Featured IoT Articles
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The Future Of Field Service: Top Trends For 2023
12/19/2022
Most industries are in a state of transformation and upheaval. Revolutionary digital technologies and shifting consumer demands are forcing companies to adopt new techniques and change their priorities.
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Staying Ahead Of Cybercriminals – Why The Utilities Sector Must Mitigate Threats From Outside And Within
12/12/2022
Here, Alastair MacLeod, CEO at Ground Control, a satellite focused, IoT and M2M connectivity and critical communications provider, examines how Utilities companies can mitigate these threats to ensure commercial operations are not compromised.
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Technology And Its Role In The Utility Field Service Industry
12/5/2022
This past September, Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage and, while estimates are still undetermined, repairs are expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. During the worst of the storm, it was reported that approximately 2.7 million Floridians lost power. Businesses and families were evacuated, displaced with unknown timelines on return, and wondering what state their livelihood would be in. Millions experienced emotional, physical, and financial stress. The road to recovery begins with a coordinated response to eliminate hazards, provide critical resources, and restore conditions.
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AI Is The Future Of Field Service Management
12/2/2022
Artificial intelligence is the future of field service management, and forward-looking organizations must invest in the technology to remain competitive in an increasingly challenging environment.
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IoT Is A Solution To Fleet Management Challenges
9/26/2022
Though internet-connected vehicles may seem like a novelty now, they’ll be mainstream in the near future. Connected vehicles are estimated to make up over 95% of new vehicles sold globally by 2030. Connecting your fleet vehicles to the internet can improve efficiency, safety, and productivity – three of the most high-priority aspects of your operation. Learn how these connected vehicles can enhance your fleet here.
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The World Of Smart Asset Tracking: Q&A With Semtech
8/1/2022
Continuous visibility and longevity of battery life are major challenges when it comes to asset tracking. Whether an organization tracks shipping containers across the Pacific Ocean, cattle across a large farm, or objects in motion on a construction-site, continuous visibility into your assets is crucial in gaining real-time insights into operational workflows.
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How Is Field Service Tech Vital For Public Sector Regulators?
5/9/2022
When we talk about the benefits of field service technologies, we must think not only of private sector organizations needing to optimize their field service. Field service management is also a vital part of the public sector regulators. Imagine all the activities regulators perform to secure public safety - social care facilities checks, repairs, maintenance, utility installations, community healthcare visits, etc. Every public sector field is full of opportunities for progress by adopting software for resource scheduling.
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Bridging Connectivity Gaps With IoT-Enabled Satellite Solutions
4/11/2022
In areas of the world without cellular or Wi-Fi signals, satellite IoT using low power wide area networks (LPWAN) technology has the power to fill those connectivity gaps – especially when you think about remote areas that need particularly long-range connectivity bands that Wi-Fi or cellular cannot provide. IoT-enabled satellite connectivity is typically easy to install within existing infrastructure and is an affordable solution compared to cellular and Wi-Fi. Also, the business model viability is a challenge to roll out cellular or Wi-Fi networks in remote areas.
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A Recipe For Building Smart Cities The 6-Step Strategy
4/4/2022
With the evolution of wireless technologies such as 5G, cloud technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the opportunity to better the quality of life of citizens is greater than ever before.
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The State Of Field Services 2022
3/29/2022
This "State of Field Services" report will cover industry trends impacting equipment/hardware manufacturers.