The growing industry that is the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to surpass expectations. Analysts predict that annual revenues for IoT could pass $470 billion in 2020 for companies selling hardware, software, and other comprehensive solutions. As of 2015, there was an installed base of approximately 15 billion IoT devices. That market is forecast to […]
Why Edge Computing Is Critical for the Internet of Things
Megatrends combined with disruptive technology cause rapid technological shifts that are mind-boggling. The expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT), the deployment of 5G mobile networks, and the advancements in edge computing technology and edge computing applications are transforming the world. Global Expansion of the Internet of Things TechJury.net reports that there is ongoing explosive […]
8 Ways the Internet of Things is Transforming the Future of Farming
Smart farms are defined as using modern technology and information to manage them. There are many new technologies available for farmers to use including sensors, software, robotics, GPS, connectivity, and data analytics. Farmers monitor their crops, soil, water, and temperatures without leaving their home. This is often called IOT in farming. What are some ways […]
What is the Role of IoT in Smart Cities?
The Internet as we know it is likely to disappear. Not by some cataclysmic event, but by a major upgrade from full integration with the Internet of Thing (IoT). We already have what some call the “global brain” in the form of the current Internet. Add to that, the connections to our smart homes, smart […]
10 Essential Principles for Designing the Internet of Things for Today’s Consumers
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection via the Internet of computer-based systems embedded in devices and physical objects which enables these things to connect and exchange data over a network without requiring human-to-computer interaction, thus increasing the opportunities for integration of the real world into computing devices. As the application of the Internet […]