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A look at how IoT and embedded systems work together
Embedded systems are a necessary part of IoT devices. Read more about how they work, their components and how to select the right type for an IoT device. Continue Reading
5 embedded system terms IoT admins must know
IoT devices require technology to bring software, hardware and signal processing components together. Embedded systems combine these three elements to streamline IoT product design. Continue Reading
Get acquainted with the types of actuators in IoT
Actuators are an essential hardware component of IoT products. Familiarize yourself with how actuators work, the different types of energy sources and the use cases for them. Continue Reading
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man-in-the-middle attack (MitM)
A man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack is a type of cyber attack in which the attacker secretly intercepts and relays messages between two parties who believe they are communicating directly with each other. Continue Reading
A look at the top 5 IoT device types
You can find IoT products in the home, factories, vehicles and hospitals. Familiarize yourself with specific devices for each of these sectors and their pros and cons. Continue Reading
9 IoT training certifications to take your next career step
IoT training certifications offering skills in IoT development, networking and security can give tech experts an advantage, especially when IoT skills are in high demand.Continue Reading
AI and IoT: How do the internet of things and AI work together?
AI can compound the benefits of IoT by adding human-like awareness and decision-making to the environment at hand to ultimately increase efficiency and improve processes.Continue Reading
artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)
The artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) is the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the internet of things (IoT) infrastructure.Continue Reading
6 IoT architecture layers and components explained
Having a clearly defined IoT architecture framework greatly improves the chances for success of an enterprise's connected deployment.Continue Reading
IoT security (internet of things security)
IoT security is the technology segment focused on safeguarding connected devices and networks in the internet of things (IoT).Continue Reading
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IoT gateway
An Internet of Things (IoT) gateway is a physical device or software program that serves as the connection point between the cloud and controllers, sensors and intelligent devices.Continue Reading
smart sensor
A smart sensor is a device that takes input from the physical environment and uses built-in compute resources to perform predefined functions upon detection of specific input and then process data before passing it on.Continue Reading
industrial internet of things (IIoT)
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is the use of smart sensors and actuators to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes.Continue Reading
IoT devices (internet of things devices)
IoT devices are the nonstandard computing devices that connect wirelessly to a network and have the ability to transmit data.Continue Reading
smartwatch
A smartwatch is a wearable computing device that closely resembles a wristwatch or other time-keeping device.Continue Reading
embedded operating system
An embedded operating system is a specialized operating system (OS) designed to perform a specific task for a device that is not a computer.Continue Reading
drone (UAV)
A drone is an unmanned aircraft.Continue Reading
What is fog computing?
Fog computing is a decentralized computing infrastructure in which data, compute, storage and applications are located somewhere between the data source and the cloud.Continue Reading
Get started programming the internet of things
To build IoT systems, IT pros must understand the complexities of programming IoT, including integration. In this excerpt, discover the first step to design full-stack IoT.Continue Reading
How to approach programming IoT for full stack development
Learn what challenges organizations must tackle when developing end-to-end IoT systems from 'Programming the Internet of Things' author Andy King.Continue Reading
How to approach IT/OT convergence training and certification
Effective IT/OT training involves rethinking existing processes and acquiring new skill sets to bridge the gap, such as business process engineering and project management.Continue Reading
How to secure IoT devices and protect them from cyber attacks
With just a handful of security measures, organizations and workers can prevent hackers from infiltrating IoT devices and protect user privacy.Continue Reading
Ace your wireless regulatory compliance tests today
With the growing use of wireless IoT technology, device designers must take care to navigate the complexity of regulatory compliance testing and certification.Continue Reading
Achieve IoT interoperability with market knowledge, strategy
