In an announcement timed with this year’s MWC Americas, the city of Atlanta is receiving an Internet of Things (IoT) boost, in the form of a sensor-enabled data network that monitors traffic, parking, and pedestrian movement. AT&T, Current by GE, and Georgia Power have collaborated to fit 200 LED streetlights in the North Ave. Corridor, Buckhead […]
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How connected devices are revolutionizing mobile field services
While the impressive growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is often measured in revenue for the devices that enable it, the “soft revenue” potential is even more impressive. Connected devices, supported by analytics and software, are boosting efficiencies in business, shortening sales cycles, improving customer satisfaction, and eliminating the need to pay human workers […]
Hear from the Midas List: Check out our IoT Revolution Symposium speakers
The IoT Revolution Symposium is less than a week away — and you don’t want to miss it. Hear from top industry analysts, VCs and angel investors about where the market is going and in what products to invest in. This event is all about substance — we will make sure that you learn all […]
6 ideas to consider in smart city development
The recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona revealed that while few brand new and innovative smart city deployments are center stage, it’s an area of technology that is intensely interesting to many and worthy of much consideration. Here are some of my thoughts based on what was showcased: Idea #1: Traditional industries should continue to form […]
San Diego gets its smart city on with GE Current hookup
The City of San Diego announced a major Internet of Things (IoT) deployment this week in collaboration with Current, powered by GE. The deployment will include 3,200 “intelligent nodes” that enhance parking, alleviate traffic and improve liveability in the city. In addition to the huge sensor deployment, Current will also install 14,000 new LED lights […]
Here are the 6 major trends for IoT in 2016
The Internet of Things is moving from futuristic to commonplace. The huge amount of active devices in 2020, projected by IDC, Gartner, and Juniper, don’t seem as colossal as they did at the start of the year, due to a variety of ambitious and successful IoT projects. IoT has been most effective in the industry, […]
Our (info)graphic, short history of the Industrial Internet of Things
[VIEW FULL INFOGRAPHIC HERE] The Internet of Things (IoT) is touted by many as the next industrial revolution. The IoT has become increasingly mainstream in recent years, and leading analyst firms predict that the next decade of continuous IoT development will spur global revenue growth of more than $2-3 trillion. Industry experts also agree […]
GE Transportation and Port of LA come together to track that cargo
IoT is connecting objects across the world. A lot of these objects are items that get shipped and has to arrive predictably. Keeping an eye on where cargo is at anytime is important. Yesterday GE Transportation announced that they are embarking on a pilot concept with the Port of Los Angeles to leverage GE Predix data and […]
For real industrial internet insight: don’t just capture data, use it
Industrial operators already have mountains of data and its only getter bigger. A recent report by GE and Accenture found that for 80 to 90 percent of companies, Big Data analytics is among the top three priorities, and 76 percent expect their investment to increase over the next year. Data holds powerful answers for industries […]
IIoT could boost GDP by $15 trillion, though data barriers remain
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is set to spark mindblowing levels of global GDP growth over the coming years if industry can overcome significant barriers around data. Value Walk discussed the potential of the IIoT market, which GE research predicts will help generate a $10-$15 trillion boost in global GDP over the next 20 years. […]
Will autonomous vehicles cruise the factories of tomorrow?
GE and Caterpillar have joined forces by investing in Clearpath Robotics, a startup focused on bringing self-driving vehicles to the factory floor. This startup, which has been around since its founding out of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, CA, has been focused on research and development of robots that transport materials, pallets, and other […]
GE spends billions to print 3D piles of IIoT money
General Electric announced on Tuesday plans to acquire two European 3D printing suppliers for the combined price of $1.4 billion. The suppliers, Arcam and SLM Solutions, both provide 3D printing to customers in aerospace and healthcare industries. Arcam builds the metal-based 3D printing tech, while SLM Solutions develops the laser machines used for cutting metal […]
Will Intel’s Developer Forum highlight the future of IoT?
The Intel Developer Forum is happening over the next couple days, and was kicked off by a keynote by Intel CEO Brian Krzanich shedding light on a new wireless virtual reality (VR) headset dubbed Project Alloy. Project Alloy is part of a greater focus on what Intel is calling Merged Reality. He also introduced Intel […]
China IIoT efforts will dominate global market: Economist
China is well positioned to become a global leader in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market, as industrial use of connected devices eclipses consumer gadgets. A recent article by the Economist magazine extolled the virtues of China that positions it to capture a significant share of the global IIoT marketplace. It says China’s current role […]
Huawei and GE team up to power industrial IoT
General Electric is bringing its industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform to China, and has partnered with local giant Huawei to win more factory and utility contracts. As part of the deal, Huawei will push GE’s Predix, an industrial IoT operating system, as its recommended platform to Chinese customers. See Also: Huawei bets tomorrow’s smart […]
Will IoT actually keep us coal-dependent?
There are quite a few arguments for renewable energy investment, but one argument used against renewables was the cost factor. Five years ago, we started to see that cost gap close, leading countries like Germany, China, the United States to ramp up investment into solar farms. We may see a slow down on that investment, […]
APX Labs’ Skylight glasses see a safer, more efficent workplace
APX Labs, a growing enterprise startup, was awarded the Technology Pioneer award by World Economic Forum for its Skylight wearable platform on Monday. The Skylight platform provides a smart glasses overlay for industrial workers that lets them see tasks, watch how-to videos, communicate with management, and stream POV video. See Also: Alphabet spells future W-E-A-R-A-B-L-E-S […]
GE and Hitachi see IIoT unlocking the next industrial revolution
Selling connected devices to the public continues to be hit or miss, but General Electric and Hitachi have no qualms about going all-in for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). According to Application Resource Center (ARC), the technology leviathans Hitachi and GE are betting big on IIoT, a market which GE recently estimated could be worth $225 […]
Bonjour! GE opens new digital IoT foundry in Paris
A new digital foundry based in Paris will introduce 250 new jobs as part of its plan to expand GE industrial tools and partners in Europe. GE is making its presence in Europe better known with an investment designed to bolster innovation and collaboration between developers and European customers in regards to its industrial IoT […]
Is Jaipur India’s smartest city?
In January this year, India’s central government announced the first list of 20 cities that have been identified for development as smart cities, part of government plans to develop 100 Smart Cities by the end of 2022. The plans came about in part, via the Smart Cities Challenge funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Government of India launched this challenge […]