Adi Hirschtein of Iguazio In today’s IoT landscape, enterprises must make split‑second decisions. Adi Hirschtein, Iguazio’s product director, explains that sending data to a distant cloud—and back—creates latency that hampers both efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. Edge computing offers a compelling

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized industries worldwide, and the oil and gas sector is no exception. Offshore rig monitoring now leverages IoT to transform how operators manage safety, reliability, and cost. “IoT brings new horizons to offshore operations, turning traditional challenge

Nick Booth The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a seamless, intelligent living experience—provided it operates with the impartiality of a top‑class referee. The ideal mediator keeps the ecosystem flowing without imposing its own agenda. Unfortunately, industry giants have historically prioritized

Cloud computing delivers far more than cost savings—its real value lies in flexible deployment and rapid responsiveness to evolving business needs. Matthew Parker, UK sales director & country manager at InterCloud, explains that organisations can adopt new applications swiftly, onboard users qu

Joe Madden, principal analyst at Mobile Experts, explains the key levers that drive the profitability of an IoT service. Many businesses mistakenly focus on cloud providers, device subsidies, or spectrum costs, overlooking the most impactful variables. Mobile Experts’ ROI studies distill the debat

In 2017, Amazon announced a smart‑home system that would let couriers unlock delivery boxes at customers’ doors and leave packages safely inside. This bold move sparked debate about privacy and security. Maria Torrisi, Business Development Manager at JMartans Automation, explains how thoughtful im

Rapid Expansion of Human‑Centric TechnologiesA recent Gartner report forecasts a surge in human‑centric innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 4D printing, connected devices and self‑healing systems. Blockchain and IoT platforms are now maturing, and industry experts say we are firmly in

In an extensive study, German researchers examined data from 300,000 connected vehicles to uncover the prevalence of automotive fraud. Their findings revealed that 23% of Mini models and 27% of BMW 5 Series (E60 generation) had experienced some form of manipulation. These statistics underline a gr

According to IDC, the global count of Internet‑connected devices and sensors is projected to climb from 11 billion in 2016 to a staggering 80 billion by 2025. Tushar Bhatnagar, IoT Project Manager at TechMahindra, explains that this explosive growth will generate unprecedented volumes of data, offe

Panel (L-R): Nicole Eagan, Heath P. Terry, Michael Wignall & Tom Standage Artificial intelligence dominated the opening session of today’s Economist Innovation Summit (#EconInnov). For attendees like me—Jeremy Cowan—who had viewed AI as a set of chatbots and pilots, the session served as a decisive

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate, mirroring the consumer IoT boom. By enabling 24/7 access to device data, IIoT turns raw telemetry into actionable insights that drive efficiency, quality, and sustainability. According to Vizma Bramane, Marketin

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) enhance vehicle safety by monitoring surroundings, issuing warnings, applying brakes, and assisting with steering. The next decade will see rapid expansion of these systems, fueled by breakthroughs in sensor and LiDAR technology and evolving regulatory requ

Overview Today, the majority of organizations are migrating their infrastructure to public cloud environments and leveraging these platforms to manage the growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Over two‑thirds of enterprises now employ edge and near‑edge compute resources for IoT analytics, ma

Research indicates that Internet of Things (IoT) deployments are set to skyrocket over the next four years, growing 140% to exceed 50 billion connected devices by 2020.As costs and complexity of deploying connected devices continue to fall, IoT projects are no longer a distant dream but a tangible r

Wayne Munday of Rokk MediaThe public‑utility sector is fiercely competitive. As customer expectations rise and regulations remain unchanged, power and water providers are channeling enormous budgets into infrastructure upgrades. In 2016 alone, Deloitte reported that utility operators spent US$117 b

Greg Alcorn of Synectics Three technology breakthroughs—command and control, connectivity, and the cloud—are poised to transform the transport sector. According to Greg Alcorn, divisional director for Transport & Infrastructure at Synectics, the convergence of these technologies will empower o

Terri Hiskey of Epicor SoftwareLast year, the global voice‑recognition market was valued at $6.19 billion (€5.30 billion) and is projected to reach $18.30 billion (€15.68 billion) by 2023. Amazon Echo and Google Home exemplify how this technology is reshaping human‑machine interaction, according to

IHS Markit forecasts that the global count of Internet of Things (IoT) devices will reach approximately 75.4 billion by 2025, signalling a near‑universal presence of connected hardware across both industrial and consumer landscapes.In this piece, Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director at EU Automation

IoT and M2M stakeholders are witnessing a surge in ambition around the Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card, commonly known as the eUICC or eSIM. A 2017 IHS Markit study projected a jump from 109 million eSIM shipments in 2016 to nearly 1 billion by 2021, driven largely by the expanding IoT

North Sea wind farms are grappling with unexpected challenges that go beyond marine life. Germany’s largest turbine bearing structures failed after just 15 weeks—far short of the 15‑month lifespan predicted by predictive maintenance models. The costly repairs and subsequent redesign of the turbine