The Internet of Things Review: Issue 22
NEWS HEADLINES
A Blast from the Past, the first article written about the Internet of Things in 2002 Link
Stores have eyes. Now they’re getting brains. Soon tiny wireless chips stuck on shampoo bottles and jeans will track all that you wear and buy.
IoT: A Smart Approach to Speaking the Same Connected Language Link
In order for IoT to flourish, we will need a protocol around how devices talk to one another. One possible approach leverages DNS naming conventions.
Statistics That Prove IoT will become Massive from 2018 Link
IoT will only grow to become a more evolved technology. It will be used in every industry, and people will embrace and accept it as a part of their life.
6 Tech Execs On The Blockchain Opportunity In IoT Link
Executives and leaders from AT&T, Cisco, Google, Comtech and Software AG gave their thoughts on where they see blockchain fitting into the Internet of Things ecosystem, if at all.
Commercial IoT provider Rigado raises $15M to roll out ‘edge-as-a-service’ tech Link
Founded in 2010, the Portland-based startup sells a “edge-as-a-service” solution to more than 300 customers that need connectivity for smart buildings, asset tracking, connected retail, and other applications.
The Best IoT Companies To Work For In 2018 Based On Glassdoor Link
The 2018 Internet Of Things 50 CRN list is used as a baseline to compare the Glassdoor scores of the (%) of employees who would recommend this company to a friend and (%) of employees who approve of the CEO.
IoT is coming to the supply chain: What happens next? Link
IoT will add trillions of dollars in value from five primary drivers including innovation and revenue, asset utilization, supply chain and logistics, employee productivity improvements, and enhanced customer and citizen experience.
How Enterprises Are Using the IoT for Business Transformation Link
To fully maximize IoT’s potential however, decision makers must fully understand the benefits, challenges, best practices and requirements to successfully implement an IoT strategy and drive business value for their company.
How The Internet Of Things Impacts Supply Chain Link
Traditionally, companies have relied on third-party logistics contractors to ensure that goods get from one place to another. This was a reasonable solution, but certainly open to human error, considering that all shipping, tracking, receipt, etc. have been accomplished manually.
PODCASTS
IoT Podcast: Lumada’s Visionary IIoT Journey to the Gartner Magic Quadrant Link
Hitachi Lumada just landed in the Visionary quadrant of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant report for Industrial Internet of Things Platforms. In this podcast, Rob Tiffany gives you a “behind the scenes” look at the Lumada journey from concept to shipping product.
IoT Podcast: Why IoT? Link
It’s always important to ask “Why” in everything you do whether it’s in business or your personal life. The Internet of Things is no different. In this podcast, Rob Tiffany explains why embarking on the IoT journey is valuable.
IoT Podcast: What is IoT? Link
In this introductory podcast, Rob Tiffany walks you through basic IoT concepts in order to give you a baseline level of knowledge to build upon.
INSIGHTS
IoT Trends and Predictions for 2018 Link
With software and adjacent technologies continuing to eat the world, I see the pace of digital transformation accelerating in 2018 as organizations strive to enhance their customer and operational intelligence.