Organizations embarking on IoT projects will find it easier to say 'IoT interoperability' than to ensure it; they must consider tools and partners to overcome compatibility issues.Continue Reading
mesh network topology (mesh network)
A mesh network is a network in which devices -- or nodes -- are linked together, branching off other devices or nodes.Continue Reading
meet-in-the-middle attack
Meet-in-the-middle is a known plaintext attack that can greatly reduce the number of brute-force permutations required to decrypt text that has been encrypted by more than one key.Continue Reading
Protecting your IoT devices protects your business
Organizations use IoT security standards and frameworks to secure IoT applications, data and devices, even for a fully remote workforce going forward. IoT security is more than a technology ...Continue Reading
Design your IoT device battery life
IoT engineers have several tactics they can use to extend the battery life of devices, such as energy harvesting, power saver mode and efficient hardware design.Continue Reading
Open source IoT tools to choose in 2021
Open source platforms can make developing IoT deployments easier, but organizations have multiple options to choose from, including these seven.Continue Reading
Prove your expertise with this IoT security quiz
Think you know all there is to know about securing IoT devices on an enterprise network? Test your grasp of IoT security threats with this quiz.Continue Reading
Democratizing machine learning will transform IoT
For the smart home to succeed, what happens in the home, will have to stay in the home and become smarter without the infinite compute capability of the cloud and with features such as voice ...Continue Reading
IoT interoperability standards complicate IoT adoption
IoT interoperability has complicated IoT adoption, but organizations must navigate the selection of competing standards, such as IP or MQTT, to get the most from IoT deployments.Continue Reading
RFID (radio frequency identification)
RFID (radio frequency identification) is a form of wireless communication that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal or...Continue Reading
AI and IoT convergence could herald a new era of technological change
With the right planning, tools and expertise, organizations that combine AI and IoT into AIoT will deliver benefits that only AI can help predict.Continue Reading
Use a zero trust approach to combat IoT security risks
Cyber attacks on IoT and CMS have grown throughout 2020 and organizations must step up their network security measures with tactics such as zero-trust.Continue Reading
Operation IoT interoperability: Testing device compatibility
Organizations can't just connect IoT devices to their network and assume everything will work. They must test and confirm that each part can connect and cooperate.Continue Reading
Returning to live events in smart arenas
With increased precautions and IoT technology in place, consumers can find comfort in returning to in-person events at arenas or stadiums with better safety precautions to reduce the spread of germs.Continue Reading
Why IoT technology is the game changer of the transportation industry
IoT technology reshapes the possibilities of the transportation industry with real-time monitoring, a data-driven approach, advanced analytics and predictive analysis.Continue Reading
Comprehend control loops to unlock analytics for IoT
Applying analytics to IoT quickly becomes a convoluted task. Architects must master the control loop to direct its design and deliver rapid business insights.Continue Reading
5 components of IoT streaming architecture
Software architects must create the basic IoT streaming architecture model for event flows before they can add unique features to their IoT applications.Continue Reading
Command tech conversations with IoT terminology you must know
Tech professionals should learn this IoT terminology to put the technology into context, start their journey and join emerging discussions with the same knowledge base.Continue Reading
MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport)
MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight open messaging protocol that provides resource-constrained network clients with a simple way to distribute telemetry information in low-bandwidth environments.Continue Reading
Gain an edge on IoT storage
IoT storage on the edge is growing exponentially, so it's important companies prepare for and meet all its challenges.Continue Reading
Take lessons from the best 5 IoT blogs of 2020
IT administrators can catch up on the most popular topics of 2020 with IoT blogs on remote security, healthcare IoT and open source analytics platforms.Continue Reading
Prepare for IoT's role in U.S. CMMC compliance
CMMC compliance does not directly focus on IoT, but organizations must treat IoT as its own security challenge when admins try to meet the certification's requirements.Continue Reading
Understand how the edge and IoT intertwine
With the right edge IoT architecture and an understanding of the challenges that a glut of IoT data creates, organizations can reap benefits from real-time insights.Continue Reading
What IoT security certifications can level up your career?
