What Impact Will the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act Have?
Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), the world is becoming more connected than ever before. But security is having a tough time playing catch-up; IoT development is dramatically outpacing regulation. Standards must be put in place. Will the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act push things in the right direction? What’s the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, […]
Wearable Technology in Healthcare Is Taking Off
Apple is partnering with health insurance company Aetna on a new app called Attain which will leverage Apple Watch data to provide insight into users’ health. Alphabet’s life science subsidiary, Verily, is working on a health-tracking shoe that can measure movement, weight, and falls. With this increasing momentum in utilizing data for clinical applications, wearable […]
How Industrial IoT Is Already Impacting Major Sectors
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how industrial companies operate. Through innovation and process optimization, IoT development is bringing new opportunities to both enterprises and startups. Let’s take a look at how Industrial IoT (IIoT) is affecting a few key industries already. Context Is Crucial By 2030, Accenture estimates that IIoT could add $14.2 trillion […]
What’s in Store for the Internet of Things in 2019?
In 2019, we expect to see big growth in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), smart healthcare, and financial technology. But perhaps no field will grow faster this year than the Internet of Things (IoT). With major 5G roll-outs expected, improved data analytics, and increasing importance placed on cybersecurity, IoT development is sure to have […]
The Internet of Things Is Changing Consumer Healthcare for the Better
The Internet of Things (IoT) is causing ripples through various industries. Previously, we took a look at how IoT is transforming health tech for providers. In this post, we’ll examine the inverse side of this equation: IoT is also changing how consumers can utilize healthcare services for the better. A More Holistic Picture of Your […]
How IoT Is Transforming Health Tech for Providers
The healthcare industry is infamous for being difficult to innovate in. With many practices steeped in tradition, innumerable information silos, and plenty of red tape to go around, it’s no wonder why. But one technology has managed to break through the barrier: the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT development presents virtually infinite opportunities for healthcare organizations […]
UK Releases Cybersecurity “Code of Practice” for IoT Developers
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing, but cybersecurity for IoT is becoming a real concern; IoT security is not keeping up with the progress that IoT is making as a whole, and it’s opening a huge gap for attackers to steal information and disrupt global supply chains. Estimates show there are more than […]
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? […]
The 3 Biggest IoT Announcements from Google Next 2018
Google’s always cooking up something. And we get to hear a bit about their plans at their annual Next conference, which is centered around their cloud business. With the cloud becoming more ubiquitous among both businesses and consumers, it’s interesting to see where Google, a historically strong leader in advancing the cloud, wants to take it. At […]
The Healthcare Supply Chain Is in Dire Need of a Tech Disruption
Supply chains in every industry across the world are transforming as the Internet of Things develops. But healthcare, a known lagger in upgrading technology, already has much room for improvement in its supply chain. In Dire Need of an Upgrade Many devices still used in hospitals and clinics use technology that’s more than 20 years […]