What is the Internet of Things – and what does it mean for us all?

The Internet of Things (IoT) feels like an idea whose time has come. Press and analysts are talking about it, conferences are being organised and the first IoT products are beginning to appear. So let’s begin by looking at what the Internet of Things is, and what it is not. A good definition is from BT - “The Internet of Things refers to technologies that allow networked devices to sense other devices and interact and communicate with them.” The ‘Things’ are real world objects – essentially anything that can have a sensor embedded within it and is able to communicate wirelessly with the wider world, such as vehicles, machines, buildings, people, animals, goods or the environment around us. One Dutch farmer has fitted his cows with sensors so he can be alerted to any health issues or when they need milking.

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Wiliot

At Wiliot, we bring connectivity and intelligence to everyday products and packaging; things previously disconnect from the Internet of Things. The Wiliot Platform combines cloud services and IoT Pixels, computing elements that can power themselves by harvesting radio frequency energy. This revolutionary mixture of cloud and semiconductor technology is being used by some of the world’s largest brands, food, and pharmaceutical companies to change how we make, distribute, sell, use and recycle products. Our investors include Amazon, Verizon, NTT DoCoMo, Qualcomm, PepsiCo, and Softbank.

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IoT To The Rescue For Biotech & Pharma Manufacturing

whitePaper | March 30, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) could not be timelier for biotech/pharma. With fierce cost pressures, thepush for value-based outcomes, and the need for flexible manufacturing solutions, the IoT is the much-needed shot in the arm to bring about transformational change.

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Embedding Generative AI and Advanced Search into your Appswith MongoDB

whitePaper | July 11, 2023

Never before has the launch of a new technology so rapidly fired the imagination of enterprises and consumers alike. The arrival of ChatGPT in November 2022 showcased the potential of Generative AI powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) in addressing a vast array of new use cases. These use cases were previously unimaginable with conventional computing and analytical AI (now sometimes described as “traditional” or “classic” AI).

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TURNING THE INTERNET OF THINGS INTO REALITY

whitePaper | January 15, 2020

The prospects are exciting. By enhancing resources with IoT, employees and organizations generate new value. Notable examples include improved air quality in cities and increased availability and reliability of rail vehicles of up to 99%. Other IoT implementations cut non-technical power losses in half, saving $150 million for an electric utilities company in Brazil, and reduce delivery days in electronics manufacturing from 25 to less than 7, improving quality at the same time.

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Internet of Things (IoT) IoT on cloud – Enabling future of oil and gas industry

whitePaper | January 2, 2020

The ongoing improvement in cost and performance capabilities of computing, storage, bandwidth and software application has led to advancement in information, communication and connectivity technologies and triggered new waves of innovations. The Internet of Things (IoT) represents one major concept within these innovations that promotes the connection of everything in manifold contexts and industries. This includes connecting machines, facilities, fleets, network and even people to sensors and controls; feeding sensor data into advanced analytics applications and predictive algorithms; automating and improving the maintenance and operations of the machine and the entire systems.

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Dell PowerScale: Network Design Considerations

whitePaper | January 23, 2023

The information in this publication is provided as is. Dell Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in this publication, and specifically disclaims implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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Technology Efficiencies and Opportunities for Universities

whitePaper | March 22, 2022

There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated innovation and changed the way institutions now approach teaching, learning, working and research. While technology has played a growing and supporting role in student engagement and enabling teachers and administrative staff to take advantage of the very latest resources, it has now taken the lead role and provided many more opportunities for students, teachers and staff to succeed.

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Wiliot

At Wiliot, we bring connectivity and intelligence to everyday products and packaging; things previously disconnect from the Internet of Things. The Wiliot Platform combines cloud services and IoT Pixels, computing elements that can power themselves by harvesting radio frequency energy. This revolutionary mixture of cloud and semiconductor technology is being used by some of the world’s largest brands, food, and pharmaceutical companies to change how we make, distribute, sell, use and recycle products. Our investors include Amazon, Verizon, NTT DoCoMo, Qualcomm, PepsiCo, and Softbank.

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