The Four Layers of Smart City Architecture, and How They Can be Implemented

There’s no question that technology has infiltrated every corner of our lives, from smartphones and watches to smart doorbells, electric cars, and non-stop streaming media. And most would agree that technology makes us smarter. Or at least more aware and engaged. Cities worldwide, too, have gotten smarter. As a matter of fact, smart cities are [...]

By |2023-12-13T18:42:55+00:00November 25th, 2021|

With 5G Still in Development, A Glimpse Ahead at 6G

5G technology has brought the world its fastest generation of wireless technology ever. Tech savants will tell you that includes greater speed, ultra-low latency, more reliability, grander network capacity and a better user experience. Experts believe, in fact, that the 5G rollout, when it is complete, will unleash “the Internet of Everything,” which has been [...]

By |2023-12-13T18:44:01+00:00November 20th, 2021|

Balancing Short- and Long-Term Goals in IoT Deployment

While there is considerable hype surrounding autonomous vehicles, there are still miles to go before widespread deployment of this technology. A 2020 MIT study concluded, in fact, that Level 4 implementation -- i.e., the appearance of self-driving vehicles that can handle complex situations, albeit with human monitoring -- will likely not be seen until at [...]

By |2021-09-23T19:05:15+00:00August 15th, 2021|

The Future of AI, According to Business Leaders

Momentum continues to gather within the business world around artificial intelligence, described by one leader as “the glue that stitches analytics results with actions” and another as a technological breakthrough that is essential for success. Still another leader surveyed the AI landscape and offered this assessment: “The future is indeed AI for everyone.” The present, [...]

By |2021-09-23T19:05:51+00:00August 8th, 2021|

The IOT Cybersecurity Act: What it Could Mean Going Forward

Leading up to the Presidential inauguration of Joe Biden, his Peloton had become a matter of national security. Equipped with a camera and a microphone, the President’s stationary bike has been considered a prime target for hackers, which led to a debate as to whether he should even bring it into the White House. Now, [...]

By |2021-04-28T15:37:52+00:00February 6th, 2021|

Tech in 2021: Get Ready for the Internet of Behavior

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the business landscape, and as we head into 2021 its impact will continue to be felt. While remote work has become a necessity at many businesses (something that promises to be the case, well into the new year), there are those enterprises where that is not possible -- where employees [...]

By |2021-12-21T20:26:20+00:00February 2nd, 2021|