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6 key questions: Preparing for new lease account management changes
In a previous post, I covered a checklist of ‘gotchas’ to be aware of when getting ready for the new lease account management changes coming up in 2019. In today’s post, I’d like to focus a bit more on how organizations can get more from their vendors when tackling the compliance issues. The provider you choose […]
IBM and Cisco: Understanding critical data on the network edge
Last year, IBM and Cisco announced a global collaboration to provide instant Internet of Things insight at the edge of the network. Together, we are enabling businesses and organizations in remote and autonomous locations to tap into the combined power of IBM’s Watson IoT Cloud and business analytics technologies and Cisco’s edge and fog capabilities to more deeply understand […]
Cost-effectiveness: A key consideration for IoT sensor devices
We thought you’d enjoy this thought leadership article about the critical task of assessing IoT sensors. To learn more about how IBM Watson IoT can help businesses across industries realize greater efficiency through smarter asset management, visit our website or contact a representative today. Cost-effectiveness is imperative IoT systems dramatically benefit from localized data collection. […]
Blockchain and IoT: catalysts for digital transformation
What are the nuts and bolts of blockchain? Blockchain is the biggest buzzword since IoT. It’s a technology that consists of three core building blocks: a ledger that can’t be changed a consensus algorithm – or a way for groups to agree the means for performing transactions on that ledger – how to make changes […]
What blockchain means for you, and the Internet of Things
Why is everyone so interested in blockchain, and what does that interest mean for the Internet of Things? Blockchain is beginning to play a major part in the Internet of Things by enhancing security, enabling inclusion of low-value devices to be increasingly viable and making managing a device easier for decades to come. Blockchain builds […]
The Internet of Things and really, really big data
The Internet of Things (IoT) is going to generate a massive amount of data. How much? “Annual global IP traffic will pass the zettabyte (1000 exabytes) threshold by the end of 2016,” reports Víctor Vilas, Business Development Manager Europe for AndSoft, “and will reach 2 zettabytes per year by 2019.”[1] What Vilas is really saying is […]
Three questions to help you get started on IoT technology
One of the key tasks in 2017 for both IT and business decision makers is to determine if they are ready to implement Internet of Things (IoT) technology for their business. There’s a dilemma: if I invest late, I could miss the chances of gaining a technology edge over my competitors. However, if I invest early, […]
The road to the cognitive future runs through operations
We are still in the early days of the cognitive era, but a new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value indicates that many COOs are already taking notice and reaping rewards. By adopting intelligent analytics, businesses are transforming their operations and reporting significant ROI as a result. The benefits of cognitive computing Our […]
IoT isn’t just a connection, it’s a conversation
The immense hype around the Internet of Things (IoT) certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by businesses, as IDC’s latest research revealed that 31% of companies surveyed have already deployed IoT, with another 43% looking to deploy within the next 12 months. However, a recent study from the IoT Institute shows that only 25% of businesses feel that they have a […]
Qualcomm and Harman at CES 2017
A week of news for Qualcomm Earlier this week Qualcomm unveiled its first device built on the new Snapdragon 835 chip: a pair of VR smartglasses. The Snapdragon 835 chip consumes 25% less power than its predecessors, and can enable up to five hours talk time on a smartphone after just five minutes of charging. […]
Top five Internet of Things trends for 2017
The past year has been a transformative and exciting year for the Internet of Things. We have seen almost every industry invest in the IoT and leading industries quickly move to implementing IoT solutions that are driving the bottom line. The IoT trends driving enterprise digital transformation Enterprises are driving the Internet of Things transformation. […]
IoT and the moment for enterprise architects to shine
There’s no question about it: the Internet of Things (IoT) is the topic of the moment. According to research by Morgan Stanley, ninety percent of product design engineers are actively adding IoT connectivity to their products. However, most companies are currently ill suited for this transition. Many products and services were designed around electrical or […]