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IoT Connectivity: The game-changer for transportation

Wireless connectivity has become a great enabler in defined stationary locations like business parks and warehouses. But, what about the industries and services that are constantly on the go? (more…)

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April 25, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

The importance of security in an IoT world

In October 2016 the world received a harsh wake-up call about the importance of IoT security, says Shane Buckley, CEO of Xirrus. (more…)

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April 24, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

People can relax: Robot healthcare is not about to take over, says life sciences tech consultant

Rumours of the sudden demise of a raft of jobs in the healthcare sector and other public sector spheres are exaggerated. (more…)

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April 21, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Can IoT security win on all fronts?

The Internet of Things is rapidly turning a new generation of products ‘smart’ by adding computing power, network connectivity and sophisticated software. So says Art Swift, president of prpl Foundation. (more…)

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April 20, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

DDoS via the Internet of Things – the first wave of attacks?

In the last year, we’ve all heard of the Mirai malware, but did you know that Mirai is Japanese for ‘the future’? And that’s what I believe we are seeing: The future of cyber-attacks. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Smart spies and how to secure the IoT future

Both Cisco and Ericsson forecast there will be approximately 50 billion connected devices in operation globally by 2020. Whatever the exact figure, we can predict one certainty: IoT will play an increasingly dominant role in our lives, redefining them as we know it. (more…)

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April 19, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Three crucial questions for your IoT go-to-market strategy

The title says it all, so let’s jump in…

How the hell am I going to sell this?

Everyday companies are introducing new IoT platforms, gateways, sensors and everything in between, but many are finding themselves faced with the problem of not reaching their revenue targets. (more…)

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April 17, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Who’s directing the traffic? The need for regulation of autonomous vehicles

Regulation is usually presented as a burden to business. The default position of politicians keen to win the corporate vote is to promise to cut ‘red tape’ and free up innovation. (more…)

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April 12, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

In the land of IoT coverage is king

Industrial applications of IoT technology and solutions provide some of the most high-value use cases of the connected technology. From logistics to improving environmental applications, says Neil Hamilton, VP of Business Development at Thingstream, (more…)

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April 11, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Dell EMC finds its mojo in IoT with edge computing for security, cold chain, transport and buildings

Prior to Dell’s October 2015 acquisition of EMC in a cash and stock deal worth US$67 billion, the company’s profile in the Internet of Things (IoT) was modest, writes Jeremy Cowan. That’s changing now. (more…)

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April 10, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil