Why is my solution not scaling?

Do you sell a product, solution or software platform that runs unmanned in a public venue? Is the mission of your business to scale nationwide? If the answer is yes, you are also in the network business, and your future is ownership. Your business is not going to hit critical mass if you rely on a 3rd party or your customer for network connectivity and Internet access. Gone are the days of the shared enterprise connection. You’re living on sandy beaches if you think someone else will provide the backbone for your product or service. Continue reading “Why is my solution not scaling?”

13 Ways Any Business Can Start Leveraging IoT

Simple building management remains the cornerstone in any IoT deployment. Think thermostats, shades, lights and access control. IoT is a fabric of different technologies that all pivot on the building maintenance system initially deployed. If you can elate people with simple things like easy access, comfort and savings, everything else becomes an additional value prop.

~ Tom Roberto

 

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16 Effective Steps For Securing Corporate And Personal IoT Networks And Platforms

Many IoT platforms try to use their internet connections as a means of sharing connectivity with other devices or within their ecosystem. This tendency is riddled with ethical and logistical problems. IoT, by definition, is about the “thing” it’s performing, not the connection it inherently needs. Zero trust should be applied here, and the connection should be inaccessible.

~ Tom Roberto

 

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13 Ways Edge Computing Can Benefit Businesses

IoT, digital signage and the IP fabric that is assembling for retail and enterprise are built for edge computing. The business of tomorrow will rely on data mining and the collection of data points into the trillions. Edge computing allows businesses to aggregate this data and make use of cloud service in tandem with on-premise equipment and sensors to collect real-world data without opt-in.

~ Tom Roberto

 

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