IoT

November 8, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

My IoE World: Starting the Day Fit and Connected

Introduction It’s mind-boggling to see the speed at which people, process, data, and things are becoming more and more connected. The Internet of Everything (IoE) world is already happening.  But what does that world really look and feel like in our daily lives?  How are our everyday experiences cha…

November 5, 2013

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

From Information to Innovation: The New CIO in an Internet of Everything World

In my role at Cisco, I have taken interest in understanding how we, as people, are driving the need for innovative technology to fuel change in our world. As we find new ways to interact as consumers or communicators, we demand that technology keep pace – to be fast and to adapt.   Today’s Chief Inf…

November 4, 2013

EDUCATION

The Internet of Things opens up new energy management opportunities

There was a point in time when classrooms had one, maybe two things to plug in – most likely an overhead projector. When teachers were done teaching for the day, it was powered down to make sure electricity was not wasted. Over the years, the number of devices needed per individual has exploded as t…

November 4, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

There’s No Place Like (a Connected) Home

It doesn’t take long to realize it’s going to be one of those days. You drag out of bed, bleary-eyed after a bad night’s sleep in a stuffy, overheated room. Desperately in need of a caffeine jolt, you then discover that you’re out of coffee. You turn on the TV but are too harried to take in the morn…

November 1, 2013

EDUCATION

How Can we Keep Skills In Step with the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming a major accelerator for innovation of all industries and government. The idea of an increasingly digital world where mobility of applications and people are commonplace, where all types of things are connected and provide more intelligence and value is becomi…

October 31, 2013

GOVERNMENT

Public Safety Blog Series-Highlights from IACP 2013 in Philly

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 120th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)  Conference and Expo in Philadelphia. It was an honor to attend this event and learn from experts about best practices in public safety as well as to recognize this years Winners and Final…

October 31, 2013

NETWORKING

Advanced Use of CMX at the Internet of Things World Forum in Barcelona

The inaugural IoT World Forum closed today in Barcelona with the overall sentiment being that it was a resounding success. One of the key messages that emerged was the need for everyone to work together and for the customer solutions of the future to be drive by business outcomes or capabilities, ra…

October 30, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

IoT World Forum Day 1 by the Numbers

This week I’m at the inaugural Internet of Things World Forum, hosted by Cisco.  To give you a sense of what was discussed in just one day, I thought I’d capture some of the more interesting tweets and stats.  Below the tweets is a fun short video where I interviewed SAP’s Benjamin…

October 30, 2013

NETWORKING

Cisco CMX Solution In Action at the Internet of Things World Forum

Today’s events at the IoT World Forum included a very interesting keynote address by Cisco’s CEO John Chambers, as well as some exciting breakout sessions. Leading business executives shared their ideas and visions, which in turn are shaping IoT across their industries. It’s been a special tre…