

Fredric Paul
Fredric Paul is Editor in Chief for New Relic, Inc., and has held senior editorial positions at ReadWrite, InformationWeek, CNET, PCWorld and other publications. His opinions are his own.

Bluetooth finds a role in the industrial internet of things
Market awareness and penetration, plus new technological advancements, are making Bluetooth—yes, Bluetooth—a key networking technology for the IIoT.

Top 5 IoT networking security mistakes
IT supplier Brother International shares five of the most common internet-of-things security errors it sees among buyers of its printers and multi-function devices.

Don’t worry about shadow IT. Shadow IoT is much worse.
Shadow IoT—unauthorized internet of things devices and networks—poses a new level of threats for enterprises.

IoT’s role in expanding drone use
Collision avoidance technology that uses internet of things (IoT) connectivity, AI, machine learning, and computer vision could be the key to expanding drone applications.

How BMW’s new annual fee for Apple CarPlay could define the IoT
BMW's plans to charge for Apple CarPlay access illustrates the promise—and the pitfalls—of the internet of things (IoT).

Wi-Fi has the best security for the IoT
It’s easy to dismiss good ol’ Wi-Fi’s role in internet of things networking. But Wi-Fi has more security advantages than other IoT networking choices.

Smart cities offer window into the evolution of enterprise IoT technology
Smart-city technologies like 0G networking hold clues for successful large-scale implementations of the internet of things (IoT) in enterprise settings.

Where are all the IoT experts going to come from?
The fast growth of the internet of things (IoT) is creating a need to train cross-functional experts who can combine traditional networking and infrastructure expertise with database and reporting skills.

17 predictions about 5G networks and devices
Not surprisingly, the new Ericsson Mobility Report is bullish on the potential of 5G technology. Here’s a quick look at the most important numbers.

IoT security vs. privacy: Which is a bigger issue?
When it comes to the internet of things (IoT), security has long been a key concern. But privacy issues could be an even bigger threat.

6 ways to make enterprise IoT cost effective
Rob Mesirow, a principal at PwC’s Connected Solutions unit, offers tips for successfully implementing internet of things (IoT) projects without breaking the bank.