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Digital transformation means IT, workforce and security transformation

Dell CMO: 'Digital transformation is a business-level conversation' LAS VEGAS--Digital transformation is a major focus of the programming at Dell EMC World 2017, but the process also requires major shifts in organizational approach to IT, workforce and security processes. That was the message Dell Chief...

Huawei launches eLTE SmartCampus solution for the enterprise

The Chinese vendor targets port management, mining and manufacturing companies Chinese vendor Huawei has released its eLTE SmartCampus to target enterprises in the port management, mining, and manufacturing sectors. Huawei’s wireless smart campus solution is designed to support automated production, intelligent logistics, and more efficient management. The...

IoT in the Enterprise: 3 Connectivity Requirements

Enterprises are adopting smart building technologies to reduce costs and streamline operations. Wireless sensors will monitor everything from heating and cooling to lighting, office machines, and security controls. These sensors need robust and reliable wireless connectivity. There are several requirements for providing the needed...

Cisco targets enterprise with new IoT platform

The enterprise solution is a part of the Cisco Jasper Control Center IoT platform Networking company Cisco has announced the availability of a new IoT platform, Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the management of enterprise mobile services and devices. The new solution is an...

Huawei and GE launch cloud-based predictive maintenance solution

Predictive maintenance is a key industrial IoT use case Chinese ICT vendor Huawei and GE Digital have launched a jointly-developed industrial cloud-based predictive maintenance solution that integrates Huawei's EC-IoT gateways and Agile Controller, GE's Predix platform, other partners' sensors and controllers, and industrial applications to construct information...

Enterprises use IoT for mobility management

Companies say they need a new way to manage smartphones Companies that want to capitalize on the IoT know that connecting their equipment isn't enough - they also need software to manage connected devices and analyze the data they generate. Employee smartphones and tablets are...

Microsoft looks to reduce internet of things complexity with new SaaS

Microsoft IoT Central connects to Azure cloud services; Connected Factory announced ahead of Hannover Messe Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft IoT Central, a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering aimed at reducing the complexity of IoT solutions. The company bills the solution as enabling "powerful IoT scenarios without...

Deutsche Telekom enterprise group wins IoT manufacturing deal in Germany

T-Systems, DT's enterprise group, will provide IoT services to manufacturing interest Kaeser Kompressoren Germany is a leader in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, a combination of federal investment by way of the Industrie 4.0 initiative and the key role manufacturing plays in the...

Industrial IoT case study: Thyssenkrupp transforms elevator maintenance

Microsoft Hololens and Azure platform join predictive maintenance industrial IoT solution used by Thyssenkrupp Elevator, escalator and moving walkway manufacturer Thyssenkrupp has been using the predictive maintenance capabilities of Microsoft's Azure suite, which allows Thyssenkrupp’s service technicians to identify problems with elevators. Combined with the...

South Korea harnessing the IoT to transform water management

IoT firm Freestyle Technology will deploy smart water meters in Gochang municipality under a five-year deal. Australian internet of things firm Freestyle Technology signed a $4.4 million contract to roll out an IoT water management solution for a municipal government in South Korea. Under terms...

Dell targets industrial, energy and transportation verticals with IoT gateway

As the internet of things continues to drive digital transformation in numerous industrial and enterprise vertical markets, leading IT vendors are continuously adapting product lines to better serve new use cases. For example, Dell recently introduced three variants of its Dell Edge Gateway 3000 Series...

IoT case study: Microsoft increases vending machine efficiency

Mars Drinks, part of global manufacturer and distributer of food and beverage products Mars Incorporated, is using internet of things technologies to improve the performance of its vending machines. The company initiated a pilot project in Germany with its KLIX vending machines. Initially, the primary...

Nokia partners with academia on enterprise IoT

In a new partnership with the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, Finnish network infrastructure vendor Nokia is looking to accelerate IoT solutions for both enterprises and operators. Nokia will provide the institution with IP routing, optical, fixed, 4G and 5G wireless technologies, plus applications and...

SoftBank selects Gemalto for IoT connectivity services

The Dutch firm will provide its remote SIM Provisioning platform Japanese telecommunications operator SoftBank has selected Dutch digital security firm Gemalto as a partner for On-Demand Connectivity (ODC) services enabling both consumer and industrial machine-to-machine (M2M) IoT connectivity and deployment of value added applications and...

Huawei targets enterprise with new IoT partnership

Software AG combining analytics tools with Huawei cloud, edge portfolio for E2E IoT With concerns ranging from non-standardized technology and security vulnerabilities, enterprises take a cautious approach to investing in internet of things (IoT) technologies. With an eye on making this an easier process, Huawei...

NEC trials IoT network control technology

NEC used VPN routers as well as SDN controllers and switches in IoT tests. NEC said it carried out a system trial allowing the company to create and utilize optimized networks by monitoring network traffic volumes and information tied to internet of...

Enterprise IoT Summit to showcase trends including security

New Gartner report calls lists IoT technologies 'that should be on every organization's radar' including security In a new report, Gartner Inc., an IT research and advisory firm, identifies 10 internet of things technologies it expects to broadly impact businesses in 2017 and 2018. Gartner...

Harman VP: With enterprise IoT ‘things need to just work’

New IoT Gateway supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with cellular and other IoT access technologies also configurable The enterprise market, despite facing numerous challenges in adoption, is embracing IoT solutions as a way to better monitor assets and gain operational efficiencies and savings. A persistent pain...

Nokia adds LoRa and NB-IoT connectivity to its IoT platform

In support of the various "internet of things" LPWAN connectivity schemes in the field, Nokia has updated its IoT platform to support narrowband-IoT and LoRa protocols, as well as included integrated applications focused on the smart city and automotive verticals. The Finnish network equipment vendor's...

Entel partners with Cisco Jasper to launch IoT services in Chile

Local enterprises will be able to launch IoT through the operator’s network and Cisco Jasper platform Chilean telecom operator Entel and Cisco Jasper announced the launch of internet of things (IoT) services in the South American nation. Through this new partnership, businesses and industries across Chile...

5 enterprise IoT use cases

The adoption of the enterprise IoT solutions is on the rise and a number of use cases prove the benefits enterprises can obtain through the deployment of internet of things tools. The use of IoT solutions is allowing enterprises to gain operational efficiencies and reduce...

2017 enterprise trends include cloud, bandwidth and security

Industry leaders weigh-in on trends in enterprise IT. As the internet of things continues to grow, producing massive amounts of potentially cost-saving data, enterprise decision makers are faced with numerous roadmaps – and many pitfalls – as they undertake the buzzy process...

Orange Business Services wins global IoT roaming contract with Viasat

French firm to offer IoT connectivity and management services. Orange Business Services won a three-year contract with Viasat Group for a global internet of things roaming service for up to 350,000 SIM cards. Under terms of the deal, the French company will provide its IoT connectivity platform...

SmarTone partners with Cisco Jasper to launch IoT services in Hong Kong

Local companies will be able to launch IoT services through the telco’s network and Cisco Jasper platform Hong Kong telecoms operator SmarTone, and Cisco Jasper announced the launch of internet of things (IoT) services in Hong Kong. Through this new partnership, businesses and industries in Hong...