Featured IoT Articles

  1. The Key To Maximizing IoT Investments In Field Service 10/10/2018

    Trends in the field service segment present new opportunities in field service management technologies. A report by CXOtoday predicts that the field service management market will reach $5.11 billion by 2020.

  2. How To Navigate Emerging LTE Technologies For IoT 10/10/2018

    As cellular carriers today cater to consumer demand for high- speed LTE connectivity, they are faced with the challenge of finding a network solution that will continue to support the growth of IoT as spectrum re-farming forces the shutdown of legacy 2G and 3G networks. The result: new low-power LTE technologies – Category NB1 (NB-IoT) and Category M1 (Cat-M1 or LTE-M) – that have been specifically designed and deployed for IoT.

  3. Best Practices FSOs Operate Differently To Maintain Their Best-in-Class Status 9/28/2018

    What Makes Best Practices FSOs Different from All Others? And How Do You Get There in the First Place?

  4. The Field Service7℠ Approach To Operations Excellence 9/27/2018

    The purpose of this white paper is to describe the highly specialized approach to ensuring technology implementation success and accelerating ROI. Effective technology implementation and ROI achievement in field service depend on sound change management practices. Field service change management addresses the unique dynamics and characteristics of work performed by field technicians.

  5. Comprehensive Guide To A Successful IoT Implementation 9/19/2018

    The Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved to much more than a buzzword, as GSMA forecasts the IoT revenue opportunity to be worth $1.1 trillion by 2025. IoT-enabled technologies are emerging in all areas of the business world, transforming business models and enabling the creation of new products and services across virtually every industry. Organizations of all shapes and sizes are jumping to claim their piece of the IoT pie; however, only 15% of business executives considered their IoT project to be a complete success.

  6. The Fleet Manager's Guide To The Internet Of Things 8/15/2018

    Today, the transportation industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation. Fleet management professionals are faced with new situations and decisions on a rapidly increasing basis. While many of these transformations are creating new business opportunities, some are introducing new obstacles that can lead to supply chain disruption and, ultimately, lost revenue.

  7. The Key To Competitive Value In IoT-Powered Field Services 7/31/2018

    Identifying opportunities for comprehensive field service management solutions.

  8. Fleet Manager's Guide To IoT, Part II: Addressing The Challenges 7/18/2018

    In Part I of our series on Fleet Management and IoT, we examined trends and challenges the industry must address, including logistical issues related to online shopping, driver shortages, driver safety and productivity, and fuel price volatility. In Part II, we will look at how IoT is helping to address these challenges.

  9. Digitize Your Next Inspection — Connecting Previously Unconnected Devices 6/10/2018

    In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), connected tools for specialized inspections are no longer a dream of the future, but a reality of today. Whether you are using a videoscope to inspect the inside of a failed gearbox in a wind turbine, a borescope to look at dirt build up inside a recently detached plane engine, or an ultrasonic device to view pipe welds, the right tool and knowledge determine how quickly you can resolve the issue.

  10. Managing The Field Service Ecosystem 6/10/2018

    The future of IoT for Field Service Organizations (FSO) is now. FSOs have been early adopters of IoT technologies to quickly troubleshoot onsite issues across a range of industries. While most FSOs have been using some form of IoT for years, the technology changes so rapidly – which further evolves internal and customer needs – that it is critical to stay ahead of new advancements and fine-tune your approach to IoT to remain competitive in the market.