Amy Bennett
Learn the genesis behind the world’s first cognitive DCIM solution
Written by Amy Bennett | April 27, 2018 | Energy and Utilities
Data, it’s the foundation and the DNA building blocks of technology — and the power behind the IoT. When it comes to data, IT professionals are always concerned with knowing. How much do they have? What are the best methods to collect data? What is the absolute value? How can you leverage it to improve ...read more
USA Cycling brings IoT data and analytics to the track
Written by Amy Bennett and Rhonda Edwards | February 1, 2017 | Sport and fitness
USA Cycling Women’s Team Pursuit joined forces with Watson IoT, IBM Analytics, and IBM jStart to incorporate real-time data analytics from the internet of things into their training. They broke their own world record and shaved more than 2 full seconds off of their results. They then went on to win Silver at the 2016 Olympic ...read more
Brady is back: how to take the air out of any future deflategate
Written by Amy Bennett | November 17, 2016 | Sport and fitness
This fall, Wilson launched the world’s first connected football. Retailing at $199.99, this remarkable item is capable of tracking throwing distance, speed, efficiency of spin and a whole lot besides. In the wake of last year’s deflategate, I can’t help wondering whether connected footballs might have stopped the controversy in its tracks. Who’s to say ...read more
IoT ruins movies: Jaws
Written by Amy Bennett | September 21, 2016 | Environment
Setting the scene Great white sharks are back and hopefully here to stay off of Cape Cod Massachusetts. In early August, there were 6 great white sharks spotted feeding on a whale carcass near Truro beaches. The day we left Cape Cod from vacation, a large shark was seen at noon only 4 ft from ...read more
USA Cycling: Top 10 things behind the IoT competitive advantage
Written by Amy Bennett | July 26, 2016 | Sport and fitness, Top 10
USA Cycling Women’s Team Pursuit is using IoT technology to train, race and win. Below are the top 10 things in their winning technology recipe. 1. Track power Stages Cycling is the official power meter supplier of USA Cycling. Power data is integral to cyclists and coaches seeking to maximize the athlete’s on bike ...read more
USA Cycling Women’s Team Pursuit: In their own words
Written by Amy Bennett and Rhonda Edwards | July 26, 2016 | Blog, Sport and fitness, Top 10
This blog walks you through some of the amazing photography of John Huet with a few words from the USA Cycling Women’s Team Pursuit team members. Please make sure to check out our blog series about the teaming of USA Cycling and IBM. “Our sport is so unique in that it is not just a ...read more
Watson IoT and Sports: Change the Game
Written by Amy Bennett | July 20, 2016 | Blog, Sport and fitness
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the power to impact every aspect of your life. From the quality of your sleep, to your commute and how you interact with the city and people around you. The IoT is delving deeper and revolutionizing the way you interact with sports. Athletes, sports fans and venues alike are ...read more
SilverHook: It’s plane sailing with Watson IoT
Written by Amy Bennett | June 16, 2016 | Automotive, Case Study, Sport and fitness
For those wanting to dive in to IoT, our partnership with Cisco and SilverHook is the perfect example of why you should take the plunge, and get your feet wet… SilverHook powerboats These stunning vehicles reach speeds surpassing 100 MPH in the open ocean. SilverHook Powerboats pride themselves on their advanced monohull designs. These specialized ...read more
Chain reaction: USA cycling and IBM Watson IoT
Written by Amy Bennett | June 15, 2016 | Article, Sport and fitness
Photos by John Huet. In February USA Cycling Coach Neal Henderson first announced how Team USA would use the IBM Watson Internet of Things (IoT) platform to help his riders. One of the first of its kind, this gold standard of sporting partnerships meant that cyclists could learn to make adjustments as they rode, using cutting edge technology to ...read more