One of the more popular phrases associated with the internet of things is the "Fourth Industrial Revolution." This is the idea that the combination of cheap sensors, connectivity, and cheap analytics will lead to a holistic view of the world, and to … [Read more...]
Connecting your business changes your org chart
Hirotec, an auto supplier that makes door handles and other enclosures for companies including General Motors and Mazda, is in the middle of a big project to organize existing information it has collected from its connected plant machinery. Its goal … [Read more...]
Podcast: The industrial internet of things is gaining ground
You asked and we delivered! This week Kevin discusses the possibility of using the Nvidia Shield as a smart home controller of sorts (and gives his impression of its gaming chops). I give an early review of the Stringify app which is now out for … [Read more...]
Technology Profile: Time Sensitive Networking aims to bring Ethernet to Industrial IoT
I visited the opening of an industrial internet of things lab at National Instruments this week to see what is happening in the industrial side of the connected world. First off, I make a distinction between smart home, enterprise IoT and industrial … [Read more...]