IoT 101: A Brief Overview of the Domain Name System
The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to work seamlessly once everything is set up and configured properly. But what makes IoT applications function so smooth is a stable, strong Internet connection. The Internet is a relatively easy-to-use technology for many of us, but it wouldn’t be so user-friendly without the Domain Name System (DNS). The […]
The AI Effect on Employment – a Net Positive or Negative?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are growing rapidly, and we’re seeing advancements in many fields due to these emerging technologies. For a long time, industry leaders have warned that AI might eventually take over many jobs and force workers to learn new skills to stay competitive. A recent study by the London-based Confederation […]
The 5 Biggest IIoT Adoption Challenges (and How to Address Them)
Industrial IoT (IIoT) is gaining traction quickly as the world has had to rapidly adapt to COVID-19 and all of the challenges that come along with it: reduced consumer spending, stagnating economies, and higher logistical and shipping demands. Global consumer habits may have changed for good, and these new realities necessitate a bigger push to […]
Is Artificial Intelligence the End for Human Financial Analysts?
Whether they’re professionals or not, stock traders often spend a lot of time and effort to plan out which shares and when to buy and sell for maximum profit. For many investors, psychology plays a major role in trading strategy which can fluctuate based upon anxiety over losses, overconfidence, and fear of missing out. Even […]
5 Tips for Developing an IoT Product
With myriad possibilities for every industry, the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most exciting technologies of the decade. Even if we thought we knew the full potential of IoT, we’re about to see the most creative IoT applications spring up with the roll-out of 5G all over the world. IoT is just […]
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 […]
IoT in Education: A Look at the Benefits
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding into practically every aspect of our lives. Although we can’t see it, we’re experiencing highly-optimized shipping times, better healthcare technology, and even fewer traffic jams in cities that would usually be congested. By blurring the lines between our digital and physical worlds, IoT technology is driving the progress […]
The Current State of Healthcare’s Digital Transformation (Part 4)
Creating a better healthcare ecosystem for patients, providers, and payers will require numerous technology upgrades over the next decade. Whether it’s AI, on-demand healthcare, or wearables, improvements will reach every type of patient. Welcome back to our “Healthcare Digital Transformation” series! In our previous post, we covered the impact that AI and predictive analytics are […]
How IoT Can Help Us Tackle Some of the World’s Most Pressing Problems
The Internet of Things (IoT) connects devices, sensors, and systems all over the world to unleash unprecedented efficiency and innovation. Many applications in this field focus on improving the day-to-day of homes and businesses, but this is honestly just the “tip of the iceberg” of this technology’s potential; IoT development can help us tackle some […]
Mirai Botnets Are Back to Threaten IoT Security Again
The Internet of Things (IoT) keeps growing in terms of features and capabilities. But IoT developers are facing a significant step back with security issues. Case in point: The Mirai botnet virus is re-emerging in IoT infrastructure. It’s time to vigorously tackle this malicious problem once and for all before it comes back with a […]