IoT vs. IIoT
· Connected Industry

IoT vs. IIoT

The IoT world is a big world that everybody is talking about. IoT products nowadays come in different forms — some are labelled as IoT, but in fact they represent only a small portion of what an IoT product really entails. A fully fledged IoT project not only requires programming and hardware expertise but also […]

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Here, There…Intelligent Buildings Everywhere!
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Here, There…Intelligent Buildings Everywhere!

What are Intelligent Buildings? An intelligent building is a building that maintain a practical and profitable environment by optimizing and properly connecting using technology the following elements: structure, systems, services and management. Their infrastructure is created using wired and wireless network and applications, so they are also called connected buildings and efficient buildings. Visualize, Interpret, […]

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Use Case Categories Enabled by 5G
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Use Case Categories Enabled by 5G

The possibilities brought forth by 5G are extensive and increasingly make possible a world where the only limitation is imagination and not technology. Below are a few business use case applications for you to consider. 5G Applications and Business Use Cases: • Immersion is a term that has been casually applied to entertainment technology for years, […]

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Navigating the Ocean of Technologies Toward Success In a Data-Driven World
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Navigating the Ocean of Technologies Toward Success In a Data-Driven World

You’ve probably heard about new technologies that are reshaping the way we work and live, like 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), but have you noticed how data is the common denominator among those technologies? The lines between digital and physical worlds are seemingly blurring at the speed of 178 terabits a second, the […]

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The Fallacy of an IoT Silver Bullet
· Connected Industry

The Fallacy of an IoT Silver Bullet

Does the Internet of Things (IoT) provide a Silver Bullet for a Smart Industrial Environment?……Spoiler Alert: No, it doesn’t. Introduction The promise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is wide-ranging and, in essence, seemingly endless. Whether you’re interested in creating a smarter industrial facility, reaping the benefits of operational efficiencies, or curbing energy-related costs, the […]

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The importance of co-innovation for Smart City Success
· Smart Cities, Buildings & Infrastructure

The importance of co-innovation for Smart City Success

Did you know that, right now, 55% of the world’s total population lives in cities? And that percentage is expected to reach 70% by 2050. That means that urban areas will have no choice but to grow during the next decades. Public institutions and private organizations are working to build what we call the smart […]

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Discovering Applications and Potential of The Internet of Things
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Discovering Applications and Potential of The Internet of Things

We have entered a new era of scientific breakthroughs and technological applications that will change life as we know it. Accelerated technological development is transforming our civilization. The pace of innovation is growing so rapidly that it is becoming exponential as each year passes. Futurist Dr. Michio Kaku characterizes this blazing technological shift as moving from […]

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Is Internet of Things going to replace SCADA systems?
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Is Internet of Things going to replace SCADA systems?

Industrial IoT and the connected factory concept are red-hot topics. Yet often, there is confusion among professionals in both on and offline discussions around the role of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Questions like, “Does Internet of Things replace SCADA?”, “Can the two be integrated?” and “What is the difference between IoT, SCADA & […]

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The railway predictive maintenance and the enabling role of the Internet of Things
· Predictive Analytics

The railway predictive maintenance and the enabling role of the Internet of Things

The availability of innovative technologies and the huge amount of data are the key factors able to revolutionizing maintenance in the 21st century. Leveraging deep engineering knowledge and data analytics capabilities, analysis of this data can be utilized to predict component failures and carry out root cause analysis when failures do occur, supporting continuous improving […]

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IoT and IoD – The Internet of (Very Big) Data
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IoT and IoD – The Internet of (Very Big) Data

The IoT will give rise to the IoD – the Internet of (very Big) Data. The business opportunity is big too, but what about the costs? How Big is Big Data? Let’s start by discussing how big is Big Data.  For example, Walmart customer transactions generate about 1 million data points per hour. Big, isn’t […]

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10 Myths Surrounding Predictive Maintenance
· Predictive Analytics

10 Myths Surrounding Predictive Maintenance

When managing the maintenance practices for a facility it’s important to understand the different approaches and the benefits of each. At the core, maintenance styles can be classified into a few different categories. Some of the most common approaches include reactive maintenance and preventative maintenance. You may already be familiar with those or even practicing […]

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