Featured IoT Articles

51. The IoT For Unconnected Things 5/7/2018

    It’s been the year-of-IOT for a few years now. Have we not arrived yet?

52. IoT In Field Service: Jump In With Both Feet Or Dip Your Toe? 3/27/2018

    I’m getting ready to attend another IoT conference and as I’m reading through the speaker bios and descriptions of the sessions, I notice  how the dialogue in most field service circles has jumped into topics like IT/OT convergence, deep analytics, AI, AR, and DevOps success stories. As a “seasoned” field service guy, this seems like a lot of “IT speak” and it is costing companies a lot of money. The fact remains that, in 2017, 94 percent of companies actively spending on IoT deployments are not generating profits from that spend.

53. The State Of Field Services 2018 3/21/2018

    Traditional hardware manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are all struggling with profitable revenue growth. The historic business model that was based on “Make, Sell, Ship + Attached Service” has either collapsed or is showing signs of duress. So, who can OEM’s count on to play a key role in the transformation that needs to take place? Field services.  

54. Preparing For LTE Migration 3/14/2018

    Organizations utilizing low-power IoT applications should be giving increased consideration to their eventual migration from 2G and/or 3G networks to LTE. While the transition seems daunting – and make no mistake, any major change has bumps in the road – working ahead with your timeline and technology requirements in mind will make the process much easier to manage.

55. IoT Security Best Practices 3/14/2018

    The Internet of Things (IoT) has taken center stage in our increasingly technological world. Connected devices are becoming more practical and affordable for mainstream consumers, as well as an integral part of many businesses. We trust M2M applications to transmit confidential and personal information, monitor valuable assets, and control mission- critical devices.

56. How To Monetize Services With IoT 2/27/2018

    There’s no question you’ve heard the phrases digital transformation and the Internet of Things more than a few times. The focus on these digital capabilities remains high as service expectations shift towards responsive, outcome-based models. Companies that successfully evolve their service models have an opportunity to monetize results from digital transformation and IoT strategies.

57. Augmented Reality: Far From A Gimmick When It Comes To Field Service 2/8/2018

    Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are beginning to have their day in the realm of consumer products, but these technologies were really meant for business purposes, such as service. This report explores the business challenges that AR/VR can be used to address, and where your firm will see the most benefits.

58. Formidable Field Operations: The Internet Of Things Advantage 2/8/2018

    The Internet of Things (IoT) has galvanized decision makers across industries to think about new ways to connect assets and devices, both internally and externally. In many cases, this enthusiasm has led to an overzealous “over-connection” of devices with little operational oversight.

59. Connecting The Internet Of Things 1/24/2018

    The Internet of Things (IoT) can be daunting to understand considering the overwhelming amount of articles available on the subject. Meanwhile, the rapid proliferation of new IoT devices continues in both our personal lives as well as in virtually every industry. The purpose of this document is to quell the hype and facilitate a discussion of how to prepare for and manage an IoT deployment at a fundamental level.

60. The Driving Forces Of IoT 12/20/2017

    News about the Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere. Indeed, IoT is one of the largest and fastest growing segments of the IT industry. The number of deployments of connected devices is forecasted to increase from 6.4 billion in 2016 to 20.4 billion by 2020, according to industry analyst firm Gartner Group.