With the arrival of Edge Computing, the coronation of IoT wasn’t far behind. As we’ll likely witness in IDC’s upcoming FutureScape Report and in already-released reports projects concerning the Internet of Things will likely see significant increase in 2018. Here are some of the reports we’re seeing: IoT Connections are Growing: According to Verizon’s 2017 […]
Posts Tagged ‘IoT’
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 […]
More Than 5 Reasons to Attend IMUG in November
Save the date, let’s get together to have a great day of networking, knowledge sharing, skill improvements and a chance to get out of the office. The Indianapolis Maximo User Group provides a forum for Maximo users in the Indianapolis area to collaborate on their experiences with asset management and uses of IBM Maximo by […]
6 Applications And 1 Real-Life Example Of IoT In Life Sciences
I recall hearing Michael Farrell, the CEO of ResMed, speak about how important the Internet of Things (IoT) is to his company. There’s probably not a better case study of IoT in life sciences than ResMed. The medical device company specializes in sleep apnea products and solutions. They also happen to be the makers of […]
5 Technology Trends for 2018
The beginning of the holiday season also represents a time to look towards 2018 and the technology trends most pertinent for executives. Even though we continue to be in unprecedented growth around cloud and DevOps solutions, other areas are gaining steam and stand to dominate media attention in the years ahead. One area to look […]
Forrester: Banks Must Continue With Digital Transformation
In a recent report, Forrester described why customer experience in the banking industry is incredibly important, possibly even more so than in other industries. “For years, we have watched power shift from companies to customers. In the age of the customer, customers can and do transfer their loyalty when they don’t receive the engaging customer […]
Incoming Novartis CEO Looks To Disney For Inspiration
On September 4, 2017, Novartis announced that its current CEO, Joseph Jimenez, will step down from his role in February 2018. He will be replaced by Dr. Vasant Narasimhan, the company’s current global head of drug development and chief medical officer. The backgrounds of the two executives couldn’t be starker. Mr. Jiminez has very little […]
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 […]
So You Thought the Internet of Things Didn’t Apply to You?
Wondering if this IoT business applies to you and your business? I’m sure you’re not alone, but this quick blog will hopefully start change your mind that it does. For more information, please click here to read “The Why, What and How of IoT – 50+ examples across 11 Industries.” The goal of this blog […]
Trying to Run Smoother and Have Better Performance?
This isn’t about running but rather maintaining a well-running Maximo system. Two sessions – one that’s already concluded and another that’s upcoming – contain valuable information regarding how your IT / support staff can keep the system running and then how to troubleshoot if something does go wrong. Here’s the recording for the first part […]
Edge Computing is the Post-Cloud Solution We’ve Been Waiting For
According to Moore’s Law, computing power doubles every 18 months, which means that society experiences new waves of every innovation almost every two years. We’ve seen this happen with mobile phones and personal computers, and will be seeing this soon with cloud computing with the concurrent rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). This phenomenon […]
How Cities of the Future Can Embrace Digital Transformation
As a child, I watched re-runs of The Jetsons, an animated sitcom imagining city life several centuries into the future. Filled with automated appliances and flying cars, the cartoon gave me a boundless imagination of what cities could be. As we enter into the second decade of the 21st century, city living is more popular […]