Health Informatics: IoT’s Next Frontier?
The Internet of Things (IoT) has improved many industries by connecting data and sensors to create systems that work in real-time to unearth insights about an organization’s productivity, operations, and equipment maintenance. Healthcare can benefit from IoT applications tremendously. With devices like wearables and analytical software, providers can find more value in vital informatics. Data […]
Our 9 Favorite IoT Developer Tools of 2020
As the Internet of Things (IoT) evolves, so do the tools we use to design and develop applications for this exciting field of technology. With IoT systems, it’s imperative to plan ahead and map out goals before implementing the devices, sensors, and technology. By 2025, IoT-linked devices will amount to more than 75 billion units […]
How to Create a Functional IoT Value Proposition and Business Model
The Internet of Things (IoT) involves connecting sensors and devices to the Internet so that the data they generate can be aggregated and analyzed. This effort can inform how businesses run their operations, optimize their product lifecycles, and improve their equipment maintenance and repair schedules. Because IoT technology can be applied to any device or […]
Can Wearables Detect Early Warning Signs of COVID-19?
Wearables have quickly grown from being simple step trackers to full-on health tracking devices equipped with EKG monitoring, sleep tracking, and stress indicators. Many of us either own one of these technological marvels or know someone who does. Not only do wearables include smartwatches, but there are now smart rings, shoes, clothing, and eyeglasses. With […]
How COVID-19 Will Impact IoT
As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the global population’s lives and livelihoods, it’s easy to get pessimistic. But there is a silver lining to this crisis: Change and innovation have accelerated at an unprecedented rate. While many people are itching to resume life as it was before the pandemic, some things may never return to full […]
Wearables 101: Is 10,000 Steps a Day Really Necessary?
Reaching 10,000 steps in one day is much easier said than done. Depending on your stride length, this adds up to about 4 to 5 miles of steps a day. For most people, 10,000 is a reach goal, with 5,000 or even 8,000 steps being more easily-attainable goals. Where did the concept of 10,000 steps […]
A Short Guide to Using IoT for Predictive Maintenance
Does your company have an Internet of Things (IoT) system up and running? Here’s an easy way to increase your return on investment: Use your IoT capabilities to track your machinery for predictive maintenance. As the old adage goes, maintenance is always better than repair. By preventing equipment failure through early maintenance, rather than late […]
IoT Security: How to Prepare for the Post-Pandemic World
The coronavirus has slowed several industries to a crawl, but cybersecurity has been booming ever since the world came face-to-face with the pandemic — especially in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. An April 2020 study by IoT Analytics concluded that the IoT security market saw an increase in cyberattacks during the first few months […]
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 […]
Wearables: How Accurate Are They? — Part 2
Thousands of people around the world have taken a more proactive approach to their health thanks to wearables. Through a combination of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and health app development, these devices allow users to monitor their steps taken, calories burned, heart rates, and more. But just how accurate are they? […]