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Rights for an IoT World: What You Should be Demanding from Your Network Provider

I am very excited to be speaking this week at Internet of Things World 2017, the world’s largest IoT event, as thousands from across the industry descend upon Silicon Valley to tout their IoT platforms and solutions. It’s not new news that IoT is the hottest, most hyped topic in the world. The latest figures […]

Before Your Factory Can ‘Fly,’ It Needs to Be Able to Run Well

The notion of Industry 4.0 and the smart factory is hot in China and in many countries throughout the world. But in order for smart manufacturing to reach its potential, manufacturers must take care in considering how they connect their equipment.

Dark clouds could be forming for the IoT industry

IoT Security: The Darkest Cloud Yet is Coming

Smart dust could multiply IoT’s security problem.

How the IoT Data Tsunami Is Driving Manufacturing Innovation

The big data boom is transforming the industrial sector although managing that data can be a challenge.

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6 Industries on the Verge of IIoT Disruption

From energy to education, here are the areas that figure most prominently in realizing “smart nation” goals.

The U.S. and Germany are vying to lead the smart manufacturing revolution.

Germany and the US: A Transatlantic Race to Digital Manufacturing

Digital technologies are transforming the global manufacturing industry — with the impact clearly evident in the U.S. and Germany. Realizing the full potential of digitalization will rely on manufacturers developing a clear view of the business impact while, at the same time, finding ways to fund ongoing investments in new technology.

Pitfalls of not embracing smart manufacturing

5 Pitfalls of Not Transitioning to Smart Manufacturing Now

Most North American and European manufacturers are looking at ever-increasing competition and shrinking margins. Certainly, systems that will improve performance, consistency, and quality sound appealing.
But the feeling is often: Is now the right time? Can we afford to? Why today?