IoE

September 18, 2013

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

#ExecInsights: Transforming Tomorrow’s Smart Cities… Today

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This past week, the Meeting of the Minds convened in Toronto, Canada with more than 375 invited CXOs debating the convergence of urban sustainability and connected technologies. During the three-day summit, a variety of smart public policies and breakthrough technology innovations were presented by leading innovators. The solutions showcased– from lighting to energy grids to […]

September 18, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Internet of Things World Forum – Why, What, Who and How

4 min read

Last month, the Internet of Things was added to Oxford Dictionaries Online.  IoT was added along with such august terms as BYOD, Bitcoin, and even selfie.  While the ODO isn’t the OED – it’s the younger, hipper sibling focused on current English and modern meanings – this addition is just one more datapoint on the […]

September 17, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Have a Problem? Ask an Expert (Even if He, She, or It Is 3,000 Miles Away)

3 min read

Your smart sprinkler system is happily pumping water to your lawn in highly efficient sprays that are “aware” of the soil, the climate, the weather, the time of day, and even whether or not your kids are playing in the backyard on a Saturday. Suddenly, a faulty valve bursts and an uncontrolled geyser erupts. One […]

September 17, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Exploring the Internet of Everything in Canada

4 min read

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

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

When Sensors Act Like Teenagers

4 min read

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 16, 2013

DATA CENTER

As Cloud Empowers Lines of Business, Challenges for IT

3 min read

As the key delivery model for the Internet of Everything (IoE) economy, cloud is helping to drive sweeping changes across nearly all aspects of our lives. But while the growth trajectory of cloud has been carefully charted, there has been comparatively little insight into its impact on IT organizations. To gain a better understanding, Cisco® […]

September 16, 2013

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Cisco to Unveil “Internet of Everything” Innovations in Sept. 24 Webcast

1 min read

The Internet networking industry is at a critical inflection point. For 30 years, networking has concentrated on driving speeds up and costs down, but it’s no longer enough to manage only bandwidth growth. With Internet traffic expected to explode in the coming years amid new waves of cloud, mobile, video and machine-to-machine connections, Cisco will […]

September 13, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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 […]