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A certain segment of industry professionals has disdain for using the phrase “Internet of Things” to describe the latest network-connected technologies schemes. The problem, according to some experts, is that this latest IT “buzzword” is a little far-reaching in its scope and definition. “Thing” really doesn’t do justice to these advanced technologies that could solidify […]

LAS VEGAS — This year’s CTIA Super Mobility show, held Sept. 7-9, shone the spotlight most brightly on 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). The killer app use case for 5G is IoT and, symbiotically, IoT cannot be fully realized without the higher capacity of 5G. IoT is the world of interconnected devices and

Verizon has acquired Internet of Things (IoT) startup Sensity Systems (“Sensity”), a company that provides smart LED lights for streets, airports, malls, and more. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded out of Sunnyvale, California in 2010, Sensity wants to capitalize on a global shift toward LED lighting in cities. The Climate Group has

These are exciting times for those involved in industrial control solutions. The maturing and convergence of enabling technologies on the plant floor is driving change: standardization of Ethernet, availability and reliability of Internet access, low cost of cloud-based data storage, wireless connectivity, mobility and others. We have a unique opportunity to not only witness, but