By Sam George – Director, Azure IoT, Microsoft. IoT sensors are being infused into just about everything, from industrial equipment to consumer devices, and increasingly these devices are connecting to the cloud. By 2020, Gartner predicts there will be more than 20 billion connected devices*. In April 2018, we announced we’re investing $5 billion in […]
Archives for 2019
Innovative Brands Use Big Data to Improve Sticker Branding
We have noticed a trend in big data journalism. Topics that receive the most attention aren’t necessarily those that deserve it the most. This is especially applicable when it comes to articles covering the intersection between big data and marketing. There is a strong case to be made that big data is having a tremendous […]
Data Analytics Optimizes Shipping through KPI Tracking
Big data is affecting every element of logistics in the economy. One facet of modern business that doesn’t get as much attention as it should is shipping, even though big data is having a profound impact on its future. Last June, a paper prepared by Paterson Simmons showed that big data is a driving force […]
Here’s How VPNs Can Protect Against Big Data Leaks
Virtual private networks (VPNs), can help you unblock content and VPNS can protect you from hackers and shady third-parties. VPNs offer privacy online and can stop governments, schools, and employers from tracking the sites you visit. But, how do VPNs protect against data leaks? And, importantly, how do you know your VPN is leak-free? How […]
The Impact Of AI On Cybersecurity: Are Humans Still Your Best Asset?
In January, Masergy predicted that 2019 will be “The Year of Artificial Intelligence.” There’s no question that the term is popping up everywhere as enterprises yearn to turn big data into a competitive edge. The same goes for cybersecurity. Everyone wants to leverage machine learning, behavior analytics, and AI so IT teams can “up the […]
Semtech’s LoRa Technology Enables More Efficient Construction and Mining Machines
LoRa®-based sensors from MachineMax deploy in less than a minute and provide accurate data to prevent costly engine idling. Semtech Corporation announced that MachineMax, a leading provider of smart solutions for fleet management, construction and mining applications, has integrated Semtech’s LoRa® devices and technology into a new smart construction machine usage tracking solution. “With Semtech’s […]
Annual Smart Street Lighting Revenue Will Grow 10-Fold to Reach US$1.7 Billion in 2026
Annual revenue from smart street lighting will grow at CAGR 31% to reach US$1.7 billion in 2026. Street lighting programs today, and over the next several years, will focus on replacing conventional lamps with LED lamps. However, only 20 percent of LED street lamps will be truly “smart” through integration with lighting controls systems. This […]
An interview with Nick Wright, Head of Manufacturing Industries, Digital Catapult
In the build-up to Internet of Manufacturing UK, taking place on the 14-15 May 2019 at Farnborough International Conference Centre, our team caught up with Nick Wright, the Head of Manufacturing Industries at Digital Catapult, to discuss the impact of IoT/Industry 4.0 on the manufacturing sector in the UK. Where do you see IIoT creating […]
Semtech’s Design Partner Program for LoRa Technology Triples in Membership
Since its inception in September 2018, program membership has grown to 26 partner companies offering a wide range of design services. Semtech Corporation announced the strong growth of its Design Partner Program. The program, which accelerates Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to market by directly connecting customers with firms specializing in LoRa® devices and wireless […]
IBM helps launch open standards project: Token Taxonomy Initiative
Share this post: The potential of tokens on blockchain is big. Really big. The world has already seen the enormous value that’s unlocked when you can digitize cars (Uber, Lyft), homes (Airbnb), freelance work (Handy), and many others. Imagine if you could digitize value? We can start to make transactions instant. We can move beyond […]