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The Dynamics of ODMs and OEMs

Posted by Preston Tesvich on April 22, 2018 at 5:28pm in Platforms

I've seen a lot of different thoughts about "original equipment manufacturers" and "original design manufacturers" recently, so I figured I'd offer my observations from my time working in Shenzhen for my IoT company.

Backstory: we’re…

A Field Guide to Industrial IoT Platform Development Approaches

Posted by James Branigan on April 20, 2018 at 1:02pm in Platforms, Apps and Tools, and Data

A field guide describing the 5 approaches to industrial IoT platform development and how to know which approach is the right one for your enterprise based on your goals, requirements, constraints, and where you are today in your digital…

Top 5 IoT applications in Retail: Why should use IoT technology?

Posted by Diana M on April 19, 2018 at 1:40pm in Apps and Tools

The Internet of Things is revolutionizing the retail industry, coming in it with the improved shopping experience, automated business processes, enhanced digital marketing, and optimized…

The IoT Data Security Market Is Gaining Value — Thanks to Top Tech

Posted by Kayla Matthews on April 17, 2018 at 1:58pm in Data and Security

With the rise of those Wi-Fi-enabled, data-gathering devices come increasing security concerns, especially from the business leaders who still determine if and when to implement IoT technology.

New Methods Drive Indoor Location Technologies Beyond the Beacon

Posted by David Oro on April 17, 2018 at 1:14pm in Apps and Tools

As demand for location services in all areas of the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, so too has the requirement for precision location. For many applications, especially those that need to scale to cover large areas, providing ”proximity zone”…

Can IoT Platforms Help Solve the Food Waste Problem?

Posted by Sharan Ahluwalia on April 12, 2018 at 3:24am in Platforms

Read how converting food waste to food security is an area that can significantly benefit from IoT technologie

The flow of information has also changed the way we live in today’s world

Posted by Raj Kosaraju on March 23, 2018 at 11:22am in Data

"One day I'm in my cubicle, Steve shows…

How IOT is affecting mobile application development?

Posted by Nikunj Shingala on March 26, 2018 at 11:24am in Apps and Tools

Nikunj Shingala is a Co-founder of Webs Optimization Software Solution company, a leading web & Mobile Application Development Company specialized in Hybrid, Native, iOS and android app development.

Planning Sustainable Smart Cities with the Smart City Ecosystem Framework

Posted by Benson Chan on March 27, 2018 at 9:13pm in Platforms

What is a smart city? The answer depends on who you ask. Solutions providers will tell you it’s smart parking, smart lighting or anything to do with technology. City officials may tell you it’s about conducting city business online, such…