How the Internet of Things changes M2M connectivity business models
Connectivity is necessary, but not sufficient for the Internet of Things (IoT). As I discussed in an earlier blog posting, connectivity is one of the elements of an IoT solution: it’s the part that...
View ArticleConnected cars: what’s in store
Consumers have traditionally relied on bringing their own devices to remain connected while in their cars. The passenger automobile is one of the venues where there is tremendous opportunity for adding...
View ArticleWhat to expect from security and surveillance monitoring solutions in an IoT...
Some amount of security and surveillance is necessary in today’s world (Photo: Bosch) Security – precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, etc. Security and surveillance...
View ArticleLighting up the world: what’s happening in energy management
Today in an era of climate change and expensive energy production resources, we look for new ways to manage electricity. Energy conservation and management has been around as long as humans have used...
View ArticleFrom remote to predictive maintenance: how IoT refines a classic M2M concept
Remote maintenance solutions help reducing travel and personnel costs while improving customer service by offering faster response times. Remote maintenance services have been used in the manufacturing...
View ArticleM2M platforms recast for the age of the Internet of Things
Our guest author Jim Morrish is a Director and Founder of Machina Research, the technology research and consulting firm focused on emerging opportunities associated with new forms of connected devices....
View ArticleIdeal functionality of M2M / IoT Application Platforms
In an earlier blog post, our guest author Jim Morrish highlighted the emergence of the M2M / IoT Application Platform. He described these as M2M platforms recast for the age of the Internet of Things....
View ArticleHow is your refrigerator feeling today? Opportunities in IoT for smart homes
With 1.8 billion households worldwide in 2012, there are many growth opportunities in the smart home sector. Do you want your appliances connected to a WiFi or other network in your home? Do you want a...
View ArticleSmart applications and the power of analytics in the IoT value chain
In the IoT world, the analysis of data allows companies to improve business processes or foster innovation. As we move from an M2M world to the Internet of Things (IoT) we will increasingly see the...
View ArticleChanging IoT business models
Equally challenging: Making IoT technology and business models work. Who sells, who buys and who uses an Internet of Things (IoT) solution? Making IoT technology work is challenging. The same applies...
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