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An Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Building (SB) is any structure using automated processes to automatically control the building’s operations including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, security and other systems. A smart building uses sensors, actuators and microchips, in order to collect data and manage the different building operations based on specific business functions and services rules. The IoT is advancing a new breed of smart buildings … Continue reading IoT Smart City – What is Smart Building? »

Industrial Internet of Things, Internet of Things, IoT Smart Cities

IoT Smart City – What is a Smart City?

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There are four aspects that contribute to the definition of a smart city: The application of a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and digital technologies to communities and cities. The use of the (IoT) devices to transform life and working environments within the region. The embedding of IoT technology in government systems. The regionalization of practices that brings IoT and people together … Continue reading IoT Smart City – What is a Smart City? »

Edge Analytics, IIoT Analytics, Industrial Internet of Things, Internet of Things, Internet of Things Analytics

Internet of Things (IoT) Big Data – What is Edge Analytics?

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The traditional approach to analytics is not the right fit for the Internet of Things. The new approach is Edge Analytics. What is it? It is an approach to data collection and analysis in which an automated analytical computation is performed on data at a sensor, machine, gateways or other device instead of waiting for the data to be sent back to a centralized data … Continue reading Internet of Things (IoT) Big Data – What is Edge Analytics? »

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IoT ERP Industry Solution – Enterox Cloud–ERP-IoT System

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Enterox Cloud-ERP-IoT is a cloud based ‘ERP framework’ with many built-in business modules as solutions making business applications fast, flexible, and scalable. It provides integrated ERP with SCM and CRM supporting Internet of Things (IoT). The platform allows the development of IoT applications, custom software and mobile apps. Enterox can also complement other platforms (such as AWS and Azure) as it can be deployed on diverse … Continue reading IoT ERP Industry Solution – Enterox Cloud–ERP-IoT System »

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IoT Devices – Proximity Sensors

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A proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. A proximity sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagnetic radiation (infrared, for instance), and looks for changes in the return signal. The object being sensed is often referred to as the proximity sensor’s target. Different proximity sensor targets demand different sensors. The different types of proximity sensors are: Inductive, Capacitive, Ultrasonic, … Continue reading IoT Devices – Proximity Sensors »

Industrial Internet of Things, Infrared Sensor, Internet of Things

IoT Devices – Infrared Sensor

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An infrared sensor is an electronic instrument which is used to sense certain characteristics of its surroundings by either emitting and/or detecting infrared radiation. Infrared sensors are also capable of measuring the heat being emitted by an object and detecting motion. Many of these types of sensors only measure infrared radiation, rather than emitting it, and thus are known as passive infrared (PIR) sensors. IR … Continue reading IoT Devices – Infrared Sensor »

Industrial Internet of Things, Internet of Things, IoT Devices, IoT Sensors

IoT Devices – Temperature Sensor

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A temperature sensor is a device which provides temperature measurement through an electrical signal. The most common types are Thermocouple, Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) and Thermistor. These are some of the most commonly used in the internet of things. Thermocouple A thermocouple (T/C) is made from two dissimilar metals that generate electrical voltage in direct proportion to changes in temperature. A T/C is made … Continue reading IoT Devices – Temperature Sensor »

Internet of Things, IoT Devices, Sensor Basics

IoT Devices – Basics of Sensors

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Sensors are the eyes, ears, and skin of the Internet of Things (e.g. infrared, sound, temperature, etc.). There isn’t IoT without sensors. They are not about connecting devices. They are about improving the way of life, doing business, and the impact on the environment. What is a sensor? A sensor is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the … Continue reading IoT Devices – Basics of Sensors »

Enterprise Network, Internet of Things, IoT Connectivity, Network as a Service

IoT Connectivity – Future Enterprise Network Challenges

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To keep pace with evolving customer needs, enterprises are adopting cloud, big data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), and mobility to drive business efficiency and performance. However, as they move to these new IT models, the future enterprise network challenges is increasing. Many enterprises are challenged with the rigidity and complexity of their enterprise networks, which are limiting the performance and time to market of applications and services. The future … Continue reading IoT Connectivity – Future Enterprise Network Challenges »

Industrial Internet of Things, Internet of Things, IoT Connectivity

IoT Connectivity – IoT Protocol Layers

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One of the main challenges companies are facing developing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions is the development / use / standardization of IoT protocol layers. Recent developments in connectivity technologies have spurred the adoption of internet connected “smart” devices for remote sensing, acting in particular way and intelligent monitoring using advanced analytics and real-time data processing. As the pace and the scale of such solutions increase … Continue reading IoT Connectivity – IoT Protocol Layers »

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IoT Connectivity – Network Topology

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There can be no Internet of Things (IoT) without the network topology to support it. The networking standards being used today in IoT can be categorized into three basic network topologies. Before explaining the different topologies, you need to understand the characteristics, capabilities, and behavior of the basic network topologies. Network Characteristics, Capabilities and Behavior • Latency The time it takes for a packet of … Continue reading IoT Connectivity – Network Topology »

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IoT Platforms – Platform as a Service (PaaS) – SAP

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Companies with Platform as a Service (e.g. PaaS – SAP) are tapping into a real economy of scale. The benefit of economies of scale doesn’t simply stop at getting the same thing for less money. What you actually end up with is something better, for less money. SAP is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software company which develops and offers to their customers a powerful PaaS … Continue reading IoT Platforms – Platform as a Service (PaaS) – SAP »

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IoT Plataforms – Platform as a Service (PaaS) – AT&T

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The fundamental appeal of Platform as a Service (e.g. PaaS – AT&T) is the opportunity for independent software vendors and IT organizations to create new software solutions with minimal capital expense and without the hassle of provisioning and configuring the underlying infrastructure. Providers selling PaaS are selling to the buyer of their platform. Some of the bigger players in this market are Microsoft Azure, AWS, AT&T, … Continue reading IoT Plataforms – Platform as a Service (PaaS) – AT&T »

Industrial Internet of Things, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Operational Technology

Aspects Leaders Should Consider to Adopt Internet of Things

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a magnificent opportunity for growth and profit, but until now it has largely labored behind the scenes to improve efficiencies. According to Chet Geschickter, “IoT is moving toward mainstream adoption in 2016 and the number of organizations adopting IoT will grow 50% in 2016 reaching 43% of organizations overall”. Below you can see a Gartner chart showing -Organization’s IoT Leadership- … Continue reading Aspects Leaders Should Consider to Adopt Internet of Things »

Information Technology, Internet of Things, Operational Technology

Information Technology and Operational Technology in IoT

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Let’s start defining the terms Information Technology and Operational Technology What is Information Technology (IT)? IT (information technology) is a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information in its various forms. In other words, IT keeps the information flowing, email running, and databases populated. What is Operational Technology (OT)? OT is the hardware and software that keeps … Continue reading Information Technology and Operational Technology in IoT »