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Here’s where you can keep up on the latest trends in IoT and embedded systems, with some excellent advice thrown in.
Samsung SmartThings Supports Matter Protocol

Samsung SmartThings Supports Matter Protocol

One obstacle to widespread IoT adoption by consumers is the varying and often incompatible smart technology standards. It’s difficult for customers who don’t have highly technical backgrounds to set up seamless, cohesive home IoT ecosystems without expert help. 

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Data Diodes Boost IoT Security

Data Diodes Boost IoT Security

Industrial networks often contain highly sensitive or classified information. Everything from personal employee information to proprietary product formulations—and even vital financial accounts—are stored on business networks. It’s clear why many major companies treat network security very seriously—at least on the surface. 

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Industrial IoT Usage is Increasing Due to COVID-19

Industrial IoT Usage is Increasing Due to COVID-19

ustrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployments have accelerated in recent years. The sharpest rise occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, when IIoT adoption surged after the second quarter of 2020. As of 2021, 77 percent of companies surveyed report having at least one active IoT project.  

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Network Automation and IoT

Network Automation and IoT

Back in 2016, Alfonso Velosa, research vice president and analyst for IoT at Gartner, stated: “The IoT itself will help digital transformations but will take 5 to 10 years to gain mainstream adoption.”

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Geopolitics and Semiconductor Supply Chain

Geopolitics and Semiconductor Supply Chain

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing restrictions and logistical issues caused dysfunction for supply chains that had never faced obstacles of this magnitude before. Infosys Consulting reported that 57 percent of global supply chains encountered at least a 25 percent dip in operations because of new health regulations. Now, a precarious geopolitical situation threatens to throw gas on the flame. 

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Permanent Roaming Barriers to Global IoT

Permanent Roaming Barriers to Global IoT

Many industries are moving toward global IoT implementation in commercial applications. IoT-powered devices streamline production processes and save companies time and money. But the major hurdle in achieving full implementation for global IoT services are the complications presented by barriers to permanent roaming.

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