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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. By 2027, the global number of connected IoT devices is projected to exceed 29 billion, a significant increase from the 16.7 billion devices reported in 2023.

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Accelerating Industry 4.0 at warp speed: The role of GenAI at the factory edge

CIO

While warp speed is a fictional concept, it’s an apt way to describe what generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) are doing to exponentially accelerate Industry 4.0. I am fascinated and passionate about helping manufacturers leverage Gen AI-fueled edge deployments that break through legacy Industry 4.0

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What is enterprise architecture? A framework for transformation

CIO

Enterprise architecture definition Enterprise architecture (EA) is the practice of analyzing, designing, planning, and implementing enterprise analysis to successfully execute on business strategies. Making it easier to evaluate existing architecture against long-term goals.

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Edge Computing: a powerful enabler for industrial frontline workers

CIO

For industrial sector organizations, frontline workers play a crucial role in achieving productivity, efficiency, and safety targets. Traditional, centralized computing architectures cannot deliver the speed and reliability required for critical frontline tasks. Enhanced safety: Safety is a critical concern in the industrial sector.

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Regulation remains the strongest multiplier to cybersecurity growth

CIO

According to a report from Frost & Sullivan, the GCC cybersecurity industry continues to grow, with F&S estimating it to triple in value by 2030 to reach 13.4 The Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities have also been increasing. According to Statista, the number of IoT devices exceeded 15 billion in 2023.

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Review of Industrial IoT Solutions – Part I

Perficient

Edge computing and more generally the rise of Industry 4.0 At the core of Industry 4.0 The basic flow of data can be summarize like so: Events are emitted by IoT devices over OPC-UA or MQTT to a local broker. Industrial IoT (IIoT) solution overview diagram. Both are IoT optimized transport protocols like HTTP.

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An Overview of IoT eSIM Technology

The Crazy Programmer

The number of internet of things (IoT) connections are expected to reach 25 billion by 2025. As the IoT device connections increase, there is more demand for cellular connectivity from the enterprises and industries that use IoT devices. What is IoT eSIM? Challenges to the Adoption of IoT eSIM technology.

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