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 […]
Man Plus Machine: IBM Bringing AI to Requirements Management
As today’s systems engineers are faced with an overflow of data and a significant increase in the complexity of systems, IBM is bringing the power of Watson Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help address the need for getting requirements right the first time. Currently in beta, this move will allow engineers to improve their requirements definition […]
How UCSF Health is putting patients first with facilities management
If buildings are getting smarter, then medical facilities have to be brilliant. That’s why University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health is working with IBM Maximo to create cutting-edge health facilities that aim to keep the patient care environment safe. It started when UCSF Health and IBM partnered to optimize the management of existing health […]
The struggle for data quality is real for asset and facilities management leaders
Today’s facilities are swiftly moving towards a smarter ecosystem, with thousands of physical asset attributes to maintain and manage. To support this complex infrastructure, data management is crucial, and has conventionally been a major issue for higher education facilities. Without quality data management, organizations will struggle to define mission-critical information and achieve supported decision making. […]
The Get Connected quiz: are you ready to transform your business?
I hope you’ve gotten connected with me these last several weeks. I was talking to a colleague about why I wrote these. And it really comes down to one thing: IoT is taking place all around us. Are you and your company participating in the digital transformation, and impacting the physical world? Or are you […]