Justin Grammens
Welcome IoT Weekly News Readers to Issue number 100!
I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to cover the Internet of Things for the past 100 issues and am looking forward to the next 100. For more than two and a half years, I've been dedicated to pouring over articles in search of finding those that are the most relevant and reading the tea leaves on what will be the next hot topic with the connected devices. I've seen trends come and go, but one thing that has stayed constant was growth and innovation. This issue is no different. We've got a little from a number of players across many verticals and a fun Kickstarter at the end!
Also, in case you missed it last week, we are featuring a great employment opportunity for a Project Manager – Internet of Things (IoT) Innovation at Donaldson.
I hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to bringing you curated content on the power of smart, connected devices for many years to come!
News
Why What's Going On Inside IBM's Big, New IoT Center Could Deeply Change Our Lives
Most of the tech hype at the big SXSW conference a few weeks ago was all about VR and AR, but Internet of Things has become food for thought especially among attendees-in-the-know given reports that IBM will explore how cognitive and IoT technologies will entirely transform industries.
IoT Edge Computing Presents Next Big Challenge for Cloud
IoT adoption continues to grow, but can public cloud keep up? Data gravity will affect how enterprises process data, prompting some cloud providers to rethink their strategy.
Dutch Startup Aims to Save Our Environment from Billions of Wasted IoT Batteries
The sheer energy consumption that we will see once we start having billion of devices connected is something that I've been thinking a lot about since building solutions for customers. From ways to harvest energy from solar, wind, vibrations, etc, the ability for these devices to run not only for an extended period of time, but also remotely is what is going to make the difference.
Internet Of Things Will Revolutionize Retail
This is a good article with a number of interesting insights on how retailer will be using IoT in the future. For example, "By 2021, retailers are planning investments in Internet Of Things (70%), machine learning/cognitive computing (68%) and automation (57%)".
Sponsor
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Security
7 Tips for Protecting Your Connected Devices with IoT Security
While devices should be as secure as they can from the manufacturer, consumers should know enough to be dangerous when purchasing and using IoT devices. This article goes over 7 of top tips for consumers.
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6 Hot Internet of Things (IoT) Security Technologies
As I've been talking about the Internet of Things and the Garner Hype Cycle for a number of years, this is the first article that I found that goes one step further and actually shows off the trajectory of the areas of the IoT. Great perspectives and thoughts are given!
This Bitcoin Botnet is Vying to Be Future of Secure IoT
Strong claims need strong proof, so when the founders of NeuroMesh described their bitcoin-based product as an "unhackable botnet", there were a lot of questions to be asked.
Feds Are Using IoT, But Deeply Concerned About Its Security
Three-quarters of federal workers think the government should set baseline standards governing IoT security, according to a survey sponsored by Brocade.
Employment
Are you looking for exciting leadership opportunities in IoT analytics and management of IoT initiatives?
We are currently hiring for end-to-end IoT project management as well as our data analytics teams. If you have talent, initiative and a desire to join a thriving and stable global company with a wealth of career opportunities, you can go places with Donaldson Company, a leading provider of filtration solutions.
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