The 3 Ps of customer engagements: getting started with IoT
When you're ready to make the most of your data through an IoT Platform, you have options on how to get started. This article will help you determine if you need a Proof of Concept (PoC), a pilot or a full production instance of the IoT Platform
Rethinking your business with IoT: your product “as a Service”
The more you embed sensors and actuators into physical assets, the more potential you have to change the business models for those physical things. This article will explore the implications of these changes and what they mean in our new "as a Service" world as we progress from purely physical assets to a purely digital ones.
Having data versus using data from your platform
Data is the lifeblood of the Internet of Things. However, there’s a huge difference between having data and using data. That’s why this post explores the value of smarter data. Previously, we talked about the fundamentals of data management. Analytics is the next step in the journey. Not too long ago, IoT meant “connect things […]
Top 5 reasons to visit IBM at DistribuTECH 2019
There is no shortage of challenges facing utilities today. These challenges range from aging infrastructure and workforce to distributed energy resources (DER) management and control. Further, the abundance of disruptive, emerging, and innovative technologies are endless. Therein lies the challenge for operators and IT managers tasked with researching, and eventually incorporating, the right technology and […]
How data management will make (or break) your IoT strategy
Your data lives in ways that can significantly impact your business. And because data fundamentally takes on a life on its own, there are questions you need to address from the very start of your IoT journey. Below, we explore why data management is key to a viable IoT strategy, and how you can take the first steps in managing the data tidal wave.
Four steps to get the most value from your IoT data
The IoT journey has evolved over the last several years. But it is definitely a journey. Let’s look at the four steps every organization needs to master to truly realize value from their IoT efforts.
Toy manufacturer replaces reliance on sketchy magic with IoT
A large toy manufacturer located at the northernmost point of the planet must produce in excess of 2 billion toys* each year. To meet this incredible demand, it is critical to ensure operations, facility management, and worker safety are at optimum efficiency. To top it off, they must distribute all the toys in just one […]
Building momentum at TRIRIGA University – Day 2 highlights
McDonald’s, Miami Heat, the Smithsonian. Though this sounds like it’s describing my ideal day of tourist activities, it’s actually part of the lineup for day two of TRIRIGA University 2018! In addition to a fantastic lineup of speakers, there was also plenty of opportunity to get social. Keep reading for a summary of the highlights. […]
How artificial intelligence is reshaping the high-tech industry
It’s ironic that some companies in the high-tech industry making transformative electronics need to reinvent themselves to have a successful future. They don’t have to start over. But they do need to consider how they will transform their products, services and businesses to answer consumer demand and overcome disruptive market forces. There are two fundamental […]
Building momentum at TRIRIGA University – Day 1 Highlights
TRIRIGA University kicked off bright and early this morning in Washington, D.C. With 670 attendees representing 160 organizations from 18 different countries, the room was packed for the opening keynote and panel. Everyone was eager to hear about the evolution of IBM TRIRIGA and the innovation surrounding smart buildings of the future. Here are a […]
Smart, connected fabric: how AI, IoT and Mitsufuji create safer working environments
How can you keep your company relevant and vital in today’s connected world? Can you leverage technology and analytics to advance overall safety for employees? When do you use IoT technology to gain insights into employee’s activities in near real time? How do you provide notifications and preventative measures for their safety? These are questions […]
The top 5 takeaways from the Industrial IoT World conference
From October 29-30, companies from across industries gathered in Atlanta, GA for the Industrial IoT World conference to accelerate their projects “from inspiration to implementation.” As a leader in the IIoT space, IBM was invited to share its expertise. I joined IBM five months ago, and was excited to see our capabilities in person. Here […]