Tag: Internet of Things

September 30, 2022

Edge computing is one of those confusing terms, much like cloud computing. Where there is a factorial of 50 kinds of cloud solutions, there is a factorial of 100 edge solutions or architectural patterns that exist today. This article does […]

April 26, 2022

We’ve talked about 5G for so long that we’re overdue to finally see its benefits. Like many of you, I’ve owned a “5G-ready” phone for the last year. I even make sure to consistently check my phone for a true […]

August 23, 2021

The ever-increasing mass adoption of IoT devices is leading to a consistent rise in the data generated through these devices. Large corporations are cashing on this opportunity through their range of cloud services to handle IoT data. Brands like Amazon, […]

March 22, 2021

Technology distributors Synnex and Tech Data are merging in deal valued at about $7.2 billion including net debt to create a company with $57 billion in annual revenue with 22,000 employees. The combination of two companies will expand the geographic […]

May 12, 2020

Cyber resilience emerged as a response to the evolving need for information security. Organizations recognized that attacks were a question of when, not if, and adapted security strategy to include orchestrated response and recovery frameworks that could identify critical assets, […]

January 2, 2019

In the predictions game, it’s time for us to bat clean-up once more. Following Big on Data bro Andrew Brust’s roundup of AI-related predictions from a cross section of industry executives, now it’s our turn. We’ll focus mostly on what […]

March 17, 2017

While the cloud is helping businesses reduce costs, consider for instance that in 2011 starting an internet company cost around $5,000 as opposed to the $5 million price tag of 2000, it’s also encouraging revenue growth. In less than a […]

June 16, 2016

Samsung Electronics is acquiring U.S. cloud services company Joyent as it builds its services business around mobile devices and the Internet of Things. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Joyent will operate as a standalone subsidiary under […]

June 10, 2016

We’re lucky to live in an era where virtual reality is no longer relegated to the confines of a sci-fi movie universe. Thanks to technology introduced by products like Oculus Rift, consumers now have access to virtual environments with fully […]

May 13, 2016

In the context of the Internet of things, the trouble with the cloud is that data needs to be sent back from the sensors gathering info, such as a Nest thermostat or a Fitbit, to a database in a remote […]

January 11, 2016

Beacon technology offers a new way for companies to deliver value to their customers by enabling micro-location based interaction at every physical touch point. This knowledge opens up a new playground for creating personalized services and inventing new experiences between […]