No matter what motivates an IT professional to expand their security knowledge, they have a variety of IoT security certifications to choose from to achieve their career goals.Continue Reading
embedded system
An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function.Continue Reading
6 steps to prioritize IoT gateway security
IoT gateways serve as essential components in building effective IoT deployments and greater security, but admins should secure them with regular software updates and audits.Continue Reading
Cybersecurity 2.0 and the future of the IIoT landscape
With greater IIoT adoption and more security breaches, organizations must prioritize and update their security practices to match the new paradigms of current times.Continue Reading
3 machine learning best practices to use in IoT projects
IoT machine learning takes a whole team of experts that can approach the project with the right mindset, effectively communicate, and facilitate user feedback and testing.Continue Reading
4 strategies for scaling IoT to overcome technical challenges
IoT adoption alone can overwhelm an organization, but IoT leaders must also plan ahead to scale IoT deployments and avoid operational and technical pitfalls.Continue Reading
Don't forget IoT physical security when planning protection
Organizations must take steps to ensure the physical security of IoT devices, including preventing access to hardware components and ensuring only authenticated access.Continue Reading
How to develop a mobile app for IoT
As the IoT sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, organizations can take advantage of its success as well as the adoption of smartphones to develop an IoT app.Continue Reading
Tips to select the right microcontrollers for IoT
Microcontrollers offer advantages over other processors for IoT deployments, including efficient energy use. Understand the market and criteria for microcontroller selection.Continue Reading
3 ways a reliable network helps digitize supply chains
IoT technology increases operational efficiency, tracks assets and improves inventory visibility throughout the supply chain and prepares organizations for future disruptions.Continue Reading
Why healthcare providers must take action to eliminate cybersecurity risks
Healthcare organizations must prioritize cybersecurity even in the rush to adopt new technologies to cope with the pandemic because security threats have also increased.Continue Reading
Build a data streaming, AI and machine learning platform for IoT
As pressure mounts to scale more complex IoT use cases, an open source streaming, analytics and machine learning stack can enable businesses to develop reliable, production-ready infrastructure.Continue Reading
smart home hub (home automation hub)
A smart home hub is hardware or software that connects devices on a home automation network and controls communications among them.Continue Reading
Focus on IoT ROI, not potential, during economic uncertainty
During challenging economic times, organizations must carefully plan IoT investments, whether that is to build the technology up or delay any major additions.Continue Reading
Create the right approach to IoT adoption and scalability
Organizations can approach IoT adoption in three different ways, but all departments must be involved in the process to derive its value and build effective capabilities.Continue Reading
ICIP IoT training: Get started with IoT risk management
Organizations must assess and prioritize risk management in their IoT investment to ensure their data and information assets are protected without overspending.Continue Reading
smart city
A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public and improve both the quality of government services and citizen welfare.Continue Reading
The social distancing equivalent for medical devices
Healthcare organizations must follow these five clinical network segmentation steps -- including assigning responsibility for security and keeping up with industry guidelines -- to thwart cyberattacks.Continue Reading
IoT innovation culture powers business success
What do organizations need to drive innovation in their IoT teams? Tech leaders can start by creating a culture of innovation to encourage creativity and growth in IoT deployments.Continue Reading
10 steps to IoT deployment success
Business outcomes should take center stage when planning to deploy IoT. Address these 10 areas to smooth your project plan and guarantee quality and revenue.Continue Reading
5 steps to select the best IoT database
Organizations should begin their search for the right IoT database by understanding their data, functional requirements and how the database will fit into their business strategy.Continue Reading
TinyML accelerates the shift to modern edge data management
TinyML can help target low power IoT applications and determine when to power up or power down more complex, power hungry devices.Continue Reading
SaaS IoT platforms jumpstart IoT app development
Starting an IoT deployment from scratch can be prohibitive, but an IoT SaaS platform can make the endeavor more realistic for organizations that want a competitive edge.Continue Reading
Get on the fast path to success with the ABCs of IoT
When designing IoT products, following the ABC's of IoT is the quickest and easiest way for design engineers and manufacturers to get on the right path to success.Continue Reading
How to design IoT infrastructure in 7 parts
Organizations can prepare their IoT deployments for success by understanding each IoT infrastructure component and how they all work together.Continue Reading
5G private networks to help expand IoT
Private 5G networks, separate from wider public networks, can help expand IoT into new geographies and use cases.Continue Reading
IoT edge cloud balances the best of cloud and edge computing
Organizations are shifting IoT deployments from cloud computing to edge computing, but a newer option -- the edge cloud -- has emerged to bring the cloud to the edge.Continue Reading
Discover realistic 5G IoT use cases that add value
When looking to apply 5G in IoT use cases, IoT leaders must think more about the combination of new edge devices and applications than about the new version of wireless.Continue Reading
