The impacts of IoT on your business can range from incremental to transformative. But setting goals, quantifying benefits and predicting ROI — as well as preparing for disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence — are essential for success.
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The job of a network pro is getting harder, thanks to increased complexity and new responsibilities. Find out what’s keeping your peers awake at night and which technologies are a top priority (hint: SDN), according to IDG’s annual State of the Network Survey.
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Most enterprises are still trying to build their own framework for the Internet of Things, despite evidence that DIY IoT may not be the best approach. Blockchain-enhanced sensing-as-a-service could offer a compelling alternative.
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Most companies using (or planning to use) the Internet of Things are focused on operational efficiencies and cost savings. But IoT has the potential to not only increase customer engagement, but completely change traditional business models — and create new ones.
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Early adopters of the Internet of Things are discovering that along with its benefits are several pain points — from security to bandwidth issues. But brand-new mesh networking capabilities in the Bluetooth 5 wireless standard could ease some of these pains for network pros.
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Organizations in fleet management, retail, manufacturing and government are prime targets for significant data breaches this year, industry analysts predict.
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Here are five technologies indicating that the Internet of Things may have gone too far.
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Singapore and other innovators around the globe are building cities of the future today. Here’s how IT pros in Canada can adapt and customize their ideas.
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More than 25 billion smart devices will be online by 2020, and Gartner says most businesses aren’t investing enough in IoT security — we’ve already seen some ugly missteps. Here’s why identifying vulnerabilities and upgrading your cyber-security framework should be a priority.
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In Canada, we’re seeing an uptick in IoT-related job requests, but staffing and expertise continue to be a barrier to development. To deal with this looming skills shortage, one industry watcher recommends strategies to help IT staff get on board with the Internet of Things.
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Eye-based computer monitors, Microsoft in bed with its former enemy and the Internet of Things with an expiry date. Did April Fool’s Day come a week late to the tech industry? Find out in our tech roundup this week.
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Tech industry insiders and pundits debate the IoT’s impact on communication.
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The Internet of Things may be a global phenomenon, but analysts say China is standing out for its initiative. Here’s why
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