IoT decision-making tree continued: Your device is IP enabled with customisable firmware
Business decision-makers are increasingly moving beyond the point where IOT is just a buzzword to them. They are seeing the real benefits of IOT for business productivity, profits, and future growth. Nevertheless, during the planning phase of adopting an IOT strategy into their business operations, decision-makers are still faced with typical questions such as: Where […]
IoT decision-making tree Part 2: Understanding the IP stack
In our previous article we introduced the IoT tree which aims to simplify the process in selecting the most suitable IOT-specific protocol for your new connected device. An important overarching question when developing an IoT product is whether your device is or will be IP enabled. This is one of the main factors which will […]
The IoT decision-making tree explained
In a previous post, we have discussed and compared the advantages and disadvantages of the type of IOT connectivity to use and concluded that it is based entirely on the use case of the IOT product you are developing, which is, in turn, based on what your user needs. In addition, you will also have […]
The Industrial Internet of Things revolution is here and data is the new currency for optimisation
Schneider Electric has opened multiple smart factories worldwide, with its latest addition in Lexington, Kentucky. The factory boasts 10 of the most disruptive digital transformation initiatives available namely, an auto-guided vehicle, resource advisor, power monitoring expert, 3D printing, collaborative robots, an augmented operator advisor, lead digitization system, digital idea and SIM system, a versatility management […]
Internet of Things: Moving Beyond Platforms and Dashboards to Increased Business Productivity
With the rise of progressively sophisticated connected devices, we’re on the cusp of a new era of business productivity. With experts predicting the automation of more than half of all new businesses, running on the Internet of Things, and saving millions in increased productivity, it follows that business owners would want to know how the […]
How to unlock the value of your data with the Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (or, IoT for short) is reshaping the world as we know it. From leisure to business to how we clock our hours at work. Inter-connected devices in our homes, in our cars and at the office are making our lives easier, faster and more productive in a myriad of ways. Data […]
Internet of Things: Moving Data From Machines to the Cloud
The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving transformation for enterprises, consumers, and governments alike. Technological advances such as smart speakers, machine learning, and 5G will boost efficiency and ensure increased control at home and in the workplace. Expectedly therefore, the number of IoT devices and the data these devices generate will markedly increase during the […]
Internet of Things: Five trends that will shape 2020 and beyond
Much has been written about the Internet of Things and the steady rise and disruptive impact of machines and their operations technology and how they communicate with each other as well as with the humans who use and control them. Using connected devices and smart sensors are changing, or are capable of changing, almost every […]
Why it is never a good idea to use low cost app development to build your brilliant idea
In South Africa, we have an Afrikaans saying that ‘goedkoop koop is duur koop’ simply, it means that saving money, can cost you money. Even better, one could say don’t be cheap. When building your dream into an app, an IoT product or even a website or web portal, who you work with and how […]
8 tips for running an Agile software development project remotely
I started working remotely just more than 6 years ago, the same day I started working in an agile environment. Over this period I’ve been an Agile manager of several software development teams. I have heard and seen almost every challenge of remote work play out; none of which can’t be overcome. Being able to […]