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? […]
How IoT Is Reshaping Retail
The Internet of Things (IoT) is booming, and it’ll keep expanding as consumers convert more aspects of their lives with digital products. Besides smart homes and smart cars, IoT is coming to retail, and it’s going to change how we shop for things like groceries and clothes forever. Here are a few ways in which […]
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 […]
Dogtown Media Returns to INC. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies for 2nd Year in a Row
Started in 1982, the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in the United States has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The illustrious Inc. 5000 ranks privately held and independent American companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. To many of the nation’s top entrepreneurs, inclusion on the […]
Your IoT Appliances Can Now Order Supplies from Amazon
Amazon’s vision for its products in a smart home have been expanding ever since their rollout of physical Dash buttons a few years ago. Alexa has been a huge hit with consumers, taking over some aspects of the Dash buttons, while Dash buttons have all but faded from consumer memory. The Seattle tech giant’s newest […]
IoT Security Solutions Set to Hit $6 Billion by 2023
The Internet of Things (IoT) is gearing up to explode in the next five years. According to a new report from Juniper Research, an analytics firm based an hour outside of London, spending in developing IoT security will reach $6 billion by 2023. Rise in Risks = Rise in Spending The company says the 300% […]
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 […]
Location, Location: One of IoT’s Greatest Obstacles
As the Internet of Things (IoT) develops and grows more connected, there will be an explosion of data points to track, analyze, and record. Naturally, this will bring issues in lack of hardware and software to adequately respond in real-time to situations. Location is the biggest issue for IoT right now. By itself, location data […]
IoT Data Is Transforming How Medtronic, Nest, and Tesla Work
The Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t just about devices; it also centers around connectivity, data sharing, and improved user experiences. Most companies are still trying to get a hold of how developing custom IoT solutions can benefit their operations, but Medtronic, Nest, and Tesla are way ahead of the game. They’re already utilizing IoT data […]
Smart Roads May Keep You Connected to the Internet
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing business operations every day. But consumers don’t see IoT developments in their own lives enough to understand the impact that IoT can truly have. A Kansas City startup, Integrated Roadways, wants to change this by integrating IoT into our roads. Smarter Roads = Safer Roads The company’s concept entails […]