IoT tech deep-dive: The rise of beacon technology

IoT tech deep-dive: The rise of beacon technology

If Leonardo da Vinci was still alive, how would he invent the Internet of Things? As one of the greatest innovator of all times, Leonarado da Vinci used to stick to one rule:  “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. Where is the simplicity in the IoT...
The top 15 Internet of Things cities in the world

The top 15 Internet of Things cities in the world

It is an interesting phenomenon in every industry:  Companies cluster in specific cities or countries. The big global clusters of: Financial firms: New York and London.Pharmaceutical firms: Switzerland and New Jersey.Automotive companies: Japan, Michigan, and...
Will the industrial internet disrupt the smart factory of the future?

Will the industrial internet disrupt the smart factory of the future?

In the 1980s IBM had a rock-solid market position in personal computers. Along came a small startup called Microsoft and disrupted the operating system space with DOS and Windows. By the 1990s Microsoft had a dominant position in operating systems. Along came a small...
How IoT infrastructure providers will win big from the IoT hype

How IoT infrastructure providers will win big from the IoT hype

The way companies as well as consumers are currently jumping on the Internet of Things can be compared to the hype during a gold rush. Who are the only certain winners during a gold rush? The infrastructure providers like the shovel makers or the railway companies –...