Blogs

The IoT is transforming the telecommunications industry, creating exciting new revenue opportunities for telcos that innovate

We are witnessing a significant and inevitable shift in digital payments to mobile commerce. Consumers are now spending more time and money on their mobile devices than on their desktops and in stores, says Andy McDonald, vice president, merchant retail EMEA at ACI Worldwide. (more…)

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February 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Calling all CFOs: Why connecting with a toothbrush might just be worth it

Until recently, technology vendors and the companies that buy their wares have focused largely on what the technology does – what features it has, the capabilities it can offer. But it’s no longer about what technology can do, it’s about what it can enable, says Tony Kontzer, a business and technology writer. (more…)

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February 23, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Challenges to IoT use – and how they are solved

The evolution of IoT devices (such as smart metres, home appliances, in-vehicle systems and personal devices), has led to the use of eSIMs (embedded SIMs) on these devices. The use of an eSIM, which is soldered to the device during manufacturing, prevents the need to retrieve or replace the cards when activated or updated, (more…)

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February 22, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

There are some choices in life you HAVE to get right!

You don’t choose a life partner for their hair colour
You don’t choose a home because it has nice curtains
You don’t choose a Business Platform for its logo (more…)

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February 21, 2018

Posted by: IoT global network

Robots versus procrastination

Business owners are always trying to increase productivity in the workplace. They can introduce exercise breaks, have standing meetings and organise team-building days. However, in the manufacturing sector, these initiatives are unlikely to have an impact. (more…)

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February 16, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Bring augmented reality to life with rapid prototyping

Epson’s Moverio BT-300, the augmented reality (AR) glasses from the Japanese technology giant, are said to enable their wearers to access online video and even view HD images broadcast from a remote aerial drone. (more…)

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February 12, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cool IoT Use Cases: Scanning technology gives event organisers real-time data on attendance and behaviour

Trans icons ind.qxp_Layout 1MARKET OVERVIEW: The annual UK “Bolton Food and Drink Festival” unites different flavours and tastes from all over the world. Attendance in 2017 was over 267,000.

 

 

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February 7, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cool IoT Use Cases : Intelligent logistics solutions that address critical fleet management issues

Fleet management solutions are increasingly leveraging the functionality of real-time IIoT platforms, one example being the consolidation of logistics data generated by different telematics systems. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

3 Critical Steps for Achieving ROI with a Successful IoT Solution

Recently I have been approached by quite a number of senior executives who have been asked to participate in, or even lead, their organization’s IoT initiatives. Having already achieved great success in delivering other strategic projects, these executives are now being tasked with implementing IoT pilots and contributing to their company’s overall digital transformation. (more…)

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Posted by: IoT global network

AI, electricity and the age of empowerment

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, but is it for the better? Here, Tamara McCleary, CEO at Thulium, argues that Europe’s power sector has a crucial role to play in leading the responsible application of AI. (more…)

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February 5, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde