Last July 25, was held the Deciphering IoT event in San Francisco at Intercontinental Hotel and we were present at the event. Internet of Things is one of the most highlighted growth areas by all IT analysts. In fact, any significant business forecast for the next years includes IoT, in one form or another. The IoT Deciphering event explored how the Internet of Things has become the driving force behind…
Internet of Things World 2017, held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in the heart of Silicon Valley between the 13th and 17th of May, brought together hundreds of companies and leaders in the IoT space. With a new look for 2017, were 3 days of learning, discovery, partying and networking of course. Also were at the event 150+ startups and 250+ exhibitors. Of course, that the Konker returned from…
An article published recently in the IoT News highlighted the main advantages for small and medium businesses with the use of connected devices and they are not few. For example, the massification of smartphones and smartwatches. These devices generate and store data of multiple specialties and can influence even business operations. The cloud-based software solutions can be a great fit for small business owners, such as cut infrastructure costs significantly,…
It is no surprise that new machine learning technologies and the power to analyze large amounts of data have created unique opportunities in the e-commerce industry. Thanks to data-driven enhancements for ads, upselling, and cross-selling, online shoppers are able to get "what they want, when they want". Such transformation had a direct impact on business efficiency, driving more sales and improving customer satisfaction. But it also widened the gap between…
The Mobile World Congress 2017 was a success, as always. Of course the Internet of Things theme was present and many cases of real use of IoT were discussed. I share here with you 3 trends that I thought relevant this year. 1. IoT Security Security remains a priority when it comes to IoT, especially with recent IoT DDoS attacks and other high-level violations. A great panel titled "Enabling Security…
Now that CES 2017 has come to a close, we can reflect on some of the key takeaways from the event. Here we highlight three trends in IoT THE IOT TERM IS DEAD – we'll explain At CES we hardly heard the word “Internet of Things” that was interesting. Companies no longer want to become “IoT companies”: they are thinking about connected as an evolution of their existing product lines. EASE…
Defined as a pioneer of a brand new technological world, now leaded by the IoT, the smart tags already have changed the meaning of the word “efficiency” in business. Even if at first sight this technology has similar functions to the bar code, in fact it has represented a bolder step in improving the corporative efficiency and the time to market for solutions in the logistic, retail and industrial segments.…
Smart cities are becoming a reality nowadays, and the Internet of Things represents a huge part of that evolution. Today we will talk more about some of the best connected solutions that are already changing our lives. If you have not read the first part, check it out here! Smart lighting Due to a growing demand, the electricity is becoming a very expensive resource. All kinds of waste, especially in…
After the first wave of innovation, the Internet of Things is today a more “mature” technology. And the good news about the current stage of the development of connected solutions is how real and viable are now becoming the execution of all these ideas. Never before the world of the future has been so close to become a reality. Proof of this is everywhere nowadays, with the rise of Smart…
Companies with better internet security indexes tend to be better seen by customers. Despite the obviousness of that statement, not every company is aware of that matter before growing its own investments in the technology area. And the financial factor not only weights in that balance, but also the privacy of the users. However, due to the growing demand for the internet and computing networks, ensuring the protection of data…
The benefits that the IoT brings to our lives are becoming common stories in the news. However, what few people imagine is that behind what is seen as a final product by the general public, there is a lot of cutting-edge technology being developed. One of the most important platforms related to controlling the process of that technology is the dashboard, the tool of which we’ll speak today. Basically, the…
We are daily following in magazines, newspapers, and on the internet the fast evolution of the IoT (Internet of Things). However, even with the velocity of technological innovation, we cannot leave aside the care for the environment. Thinking about it, several companies have started to create and invest in connected solutions that contribute with environmental preservation. In this text, you will get to know some of these devices, which are…
As you have read in previous posts, the Internet of Things (IoT) allows everything to be connected. Truly everything! Objects or even your business -- wether in the area of industry, retail, agriculture, logistics, security, and many other trades -- can be 100% connected to the Internet, monitored and controlled remotely, 24 hours a day. In this post, you will get to know a bit more about some of those…
Approaching the client to the brand is one of the daily challenges of any company. But with the Internet of Things, this became easier. It is already possible to offer to the client personalized experiences, for example, when entering a store, the customer can automatically receive on a smartphone, connected to wi-fi, a welcome message from the establishment. Another smart solution is when trying clothes on. A virtual mirror can…
In the rush of everyday life, not always we realize how much "cellphones" -- which used to have basic features such as calling and sending text messages -- have devolved and now are called smartphones. These devices have become true intelligent machines and have so many features that sometimes make irrelevant the fact that such devices also make calls. The evolution of the Internet, which was previously only accessible through…
The Internet of Things can bring great benefits for the growth and development of business. This is nothing new. However, how this technology works in the optimization process of resources for the industry, and can bring benefits in the production process? The revolution in the technology of the Internet of Things in the industry is not based on simply inserting intelligence in objects, but linking the "things" to the business.…
The Internet of Things can be used and adapted to all types of business, including the logistics sector. For example, with the IoT technology in your business, it is possible to know where the delivery of your customer is, departure time, and arrival at the next destination, among other data. To receive and manage information services, assist in the manufacturing process, supply and distribution of a company in real time,…
Have you ever imagined keeping up in real time the development of your plantation? Optimizing even the consumption of natural resources? Solutions connected with meteorological sensors are already available in the market, as well as,irrigation systems, and water information, that will ensure a much more productive and efficient agriculture, contributing to food production. Intelligent systems such as these, give farmers control over production of the planting season, allowing access to…
The evolution of technology focused on the “Internet of Things” is becoming faster and has caused major changes in the daily lives of companies and people. To follow this process, Konker offers a platform which helps you to connect all the "things", in a quick and simple way. How? We want to help you throughout the entire building process of the solution. Among the possibilities of resources, Konker platform allows…
A few years ago, it was impossible to imagine being 100% connected. However, with the technological advances of the last decades, we are moving to a world in which all - or nearly all - of the solutions will be connected. All of these benefits are possible with "the third wave of the Internet": the Internet of Things. But what are these "things", characters of this smart world? Get to…
Konker participated in one of the largest conferences about the Internet of Things, the IoT World 2016 in Santa Clara - California, which happened between the 10th and the 12nd of May. The third edition of the event has attracted about 15,000 people, including companies working with IoT solutions, exhibitors and speakers. According to the IoT Analytics, some themes were featured during the event. Check out some of them below:…