What factors are most critical when selecting a service or product? Trust is one of the most important in building a brand, according to a recent survey that reveals how well four cell service brands connect with their customer base. The National Most Trustworthy Brands Survey was conducted by The Values Institute, which is a…
This week has us all taking a moment to pause and remember the deadly attacks that brought America to its knees. Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes carrying innocent passengers, and two of them were flown into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York, which toppled to the ground, leaving devastation in…
Some really exciting IoT (Internet of Things)-enabled solutions are helping governments, communities, individuals, and organizations address some really tough global issues, such as how best to provide humanitarian disaster relief in times of crisis. As IoT companies bring connected devices and solutions to market, however, product testing must be a priority. Not only is security…
Our increasingly connected, always-on world has changed the way we manage most aspects of our lives. It’s not just our cellphone, computer, or tablet that transmits data anymore. Smartwatches, thermostats, refrigerators, televisions, and more are contributing to the rapid growth of the IoT (Internet of Things) even at home. This connectivity and functionality have provided…
Security is such a huge consideration for any business undergoing a digital transformation, and this is true for manufacturers that are automating their factories. The threat of hacks and breaches is real, but it’s not a good enough reason to not invest in the IoT (Internet of Things). In order to achieve the productivity gains…
Safety and interoperability are key components of the next generation of transportation, which will feature autonomous capabilities that rely on sensors and other smart devices to connect vehicles to each other and to the surrounding infrastructure. Testing and validation will be incredibly important components of the journeys that connected cars take from assembly lines to…
A step in the right direction is when suppliers talk to their customers about outcomes instead of or in addition to products. In fact, as the term “IoT” becomes crowded and, therefore, less meaningful, PTC’s Patterson says more and more vendors are making the choice to talk less about “IoT” and more about the actual…
For manufacturers, a digital transformation often means looking for new ways to leverage technology and IoT (Internet of Things)-derived data to generate revenue. And in many cases this means talking about the next generation of manufacturing. What does this actually look like, and what steps do manufacturers need to take to achieve Industry-4.0 status? Manufacturing…
Much like manufacturing, construction is truly experiencing a period of transformation and dramatic disruption. Advanced technology and automation is playing a pivotal role in rebuilding our roads, bridges, transit, buildings, homes, and is the cornerstone of projects. Source link Shiv EswarShiv has over 8 years experience working on Internet of Things and an avid user…
Research by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Admin.) has shown that vehicle crashes are almost always caused by driver error. For instance, when a sample of 5,470 crashes was investigated over a period of two-and-a-half years, NHTSA said drivers were responsible about 94% of the time, while a vehicle component’s…
