Futuristic cars portrayed in movies and TV shows years ago had some thinking our cars would fly instead of drive by 2017. Over the past few years, the evolution of connected cars has married consumer technology with our primary mode of transportation. And just on the horizon are cars that will be self-driving. Vehicles rolling […]
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Explosion of IoT in Consumer Electronics: 6 Real-World Examples
Remember when FitBit was the hot holiday product flying off the shelves? And though I’m embarrassed to admit this, I had never heard of “Alexa” two years ago when it was among the choices for a holiday gift raffle at a previous company. In three short years, consumer electronics manufacturers have embraced IoT with gusto. […]
Advancing Agriculture with IoT: 4 Real-World Examples
With the world’s population on the rise, food production and farming will be more important than ever. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, “the world will need to produce 70% more food in 2050 than it did in 2006.”1 Meeting this anticipated demand will require farmers and agricultural companies to push the technological […]
Enhancing Energy and Utilities with IoT: 6 Real-World Examples
In a few short years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has gone from technology hype to reality. IoT is “disrupting businesses, governments, and consumers and transforming how they interact with the world.” 1 Adoption rates for IoT are accelerating – reaching nearly 43% of enterprises worldwide.2 However, the IoT applications we see today are only […]
Transforming Transportation with IoT: 4 Real-World Examples
We’re quickly seeing the Internet of Things enter our daily lives – the cars we drive, devices we wear, and even appliances in our homes. Adoption rates for IoT are accelerating – reaching nearly 43% of enterprises worldwide.1 However, the scope of applications for IoT solutions is still in its infancy. Early adopters across a […]
How Manufacturing Makes the Most of IoT: 7 Real-World Examples
Think back to the early days of the Internet. You can still hear the dial-up sound as the modem connected you to the World Wide Web. Painfully slow – and yet amazing at the same time – it was hard to imagine how this technology would change our lives. Similar to a rock thrown into […]
Shifting Sales Models to Transform B2B Ecommerce
Recent events indicate a digital disruption is afoot – and ecommerce cannot ignore it. Commerce business models must change to satisfy increasing customer expectations across the B2C and B2B spectrum. In this series, explore the three major areas where you can start innovating to transform your existing commerce business model. We previously looked at re-vamping […]
Understanding the Current State of IoT in 2017
Smart cars, smart factories, connected healthcare – you’ve heard businesses toss about these terms over the last few years. But what are they referring to? Simply put, “smart” and “connected” refer to the Internet of Things (IoT.) The ever-increasing number of connected devices is opening up new business models and new opportunities for both tech […]
Delivering a Seamless Experience to Transform Your Business Model
Among the major headlines of 2017, many have involved the shifting landscape of retail and eCommerce. Most notably was Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods. These events indicate a digital disruption is afoot – and eCommerce is not immune to its effects. The disruption can’t be ignored. Commerce business models must change to satisfy increasing customer […]
Exploring the Why, What, and How of the Internet of Things
Understanding and applying data lies at the heart of digital business transformation. Data can reveal reason, rationale, and purpose – explaining not only who, what, when, and where regarding customer behavior and business operations, but also the why. Managed well, data can be the cornerstone for business success. The Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly […]
Re-Vamping the Customer Experience to Transform Your Business Model
Recent events across the retail and eCommerce landscape indicate that a digital disruption is afoot. And to succeed, commerce business models have to change to satisfy increasing customer expectations. In this blog series, explore the three major areas where you can start innovating to transform your existing commerce business model – starting with customer experience. […]
Four Steps to Prepare for Your Magento 2 Upgrade – Part 4
Moving to a major commerce platform release can be seen as a business growth strategy rather than a risk-avoidance strategy. Thoughtful planning of your upgrade will reduce cost, mitigate risk, and maintain business continuity so that the transition has minimal impact to the overall shopping experience and your bottom line. If you’re considering an upgrade […]