When vendors declare a server, router, or console manager “end‑of‑life” (EOL), IT leaders must immediately reassess their infrastructure portfolio. This proactive review ensures that mission‑critical services remain available and that the data centre continues to meet the high uptime expectations o

Bob Emmerson“Working with Blockchain: All the Basics” delivers a concise, clear overview of Bitcoin and Distributed Ledger Technology, illuminating how they are reshaping business. While Bitcoin has attracted much online hype, this book keeps the business case front‑and‑center and backs it with real

Historically, managing mobile networks was a predictable endeavor: voice and text traffic behaved within known parameters, allowing operators to forecast usage and preempt issues. The rise of mobile internet introduced a flood of new variables. Operators found that users consistently outpaced expec

Tanya WeaverDigital technology is increasingly embedded in everyday life, from the devices we use to the services we rely on. As a result, organizations need a workforce equipped with the technical skills to sustain and grow this digital economy.Despite a surge in digital tech jobs—reaching 1.64 mil

During a recent visit to Dell EMC’s IoT Lab in Limerick, I met Dr. Steven Davy, Research Unit Manager of the Programmable and Autonomous Systems group at Telecoms Software & Services Group (TSSG). He explained how TSSG’s latest initiative, “Cow‑to‑Cloud,” is essentially a Fitbit for cows. TSSG,

Flooding is the fastest‑moving natural disaster that can cripple a city’s economy, infrastructure, and residents’ wellbeing. A 2015 Pew Charitable Trusts study found that U.S. flood damage cost nearly $2 billion annually from 2006‑2015, and in 2016 alone, flood and hurricane disasters cost the nati

A new report from industry analysts IoT Analytics GmbH outlines how small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can identify the right digitalisation model. With the explosion of IoT‑based solutions, Jeremy Cowan explains that the authors aim to guide SMEs through the complexities of the Internet of

Alex Gledhill Our future health, autonomous mobility, and cultural events hinge on a single technology: 5G. As the next generation of wireless infrastructure, 5G will become the cornerstone upon which emerging industries and businesses align to shape shared futures. While most people associate 5G w

Robin Kent, Director of European Operations at Adax, discusses how the Internet of Things is poised to transform everyday life, yet the market’s growth remains uneven.While manufacturers push IoT devices, infrastructure readiness lags. A recent industry report revealed that 86% of service providers

Keith Shea, General Manager of Helix IoT Solutions at Wind River, shares practical insights on the full lifecycle of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployments.Step One is straightforward: agree to reap the benefits of an IIoT rollout. Step Two is far more complex—deploying and managing fog, c

During a recent House of Lords debate, Martha Lane Fox highlighted the UK’s “sleepwalking” through digital change and urged a stronger push for digital literacy. The pace of digital evolution is accelerating, and enterprises must adapt to keep up. For many years, legacy network architecture was su

BICS Extends into the Digital Realm with TeleSign Deal Telecom operators, and even their parent companies, must diversify beyond shrinking voice revenues. According to Jeremy Cowan, this shift is no longer a surprise—it’s a critical evolution that presents complex challenges. IoT Now spoke with Da

In the first part of this series, George Mulhern, CEO of Cradlepoint, highlighted Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) as the most significant shift in enterprise networking since the Internet itself. One of SDN’s most tangible impacts is the transformation of the Wide Area Network (WAN). Today’s work

While autonomous vehicles dominate headlines, the automotive industry must first establish a robust connected‑car ecosystem. Over‑the‑air (OTA) software and data updates are the linchpin—an IHS Market study from 2015 projected OTA could save manufacturers more than US$35 billion worldwide by 2022.

Suren Arustamyan at JeraSoftOn the back of connectivity developments for vehicles, new business opportunities will emerge, driving traffic demand on this network. The research agency Technavio released a report on the machine‑to‑machine (M2M) services market, defining them as value‑added services fo

Ken Munro at Pen Test PartnersIf the Gartner hype cycle is an accurate gauge, the Internet of Things (IoT) is now entering the trough of disillusionment. Recent studies show that roughly 60% of pilot deployments fail to deliver on their promises. While isolated projects may stumble, the broader mark

Bob Emmerson Industrial IoT (IIoT) hinges on a straightforward principle: capture device data and unlock its value. Vendors bundle hardware, software, and services into comprehensive, bottom‑up solutions that span from connected devices to enterprise‑grade platforms. These offerings form the value

Augmented reality (AR) enriches our senses by overlaying virtual elements onto the real world. While many people associate AR with gaming, its applications span far beyond entertainment. By 2020, analysts projected the AR market would reach $100 billion (€83.41 billion). Enterprise AR is expected t

Chris Forde of The Open Group explains how open standards are becoming the backbone of modern digital and global business strategies. Enterprises across sectors are recognizing that to thrive amid rapid change, they must move beyond isolated solutions and adopt shared frameworks, reference architect

Today, nearly every industrial organization is advancing toward the next phase of digital transformation—adopting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to harness big‑data analytics and boost production efficiency, reliability, and end‑to‑end supply‑chain performance. As COO of JeraSoft, Suren