October 22, 2013

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An Internet of Everything Startup Spotlight: Alex Hawkinson, Founder & CEO, SmartThings

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Last month I kicked off a new series focusing on companies and start-ups that are helping to move the Internet of Everything (IoE) forward. Today, I am excited to share some insights from Alex Hawkinson, founder of SmartThings, a platform for automating connected objects. Alex shares an interesting perspective with us about the value of […]

October 21, 2013

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Calling all IoT Twits – Looking for #IoTWF Attendees on Twitter

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The Internet of Things World Forum is fast approaching and I’m looking for a few good Tweeters!  Are you going to the IoT World Forum?  If so, add your name and twitter name below… or just start tweeting #IoTWF! What might you be tweeting about?  Well, we’ve just announced our closing keynote speaker and he […]

October 16, 2013

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Wearable Tech: At the Nexus of IoE, with a Sense of Style

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Science fiction writers have often mused about the merger of humans and machines. But while RoboCops and bionic superheroes aren’t likely to fight evil anytime soon, some exciting wearable smart technologies are already here. They may not match Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit, but they are enabling ordinary people to interact with the wider world […]

October 15, 2013

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Will Utilities Become Obsolete? The 1st Step to Get Ready for the IoT World Forum

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The inaugural Internet of Things World Forum is in just a few weeks and if you’ve registered you are probably getting excited with anticipation.  As part of your preparations for the World Forum (in addition to packing your clothing and power cords) you’ll want to plan your daily schedule.   Session registration is on a […]

October 14, 2013

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The Sidelines That Had a Big Win

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As the Internet of Everything continues to progress and more people, process, data and things begin to connect to each other, it’s getting easier to see how the future will fit together. The pieces of the IoE puzzle will no longer be disparate things, but a single, connected unit with technology at the core. A […]

October 10, 2013

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The Internet of Everything and the Future of Wearable Technology: Three Ways to Get it Right

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One of the most visible forms of the Internet of Everything (IoE), at least from a consumer’s perspective, is the advent of wearables, a term for wearable computing devices. The full range of this new form factor for mobile devices is very wide and I would like to define wearables as electronic systems located on […]

October 9, 2013

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Using Cutting-Edge IoE Technologies To Deliver Old-Fashioned Customer Experiences

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Ever step into a small-town “mom and pop” store? The owners seem to know everyone in the community, along with their individual needs, likes, dislikes, and current life situations. It’s not easy to scale that kind of old-fashioned customer intimacy to a larger retail setting, online or off. But in the Internet of Everything (IoE) […]

Beyond Things: The Internet of Everything Takes Connections to the Power of Four

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Over the last year, I (and many of my colleagues) have spent a lot of time talking about the Internet of Everything (IoE) and how it’s transforming our world. I thought, however, it would be good to pause in this blog and clarify what we mean by the “Internet of Everything” in just a little […]

October 8, 2013

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Cisco and Streetline Expand Connected Parking Projects

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In my keynote today at the National Parking Association Convention (NPA) in Chicago, I addressed the traffic problems caused by those looking for parking. Today, 30% of all traffic congestion in urban areas is caused by drivers circling to find a parking spot. Cisco believes that the Internet of Everything will solve this problem through […]