, folks. That covers about one in every five cars on the road. And, as “futuristic” as the year 2020 sounds, it’s only four short years away, so it’s time to …