Internet of Things

October 4, 2017

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

#CiscoChat Podcast | Ask the IoT Whiz: Defending Your Operations in the Era of IoT

This Cybersecurity Month, I’m pleased to present you with the second installment of the Ask the IoT Whiz #CiscoChat podcast, Defending Your Operations in the Era of IoT. In this episode we take a look at the possibilities and potential threats of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. As connected dev…

October 4, 2017

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Announcing Cisco Kinetic for Cities: New name, alignment and evolution for Smart+Connected Digital Platform

As more cities and communities undertake digital transformation, Cisco continues to lead with powerful research, vision, technology, and business models all designed to guide our customers’ journey. We continue to evolve our offerings—drawing on internal and partner resources and customer feedback—t…

October 3, 2017

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Extending the Reach of IoT – 4G LTE Secure Connectivity for Power and Space Constrained Deployments

The spotlight at the European Utility Week conference is focused on the newest member of the Cisco 800 Series Industrial Router family. The Cisco 807 Industrial Integrated Services Router fits in space constrained areas and consumes minimal power while delivering high performance secure connectivity…

September 21, 2017

RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY

Blockchain in retail: Cisco launches new IoT alliance

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about blockchain in recent months. The technology offers new opportunities for better security for retailers, but so far it does not have a clearly defined roadmap or protocols. As of September 19, Cisco has co-founded the Trusted IoT Alliance, a consortium of 17 c…

September 21, 2017

INNOVATION

Securing IoT: Job #1 for Everyone

If you’ve followed my blogs for long, you know I’m a big believer in the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is part of a digital transformation that will revolutionize virtually every industry—manufacturing, healthcare, mining, transportation, agriculture, and the list goes on. But to fulfill its promise…

September 15, 2017

DATA CENTER

Introducing the First Benchmark Standard for IoT 

We have reached a point where virtually every electronic device can be connected to the internet and interact with its surrounding environment. The explosive growth of the Internet of Things shows no signs of slowing down, and in fact, may actually be speeding up. We have already seen new businesses…

September 6, 2017

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Cisco Joins GSMA Open IoT Lab Initiative

Cisco is pleased to announce that the Cisco Milan Innovation Center (MIC) located in Vimercate, Italy has joined the GSMA Open IoT Lab initiative. The MIC is one of Cisco’s centers of innovation and technical expertise for Cisco’s mobility network solutions for Service Providers. These solutions inc…

September 5, 2017

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Operators Can Bridge the Gap for New IoT Revenues

The market for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networks, particularly NB-IoT and CAT-M1, is heating up. More and more Mobile Network Operators are engaged in trials or have already launched commercial services. Manufacturers are adding NB-IoT and CAT-M1 support to their sensors, modules, and devices. To…

August 24, 2017

INNOVATION

Drones Rising from the Fog

As adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) makes the world more “connected,” drones or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are no exception. We are seeing an increasing number of cloud-connected drones deployed for commercial applications. But what happens when there is an absence of continuous connect…