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IoT and interoperability: Let’s not leave a trillion dollars on the table

Much has been said about the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), but it’s important to emphasise that innovation in this market is simply not going to happen of its own accord. According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, failing to solve the sticky issues around IoT interoperability could cost the industry a minimum of $1.5 trillion in lost value per year. (more…)

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October 27, 2015

Posted by: Olivier Beaujard

Saverio Romeo picture

The move towards Smart Farming – the case of the UK

Agriculture is very important for the UK economy. The whole agrifood market is worth £96 billion per annum, or 7% of GDP. The sector employs 3.8 million people. Food and drink remains the UK’s biggest manufacturing sector, bigger than cars and aerospace combined. (more…)

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October 26, 2015

Posted by: Saverio Romeo

The Internet of Things World Forum 2015

Event date: December 6–8, 2015
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
The Internet of Things World Forum 2015 is the premier showcase of innovations
and opportunities in the business of the IoT. Come to Dubai to discover technologies and possibilities that define the new world of IoT. Hosted by Cisco, this is a must-attend event for business leaders and innovators driving IoT development and growth. (more…)

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October 22, 2015

Posted by: IoT global network

IoT For Utilities

Event date: December 2-3, 2015
Houston, USA

The Energy Conference Network’s IoT For Utilities conference is the only independent, solution-focused event to address key challenges facing utilities when implementing IoT technology – and will provide practical solutions to maintain a successful IoT strategy. (more…)

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October 21, 2015

Posted by: IoT global network

Augmented reality poised for the IoT mainstream

The two top dog SDK companies for augmented reality (AR) have both been purchased this year, writes Matthew Duke-Wooley, a market analyst at Beecham Research. (more…)

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October 19, 2015

Posted by: Matthew Duke-Woolley

Graham Trickey

Operators are broadening their horizons and enabling the IoT to flourish

Mobile is already at the heart of the IoT, writes Graham Trickey, the head of the Connected Living programme at the GSMA. Each new device we connect to our own network, be it a home appliance, smart watch or thermostat, can be controlled by a smartphone. Put simply, mobile is the hub for which all other consumer-based connected devices depend on. (more…)

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October 14, 2015

Posted by: Graham Trickey

Internet of Things Awards

Event date: December 1, 2015
London

The Internet of Things Awards (IoTAs) are the first major programme to recognise innovation and excellence in the IoT eco-system. (more…)

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October 13, 2015

Posted by: IoT global network

Mark Armstrong

How developers use data will shape the IoT

There are a lot of media inches dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), increasing the IoT hype and piling pressure on developers to deliver data driven apps that monetise services. (more…)

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October 8, 2015

Posted by: Mark Armstrong

Sukamal Banerjee

Beyond the surface hype IoT is critical to business, part two

In the first part of this blog I explained how IoT is being elevated from a home to a work environment, and the benefits it can bring. IoT is definitely the big promise of the future, but what interests me even more is the manner in which IoT is already being used today as a new spark in business right now. (more…)

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October 2, 2015

Posted by: Sukamal Banerjee

Sukamal Banerjee

Beyond the surface hype, IoT is critical to business – part one

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been in the news for its hype value. We’ve all heard about your alarm clock communicating with your coffee machine to have hot coffee ready for you when you step into the kitchen or your refrigerator communicating your grocery needs to the local grocer. Other examples include your mobile-controlled thermostat, your fitness trackers, drone cameras and even Uber cabs. (more…)

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September 28, 2015

Posted by: Sukamal Banerjee