September 17, 2013

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Exploring the Internet of Everything in Canada

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We sat down with Victor Woo to see how the Internet of Everything is creating innovation in Canada. Victor, when we first talked, you were just settling in your new role with the Internet of Everything. Since we last spoke, is there anything interesting that you have noted about IoE in Canada? Absolutely.  One aspect […]

September 17, 2013

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Collaboration is Hot: What IT Professionals Can Learn at the Internet of Things World Forum

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In partnership with our industry steering committee members and sponsors, Cisco will host the Internet of Things World Forum, to be held October 29–31 in Barcelona, Spain. This exclusive event will bring together business and global thought leaders from across industries, technologies, and geographies who are passionate about igniting innovation and accelerating the advancement of […]

September 16, 2013

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When Sensors Act Like Teenagers

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A common cornerstone of both the Internet of Things and Internet of Everything concepts is the idea of a future with billions, if not trillions, of connections to the Internet. As the Internet of Everything connects objects, data, people and processes, the future of connected things will not be traditional computers or smartphones. Rather, it […]

September 13, 2013

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IoT World Forum: Getting More Out Of IP Cameras

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For the past 15 years, businesses of all types and sizes have used IP cameras to monitor and protect their physical environments. Whether monitored in real-time by security staff or analyzed following a breach, cameras provide an essential physical security solution to keep employees, data, and network appliances safe. While this use case is still […]

September 12, 2013

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Ask The Futurist: “How Will the Internet of Everything Impact Teachers’ Roles in the Connected Classroom?”

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Chalkboards. Textbooks.  Stacks of papers and folders. All of these items can make anyone a little nostalgic and remind us of our time in primary and secondary school. While basic fundamentals remain the same, classrooms are evolving. The reason? The Internet. This year’s back-to-school season has sparked many conversations around the future of the classroom. […]

September 11, 2013

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Trick Question: Have You Registered for the Internet of Things World Forum?

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As you may have heard, Cisco is hosting the inaugural Internet of Things World Forum, October 29-31 in Barcelona.  The goal of the IoT World Forum is to gather the best and brightest thinkers, doers, and innovators from business, government, and academia together to accelerate the Internet of Things.  At the end of the conference, […]

September 10, 2013

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When IoE Gets Personal: The Quantified Self Movement!

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Microsensors in your shoes compile data on where you go and how much you walk or run. Your workout clothes track your daily progress at the gym and tell you when to slow down or speed up. The pill you swallow reports back on the state of your digestion, vital signs, and overall well-being. And […]

September 5, 2013

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An Internet of Everything Startup Spotlight: John Funge, Co-Founder & CEO, BrightContext

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Today I’m introducing a new series that focuses on the collective power of connections in the Internet of Everything (IoE) — and some of the new companies that are creating value from those connections. The industry is ripe with emerging IoE-focused startups that deserve to be recognized for their work in building the Internet of […]

August 27, 2013

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Internet of Things: The Bigger Picture

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It’s clear that the number of connected devices is growing exponentially.  We’ve already passed the 10 billion mark earlier this year and will most likely reach 50 billion by 2020. The opportunities and challenges of all these devices coming online have tremendous implications for how we live and work. As devices are proliferating in the […]