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Doug Drinkwater

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Doug Drinkwater is the Contributing Editor at Internet of Business. An experienced technology journalist and editor with a passion for emerging technology, his work has previously appeared on a number of well-regarded IT titles, including CIO.com, CSO Online, International Business Times, Macworld, Mashable, PCWorld, SC Magazine and The Gadget Show Magazine.

How secure is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things is on the cusp of making our lives easier as consumers and business professionals, but are these devices also making...
Connected transportation is lucrative but vulnerable, says ABI Research

Manufacturing and transportation lead the way for IoT spending

Internet of Things spending is now forecast to reach an eye-watering $1.3 trillion (£860 billion) by 2019, with three sectors in particular leading the...

This airline is using IoT wearables to track young flyers

Air New Zealand has been using wearable devices to track unaccompanied children on single and multi-sector flights, and plans to roll out the service...
The Internet of Things promises significant benefits for both retailers and customers. We look at the early advantages of this technology – and the chances for further growth.

5 ways the Internet of Things will change retail

The Internet of Things promises significant benefits for both retailers and customers. We look at the early advantages of this technology – and the...

This is why we’re launching Internet of Business

Today, Internet of Business starts on its journey to tell you what the Internet of Things is – and why it’s important. The worldwide IoT...

Wal-Mart to test drones for home delivery

US retailer Wal-Mart has applied to US regulators for permission to test drones for home delivery, pick-up and checking warehouse inventories. The company, the world's...

Study: IT execs waking up to IoT

It may be early days for the Internet of Things in business, but a new report suggests that IT executives are starting to realise...

Study: Consumers open to living in connected homes

A new report from research firm gFK has found that over half of consumers internationally believe that ‘smart’ or ‘connected’ homes will be a...
5 reasons why manufacturers are embracing IoT

5 reasons why manufacturers are embracing IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling manufacturers to be more efficient, productive and profitable in the face of increased competition worldwide. We look...

Coca-Cola drinks to the future of the Internet of Things

Fizzy drinks manufacturer Coca-Cola is betting on the Internet of Things to improve everything from its supply chain management and listening to customers, down...

EasyJet takes flight with IoT, rolls out sensors and wearables to...

Budget UK airline EasyJet is to roll out futuristic new uniforms to cabin crew with sensors and wearables next year. Announcing the news in a...
What exactly is the Internet of Things?

What exactly is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the latest technology buzzword doing the rounds but what does it mean exactly, and why is it exciting...
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