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Minding the Gap: Serious progress towards bridging the IoT ‘chasm’ – Part 1

For both developers and network providers, the road to Internet of Things (IoT) has meant stepping into the unknown, but purpose-built test tools and services are now lighting the way, according to Stephen Douglas, Solutions & Technical Strategy lead, Internet of Things, Spirent Communications. (more…)

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April 6, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

It’s time to stop re-inventing the wheel: How the use of smart terminals accelerates deployment of IoT projects

2017 is already proving to be the year the Internet of Things (IoT) demonstrates its worth. While consumers are continually impressed by virtual assistants that manage lighting, thermostats, ovens and regulate fridge temperatures and inventory, the use of IoT technology for businesses, both large and small, is turning heads. (more…)

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April 5, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Licensed LPWA vs. unlicensed LPWA: When pennies matter

I’m an “IoT guy,” and have been around since what we call IoT today was mostly wired and called SCADA or Factory Automation. Then came cellular, the cloud, and machine-to-machine (M2M). (more…)

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April 4, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

The connected vehicle brings seamless technological integration to roadways

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming on-the-road mobility, as the “connected car” revolutionises transportation. Through IoT-enabled innovations, drivers and rental car users can now automate and streamline parking, navigation, itinerary tracking (more…)

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April 3, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Vienna plans to use 1.8m brains in new smart city, as Central Europe forum focuses on industrial IoT

When everyone’s nose is pressed to the grindstone, it is good to be reminded of the benefits of what we are doing in the Internet of Things (IoT). (more…)

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March 31, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

A new category of IoT devices

Moore’s law has been famously increasing the computing power at our behest, and has helped power the third industrial revolution of information technology and digital services. Many suggest that we are now at the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution, powered by connecting ‘things’, other than just computers and phones. (more…)

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March 30, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Next generation telco strategies for IoT

One of the key trends emerging in the telco space right now is technology agnosticism, an approach that puts the need to connect a device ahead of the technology that connects it. It sounds like a small (and obvious) shift, says Jim Morrish, but actually it’s a huge change. (more…)

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March 29, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Are partnerships more important than standards?

To remain relevant and competitive businesses must embrace the Internet of Things (IoT). However, a significant collateral challenge faced in doing so is managing the torrent of data these “Things” produce. (more…)

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March 28, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Making it easier to understand acronyms and terms tossed around for IoT communications: Part 2

One of the most important decisions you may be facing is which communication protocols to choose. This decision impacts the hardware and what devices and functionality are available. (more…)

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March 23, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

With money pouring in, are security and RoI concerns keeping IoT in the hype zone?

Valued at one trillion dollars, the global Internet of Things (IoT) market continues to garner keen interest from innovators, receiving a record $1.4 billion in venture capital in 2016. But barriers to its adoption in the enterprise seem to keep the sector in the hype zone, (more…)

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March 22, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil