January 29, 2014

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Cisco IOx: An Application Enablement Framework for the Internet of Things

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This is a three part blog that will explore some of the issues that are still holding back the Internet of Things (IoT), what Cisco is doing to help to solve these issues (via Cisco IOx), and what are some of the real life benefits that can be achieved. Helping to solve the “Data Tsunami” […]

January 23, 2014

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Summary: Next Gen IT Predictions: 2014 and Beyond

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2014 will be a year that builds on the momentum of mobile, cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Everything (IoE). How can your organization realize value from today’s new model for IT? Here’s my take on the trends we will see over the next twelve months: Increasing urgency to manage our zettabyte-driven […]

January 23, 2014

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IoT for the Grid: Unveiling the Next Leg of the Product Roadmap

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The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a huge opportunity for the energy industry, one that could allow utilities to fully modernize the way they deliver power to the world. By connecting every aspect of the grid, we are able to create a level of intelligence that can lower costs, secure mission-critical infrastructure and streamline operations. […]

January 22, 2014

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The IoE-Ready Retailer: Connecting Sellers and Shoppers Like Never Before

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We live in a time of tremendous and challenging technological disruptions. Yet it is also a time when the opportunities for business transformation are equally vast and impactful. This is particularly true for the retail industry. The wave of change, which Cisco calls the Internet of Everything (IoE), is fast-moving, and retailers will need to […]

January 17, 2014

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Ready for the Next Phase Of The Smart Grid?

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One of the greatest changes taking place today in the energy industry is the increased need for information from every aspect of the grid. Utilities need detailed data to meet regulatory requirements and to understand the grid’s condition on a granular level. They need to understand the grid’s condition from moment to moment – helping […]

January 15, 2014

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At CES, Glitzy Wearables, Snazzy Smart Cars, and, Yes, Trash Cans

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Walking the miles of aisles at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, it’s easy to see how the Internet of Everything (IoE) is revolutionizing our lives. Super-smart homes, cars, drones, and all manner of entertainment are on display seemingly everywhere, along with a mind-boggling array of wearable, connected technologies. But CES — […]

January 13, 2014

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With IoE and a Smartphone, You Can Shop Like a Superhero

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Superheroes and their super strengths have long captured our imaginations. And since many of these abilities are normal human traits stretched to a magical extreme, you may well have pictured how your own life would change with super speed, agility, or senses. Today, such daydreams are getting just a bit closer to reality.  And while […]

January 9, 2014

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Five Important Insights into the Internet of Everything

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Mobility has changed our lives. Smartphones, tablets and laptops connect us at the touch of a button, no matter whom we’re with or where we are. In 2008, there were more smart, connected devices in existence than people on Earth. By 2020, there will be 50 billion of these devices – about six per person. […]

January 3, 2014

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CES is Ground Zero for the Internet of Everything

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As the ultimate marketplace for consumer technology, the International CES® brings together thousands of innovators each January in Las Vegas to present designs and ideas for the devices that connect, inform and entertain consumers. CES has always showcased the next frontier of our digital world, from early video game consoles to the very first digital […]