The Internet has had a wild ride, from the dorm rooms of universities like Stanford and Harvard, to the office parks of Silicon Valley, to our desktops and our pockets. And now the Internet is starting to show up throughout our homes, built into items as large as refrigerators and washing machines to devices as […]
Author Archives: Ida Hübschmann
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Apr
Apr
Education has led us to improve technology exponentially, and that technology should in turn be used to bolster the way we teach students. The Internet of Things is a technology that is already having a big impact in a multitude of areas, and it’s easy to see why. IoT can gather, process, and communicate data […]
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Mar
Climate change is an incredibly important issue for humanity to solve. The impact that climate change has on our way of life is already being felt in many areas. Some people might think that these problems occurred because of humanity’s rapidly evolving technology, and therefore everything was better in the past. But in reality, the […]
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Mar
Mar
The IoT industry has grown significantly over the last few years. According to research, in 2018, worldwide expenditure on IoT technology was $646 billion. This is projected to grow to $1 trillion in 2022. Fuelling this growth is a confluence of factors. On the one hand, the pandemic has driven a spike in demand for […]
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One of the most important aspects to consider in almost all technological projects is scalability. IoT is no different. Furthermore, if you already know your IoT solution is going to be consistently adding more devices and need to handle an increasing amount of data, scalability should be at the front of your mind. If not […]
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May
May
In light of several high-profile data breaches, data security is now at the forefront when it comes to internet regulation. From the UK’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the US Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), governments around the world realize that data protection is increasingly important. This is no different in the rapidly expanding IoT […]
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May
May
Europe’s IoT ecosystem is thriving. Thanks to European Commission initiatives such as the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation, the IoT European Platforms Initiative, and working documents to advance Europe’s IoT industry, the continent is expected to account for 25% of worldwide IoT spending by the year 2024. However, since the World Bank deemed regulatory […]
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If there’s one thing everyone’s talking about this year, it’s data privacy. The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing remote work shift have left workers more vulnerable to privacy breaches than ever before. And this couldn’t be more relevant to the IoT industry, which is fuelled by big data. In order to regulate data privacy, the EU’s […]
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The IoT cloud server has become an extremely popular platform for developers looking for a location for their IoT solutions and devices. The apparent strengths of a cloud-based IoT solution are that it’s straightforward to use and easily scalable. However, IoT and the cloud aren’t always a match made in heaven. Why is this? And […]
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IoT is undoubtedly making our lives easier: at home and in the workplace. The growth of the Internet of Things is only going to continue to gather pace, too. In fact, by the end of 2021, it’s estimated that 35 billion IoT devices will be installed across the globe. By 2025, that number is set […]