What to outsource during IoT application development

The rise of the internet of things is clear. According to a study by Red Hat, 21% of organizations have already...
Create a phenomenal customer experience for IoT products
The implications of IoT on crafting products that outperform their predecessors has been a great boon that has revolutionized the way that people look at the internet. And with a change in the making of such products comes the change of how the machines are tailored around the consumers,...
Designing human-centered IoT interactions: Break out of the glass box
The internet of things. The phrase suggests an object connecting to and sharing information with other objects ... but it doesn't seem to factor you, the human being, into the mix. In order for IoT to be meaningful, it must include the human touch. This sense of human touch currently...
Simplifying IoT using near field communication
At the NFC Forum, IoT and the innovation it enables using near field communication is an important focus. So much so that this year, in conjunction with our annual NFC Innovation Awards, we also held an event to highlight the progress of IoT in relation to NFC, the
The four pivots of the consumer IoT market

For those tracking the consumer electronics market, the last 10 years have brought about a sea change. The rise of internet-connected appliances coupled with the falling costs of sensor, mobile and cloud technologies has disrupted traditional product-based business models while shifting consumer...
Four common myths about AI
Artificial intelligence has moved from science fiction to science fact, and the market for AI functionality in business is growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, innovative companies worldwide are mining considerable
When IoT puts the user last
Even if you're not much interested in the latest gadgetry, the massive CES (formerly Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas is worth observing -- preferably from afar -- for the overarching zeitgeist and emerging trends in IoT, smart home and consumer tech generally. This is especially true...
How AI is transforming customer experiences and the role of APIs
The true value of IoT lies in its ability to revolutionize user experiences, whether that is in your home, in the office, within your car or even as you walk down a sidewalk. Embedded sensors are generating the data that is powering a new revolution for business and their consumers -- the power of...
How Amazon Echo puts user experience in the hot seat
Amazon Echo products are predicted to be a hot holiday gift this year, with many wanting to tap into the promise of a digital home assistant. As
How can smart cities encourage public transit ridership?

A recent report by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) found that many public transit systems in major cities suffered a decline in ridership, with metropolitan...