6 years of tech evolution, revolution and radical change
In his farewell TechWatch post, Fredric Paul looks back at how technology has changed in the six years he’s been writing for Network World—and what to expect over the next six years.
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.
It’s time for the IoT to 'optimize for trust'
If we can't trust the internet of things (IoT) to gather accurate data and use it appropriately, IoT adoption and innovation are likely to suffer.
The Traffic Jam Whopper project may be the coolest/dumbest IoT idea ever
With its Traffic Jam Whopper program, Burger King uses real-time internet of things (IoT) data to deliver burgers to drivers stuck in traffic—and it seems to be working.
Enterprise IoT: Companies want solutions in these 4 areas
Based on customer pain points, PwC identified four areas companies are seeking enterprise solutions for, including energy use and sustainability.
When IoT systems fail: The risk of having bad IoT data
As the use of internet of things (IoT) devices grows, the data generated can lead to savings for consumers and new opportunities for businesses. But what happens when errors crop up?
Yet another killer cloud quarter puts pressure on data centers
Continued strong growth from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform signals even more enterprises are moving to cloud computing.
No, drone delivery still isn’t ready for prime time
Despite incremental progress and limited regulatory approval in the U.S. and Australia, drone delivery still isn’t a viable option in the vast majority of use cases.
Want to the know future of IoT? Ask the developers!
A new survey of internet of things (IoT) developers reveals that connectivity, performance, and standards are growing areas of concern as IoT projects hit production.
The Microsoft/BMW IoT Open Manufacturing Platform might not be so open
The new industrial IoT Open Manufacturing Platform from Microsoft and BMW runs only on Microsoft Azure. That could be an issue.
