Is Edge Computing Really That Important to the Internet of Things?
Just as cloud computing is an imperative part of the workflow and analysis of most businesses today, the Internet of Things (IoT) is developing into a cornerstone of most enterprise setups as well. But unless we ramp up computing power, network connectivity, computation speed, and device reliability could all take a hit. Is edge computing the solution we need? […]
Microsoft’s Azure IoT Edge Is Now Ready for Enterprise-Scale Deployment
Microsoft is in a stiff competition with Amazon for a greater share of enterprise IoT and cloud computing customers. Both of the Seattle-based tech giants are major players in the market. And Microsoft’s newest technology, Microsoft Azure IoT Edge, just might push them ahead of Amazon. When Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, spoke onstage at the Microsoft […]
What’s Next for Augmented Reality in 2018?
2017 has been a stellar year for augmented reality (AR) development, so it’s hard to say goodbye. But 2018 is anticipated to be an even bigger year for AR technology. By the time 2019 rolls around, AR will no longer be a novelty. With advances in both software and hardware, it will become a more […]
The Rise of Enterprise IoT Security
It’s no secret that the biggest issue facing Internet of Things (IoT) development in 2018 is security. But surprisingly, IoT development may prove to be the next promising security paradigm for Enterprise businesses. Turn Weakness into Strength IoT is already reshaping enterprise businesses, and many view IoT to be integral to their recent successes. Per Vodafone’s 2017/18 […]
The NYPD Just Got Smartphones: Not the Brand You’d Expect
The Windows Phone accounts for less than 1% of the US smartphone market. That might seem like a death sentence for app developers on the platform, but it has a ring of opportunity for an unexpected group: namely, the New York Police Department. The department has been working directly with app developers in NYC to […]
Slack Invests $80 Million in Integrated App Development
While some big names in the productivity-enhancement field strive to launch services to cover has many aspects of daily life as possible (a large corporation who’s name begins with “G” comes to mind), relative newcomer Slack just launched an initiative that puts a unique spin on scaling: an $80 million investment in startups and mobile […]