Why enterprise IoT security is critical
It was just over a year ago when the Mirai botnet made its dramatic debut on the world stage. After initially flooding a security journalist's website with traffic, it went on...
How industrial IoT can strengthen the U.S. manufacturing industry
The far-reaching effects of globalization on the manufacturing industry in the United States -- and those who work in it -- are impossible to downplay. While certain sectors like pharmaceuticals, aerospace and electronics have surged, others have been slowly losing ground. By some estimates, the...
Why smart operators are turning to AI to prepare for 5G
5G holds great promise. The next-generation wireless network will enable large-scale internet of things applications and support blisteringly fast data processing across a diverse array of devices on a massive scale. Today's 4G status quo will not be an option when it comes to supporting...
Amazon IoT Button: Dedicated hardware to do one cool thing
Amazon has released an unbranded, customizable Dash IoT button under the name Amazon IoT Button. It uses the...
Treating IoT security as a first-class citizen
As recent security breaches have shown, malicious actors are becoming increasingly clever and sophisticated. They break in through unlocked doors, such as weak or nonexistent...
CBRS, LAA and haven’t we been here before?
There is a cutting-edge technology aiming to increase blanket connectivity, solve for the last mile and provide a new approach to delivering high-quality connections. It is being tested in underserved markets, and technology leaders such as Google and Microsoft are investing heavily in...
IoT-enabled transportation infrastructure: A step toward a smarter future

In recent years, the "smart city" buzz phrase has become more prominent than ever. What that means is up to interpretation, but the first place we have to start is with how we get around. Public transportation and, increasingly, private mobility companies are the lifeblood of a city -- without...
The IoT POC: A rock and a hard place!
"You'll never find your limits unless you've gone too far." -- Aron Ralston, Between a Rock and a Hard Place The grand vision of industrial IoT is trillions of dollars in economic value and hundreds of billions in needed investments. That prospect alone is enough to make both the end...
Blockchain could hold the keys to the IoT’s future
The internet of things is facing a dilemma. While connected devices are expected to dominate every aspect of our lives in the coming years -- and already outnumber humans in terms of a basic headcount -- belief in the ecosystem's security is still lacking, and has a long way to go before businesses...
How driverless cars will interact with each other (and us)
Across America, the autonomous vehicle trend continues to accelerate forward. Driverless cars are hitting the streets of California, and several other states are rolling out regulations about autonomous vehicle testing. Competition is fierce as automakers and tech companies race against the clock...