How to create a workflow for IoT software updates
Instead of scrambling to create an IoT update workflow when the need becomes pressing, IT experts should create a plan specifically to update IoT devices using these best practices.Continue Reading
Learn the IoT botnets basics every IT expert should know
The threat of IoT botnets continues to grow with the number of deployed IoT devices. IT experts must understand and guard against the inherent risk of an expanding attack surface.Continue Reading
How to plan for data storage in IoT deployments
Business objectives, data retention needs and cost all factor into where organizations should store endpoint-generated data in growing IoT deployments.Continue Reading
Q&A: Remote care trend spotlights IoT security in healthcare
Healthcare IT professionals and medical device manufacturers must bolster IoT security with the growing number of connected devices, regulations and the future of remote care.Continue Reading
Start your IoT strategy on the right foot
Developmental teams can minimize the risk of an IoT project failing by outlining each step of the plan, identifying problems early and maintaining realistic expectations.Continue Reading
ICIP IoT training: When to sell an IoT business plan
When organizations work through the development of an IoT product, it's important to externally confirm its value during each stage of the process.Continue Reading
Understand IoT data storage options for data deluge
Cloud is the favored storage choice for many IoT uses, but vendors have stepped up their offerings to meet the growing variety of needs, including custom-built options.Continue Reading
Bridge the OT and IT gap with IIoT
The OT to IT bridge is here. With it, expect The Fourth Industrial Revolution to finally break out as industrial companies race to build transformative new IIoT applications that cross it.Continue Reading
How to apply ISA-95 for smart manufacturing with IIoT devices
Organizations can adapt ISA-95 for IIoT as long as the development team remembers that standards are not set in stone, and they must plan for its gaps in infrastructure and security.Continue Reading
3 ways 5G IoT use cases in healthcare push better patient care
Healthcare providers can more effectively care for patients by applying the low latency of 5G and IoT technology into their services and creating new use cases, such as remote surgery.Continue Reading
Test your knowledge with this IoT edge computing quiz
Take this quiz to test your expertise of edge computing with IoT devices, as well as understanding how the edge is influencing the way organizations use the cloud.Continue Reading
time series database (TSDB)
A time series database (TSDB) is a software system optimized to sort and organize information measured by time.Continue Reading
The 3 Es of AI: How to deploy efficient AI
Efficient AI deployment is gained through the experience of individual managers as well as the entire organization, and organizations should implement resources for training, collaboration and code ...Continue Reading
IoT data monetization contributes to surveillance capitalism
In a world of unfettered digital data sharing, IoT providers must understand how connected devices and data collection without regulation influences the economy and society.Continue Reading
Shared workspaces merge physical and digital worlds with IoT
In 2020, IoT Devices will help organizations transform workplaces to inspire their people with flexible spaces that bring a new spirit of productivity.Continue Reading
ICIP IoT training: IoT strategies drive industry change
An outcome-based IoT strategy will revolutionize the way organizations do business by focusing on the big picture rather than on the individual parts.Continue Reading
Understand IoT data management essentials
The flood of data from IoT devices requires careful planning of infrastructure and data management, and current processes might not be up to the task.Continue Reading
Unleashing the power of recurring revenue in manufacturing
Subscriptions bundled and sold with connected devices is a strategy that shows immense promise. Learn more about this emerging trend and factors to consider as you plan your own strategy.Continue Reading
Tapping video equipment for transformative business insights
Organizations might be better off kickstarting their IoT strategy by learning how to generate new value from dumb video insights first, instead of diving into achieving the greatest ROI from IoT.Continue Reading
The rise of thing commerce and what it means for software development
Thing commerce is no longer a niche concept. Companies and consumers are increasingly interacting with virtual assistants and software developers must learn how to properly deliver a consistent ...Continue Reading
IoT skills and 4 experts every IoT project needs
Executives must understand the skills needed to get an IoT initiative off the ground and where to find the expertise to lead industry-specific projects.Continue Reading
Positioning IoT to profit through product packaging
With IoT product packaging, businesses can meet market needs and revenue goals with different approaches to portioning products’ functionality.Continue Reading
Private 5G networks will play a pivotal role in Industry 4.0
Industrial organizations may find private 5G networks address their needs more effectively than provided 5G networks through ensured data privacy, improved security and lower latency.Continue Reading
Understand the basics of multi-tier wire bonding
Multi-wire bonding will enable electronic systems and equipment OEMs greater functional integration, but they must understand the fundamentals and challenges of the wire bonding process.Continue Reading
Securing your organization for the holidays
Cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday giving spirit to target vulnerabilities with tactics, such as phishing. Take these seven steps to secure your data against the increase in threats.Continue Reading
Begin a 5G and IoT journey with this comprehensive guide
Organizations will have even more opportunities to improve their processes through IoT deployments with the adoption of 5G technology that aids data transmission.Continue Reading