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 …
How IoT Will Improve Employee Engagement
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When devices get to know us better, technology can instantly have an impact, creating better experiences. For instance, many of us have encountered targeted marketing. When we’re searching for something online, generally speaking, it’s probably an item we need or want. If we’re then given ads for …
IoT Is a Data Goldmine for Business
In the past, companies could only gain insight into the needs and wants of their customers through surveys and reviews. After the internet entered the scene, businesses gained another way to look into the life of their consumers: Collecting information from which sites they visit. For years, companies have been amassing data via website traffic. While web surfing and the …
The CIO’s Guide to Industrial IoT
What is the industrial internet of things, you ask? Well, according to a recent Global Industrial IoT (internet of things) Market Research report, the industrial internet of things is commonly made up of four end-user segments: Manufacturing, energy and utilities, automotive, and transportation. Toss healthcare in there as well (definitely a member of the IIoT, if not one of the …
How the Internet of Things Will Impact Healthcare
We’ve been talking a lot this month about the Internet of Things (IoT)—about all its promise for businesses and consumers, its role when it comes to big data, and the risks that will accompany its rise. It’s inarguably both a powerful and challenging tool for all of us across the spectrum of enterprise, from marketers to, CIOs, to IT professionals. …
The Internet of Things is Here: Is Your Business Ready?
The Internet of Things (IoT), or as many refer to it, the Internet of Everything (IoE), fueled by the power of big data, is changing the world as we know it. And it’s definitely changing the face of business and what business innovation looks like. Consider this: In 2008 there were more things connected to the Internet than there were …
Sensor Data Connecting Mobile Users and Content Seamlessly
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s safe to say that it would be rough existing in today’s society without communicative technology. We need our devices and our data in order to work, to collaborate, and to connect—now more than ever. The Internet of Things (IoT) is making that happen, sharing data between …
What Does a Disruptive CIO Look Like in the Age of Digital Transformation?
To say that the role of a CIO (chief information officer) has become more complicated and challenging today is an understatement, to say the least. Everything in our business space is changing at a mind-boggling speed. Organizations are embracing more agile and nimble business practices. The combined forces of cloud, mobile, big data, analytics, and IoT—as well as many other …
MSPs, IoT, and How Consumers Think About Privacy
The digitization of the physical world around us, dubbed the Internet of Things (IoT), is transforming how we do business, and how we live our day-to-day lives. But when it comes to what consumers think about the IoT, there’s not much more important to them than their privacy, and that’s an important consideration for managed service providers (MSPs) as they …