We’re excited to share that Forrester has named Microsoft as a leader in the inaugural report, The Forrester New Wave™: Function-As-A-Service Platforms, Q1 2020 based on their evaluation of Azure Functions and integrated development tooling. We believe Forrester’s findings reflect the strong momentum of event-driven applications in Azure and our vision, crediting Azure Functions with“robust […]
Archives for March 2020
Take-home messages from the ‘Why IoT projects fail’ webinar
A recent webinar on Beecham Research’s 100-page “Why IoT projects fail and what to do about them” research report was hosted by IoT Now. Beecham CEO, Robin Duke-Woolley zeroed in on three topics that emerged from interviews with various companies and vendors, as Bob Emmerson reports. The first was IoT’s seemingly obvious reliance on connectivity, […]
A three-step approach to successful IoT adoption
Most would agree that the adoption rate of the Internet of Things (IoT) has fallen well short of predictions. Given the proven benefits that the IoT can deliver, such as preventative maintenance and real-time asset management, it’s confounding that every company isn’t well on its way to leveraging IoT. There are far more attempts to […]
IDC: Wearable device shipments reached 336.5M in 2019
The wearable tech market soared in the 4th quarter with an 82% growth rate, thanks to hearables. More about IoT Global wearable device shipments reached 336.5 million in 2019, IDC research found. The bulk of this growth comes from the fourth quarter, which reached a new high of 118.9 million devices shipped, or an 82% […]
6 IoT project best practices
Before your company implements an Internet of Things strategy, follow these steps, which include security and networking tips. Getty Images/iStockphoto Companies are investing in the Internet of Things (IoT), but few feel that they’re completely prepared for it. There are concerns about IoT security, integration with other technologies, and the ability to scale out IoT for […]
IBM code challenge winner uses open source and IoT for disaster relief
The Linux Foundation is hosting the open source firmware for Project OWL, which helps developers foster connectivity between first responders and civilians during or after natural disasters. The Linux Foundation announced Tuesday that it was hosting the open source IoT device firmware for Project OWL (organization, whereabouts and logistics), the winner of IBM’s “Call for […]
Data Governance Is Improving, But…
Corporate memories are at risk because the growth in data is outpacing companies’ ability to govern and manage it. Records and Information Management (RIM) professionals are drowning in data and, technologically speaking, they’re behind others in their organizations. The result is dirty data that’s hard to access, navigate, control and secure. In the worst cases, […]
4 Questions Businesses Should Ask About AI, 5G and Innovation
As we move into the 2020s, leaders must self-reflect and focus on how they can improve upon past AI, 5G and other innovation technologies to drive results. Image: sdecoret – stockadobe.com The start of 2020 marks a unique occasion to discover the opportunities that the interplay between people and artificial intelligence will create over the […]
2020 Whole Ball of Tax: Your ‘Go-To’ Tax Season Resource
Annual collection of resources aid the preparer and taxpayer alike The annual 2020 Whole Ball of Tax (WBOT) from Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting is now available to help journalists, reporters, and media in general better understand the nuances of the 2020 tax filing season. Filled with valuable information, WBOT is a comprehensive collection of […]
AI Hot Spots: Where Is Artificial Intelligence Heading Now?
As artificial intelligence matures, these nine areas and industries look like they are poised to benefit the most. 1 of 10 About a year ago, InformationWeek published a slideshow on 10 Prime Industries for AI Applications. Since then, the artificial intelligence landscape has shifted significantly. To find out how the AI market and how AI […]