5 Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed IoT Data Storage
During the pandemic, a host of new Internet of Things (IoT) use cases has popped up, requiring robust security protocols, strong connectivity, and real-time data storage. These include remote work, remote learning, and increased streaming video and video games. Online shopping is an additional use case that has required companies, their warehouses, logistical organizations (like […]
Microscopic Robots: The Next Step in Medical Technology?
For decades, researchers have been working on nanotechnology medical applications that can be used in our bodies. Until now, the technology hasn’t really found its footing and excited the rest of the research and industry fields. But new microrobotics out of Cornell University are showing promising results with their little robotic feet and tiny size […]
5 Big Business Benefits That IoT Brings to the Table
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere today. This deluge of the technology may make it feel like some IoT applications are more necessary and useful than others. For instance, you don’t need a smart home to survive. But smart traffic controls can save time and lives in today’s crowded metropolitan areas. Manufacturing and industrial […]
How the Internet of Things Is Helping Us Deal With COVID-19
If you ever imagined what a world-threatening crisis would look like, you probably thought it would involve nuclear bombs, global warming, or maybe even aliens. But it turns out that a virus strain never before encountered can turn the world upside down, halting business operations and the global economy for months. This year is going […]
What’s the Industrial Internet of Things?
(Part 2)
Internet of Things (IoT) applications are so encompassing that they work in the background where we can’t see them, using devices that many of us already own, like smartwatches and smart home appliances. But industrial IoT (IIoT) is a different breed of technology that will truly be all-encompassing: It will track materials from the source […]
What’s the Industrial Internet of Things?
(Part 1)
The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at an unprecedented rate. But it turns out that this is just the beginning; experts predict the technology will grow even faster once it reaches its full potential in the industrial and manufacturing fields. In industrial IoT (IIoT), smart sensors, actuators, devices, and people make up the IoT […]
Why Data Analytics Are Essential for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) generates a gargantuan amount of data on a daily basis. According to Cisco, 5 quintillion bytes of data are produced every day by this technology. That’s a whole lot of zeros! This makes sense when you think about it. After all, data is the lifeblood of IoT. By pushing, pulling, […]
How to Streamline Your Internet of Things Data Management
The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly. Many organizations are racing to leverage the advantages this technology brings to their sectors. According to a study from Boston-based technology research firm IDC, IoT spend will reach almost $750 billion globally this year, which is an increase of 15% from 2018. Another report by IDC shows that […]
What Does the Smart Home of the Near Future Look Like?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revamping numerous industries. Soon, it will also redefine how we live. In just ten years, many of our homes will be transformed by IoT development. Combined with artificial intelligence (AI), IoT will allow our homes to learn about their inhabitants and anticipate their needs. Machines will lend a hand […]
5 Ways the Internet of Things Is Improving Healthcare for Providers
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding to nearly every industry, and each sector is leveraging this connected technology to reap different benefits. But perhaps no other field is being transformed by IoT more than medicine. An analysis by Grand View Research Inc. shows that IoT applications in the healthcare market will reach a value […]