Applied AI Weekly News

Justin Grammens

Welcome IoT Weekly News Readers!

This week we explore topics on the Internet of Things regarding business and security; arguably two of the most hot areas in the field of IoT today. On a personal note, I was extremely excited to have had the opportunity to give a keynote to the University of Minnesota Law School Symposium last Friday where I discussed the history of IoT, where it is today and some real-world examples of where it going in the future.

In particular, I illustrated a product that our team has built called The Vitals App as an example of a product that is making a life changing difference in the world.

I hope you enjoy this issue and remember to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

News

Mozilla Announces an Open Gateway for the Internet of Things

Apple, Google, Amazon and Samsung have all been working hard to create their own standard to control all the connected devices around your home. Mozilla just announced that anybody can now create an open gateway to control the internet of things. The organization also confirmed that it is still working on a set of frameworks and open standards so that we don’t end up with an internet of things controlled by big tech companies.

2017 Roundup Of Internet Of Things Forecasts

The last twelve months of Internet of Things (IoT) forecasts and market estimates reflect enterprises’ higher expectations for scale, scope and Return on Investment (ROI) from their IoT initiatives. Business benefits and outcomes are what drives the majority of organizations to experiment with IoT and invest in large-scale initiatives.

The Future of IoT with Kids

There is no question that the future is “The Internet of Things, IoT for Kids. While the concept may seem complex, the basics of IoT are pretty simple. Objects that we interact with everyday (including phones, watches, thermostats, speakers, lightbulbs, etc) are all connected to the internet.

Industrial Internet of Things Pioneer Nexiot Launches Integration With Blockchain Technology

Nexiot, which pioneered the development of smart sensors for non-powered assets in the supply chain, has launched an integration with a Blockchain type Distributed Ledger as part of its Digital Logistics Platform.

What CMOs Need To Know About The Internet Of Things

At one time trends such as big data, mobility and e-commerce were the topic du jour, but in the context of the internet of Things today they’re more like a side dish. As you read up on IoT, you’ll see references to mobility, big data, artificial intelligence and the blockchain. The Internet of Things has become the main course, and these technology sides are an excellent companion.

Silicon Labs Releases New Power-over-Ethernet Devices for Internet of Things Applications

Silicon Labs has released two new Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) families delivering best-in-class integration and efficiency for a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

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Security

Cybersecurity Careers and the Internet of Things

While the cybersecurity team is busy putting together a layered approach with multiple levels of defense and checks and balances, the business side needs to help them prioritize the risks so they know where the work needs to focus.

Kagan: Privacy Is Only an Illusion in a Connected Home

Every coin has two sides. We’ve been talking for so long about all the coming benefits of wireless smart homes, connected homes and connected offices. And it’s true, there are many incredible advancements in this space. However, there is an important warning I want to discuss. Everyone must understand other side of the coin which is seldom discussed, loss of privacy.

Business

Business Must Tone Down Its Lust for Big Data

As quote from this article published in Australia, "It is vital for businesses to have access to cohesive and complete public datasets. Datasets provided by the government that are more complete can, in turn, produce more accurate analytics, drive efficiencies and productivity in both the public and private sectors. If the range and breadth of raw government data increased, it would encourage digital integration between the public and private sector in Australia."

Why HPC Matters: The Internet of Things

To deal with the avalanche of data from ever-growing numbers of connected things, businesses are increasingly using ruggedized IoT hardware at the edge of the network to process and analyze it once its collected.

Women in IoT: Trucking Tech Transforms Flatbed Freight

We caught up with two women working in what have been traditionally male-dominated industries (trucking and technology) to find out how they are planning to continue the growth and momentum of their online “Airbnb” style exchange platform by adding more and more value through sensor-based tracking technologies.

Cities Must Aim Higher if They’re to Be Ready for the Internet of Things

Ask Kevin Ashton what he meant when he reportedly coined the term “Internet of Things” while working at MIT before the turn of the last millennium and he’d probably tell you he meant computers evolving to becoming independent actors capable of understanding and reacting to events around them, not dependent on the human input of data.