Tag: Retail
Study: 1 in 5 businesses using the Internet of Things
A new analyst report suggests that the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) is growing in the B2B world, with a number of firms starting...
MIT to offer professional training for IoT
Paid online courses should give employees grasp of IoT fundamentals
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has begun to offer an online course designed to...
5 reasons why IoT needs data analytics
Data analytics is a critical component to any IoT roll-out. We look at five reasons why it’s so important.
Data analytics has been implemented in the...
Amazon launches Dash, the automatic IoT replacement service
Amazon has announced that the first Dash Replenishment Devices are now available, with printers, kitchen appliances and healthcare products all ready to use the...
WestRock and T-Ink to launch smart shelves
The Internet of Things is fast becoming one of the emerging technology concepts in retail, as proven at this week’s NRF show in New...
Analyts see opportunity and trouble ahead for IoT deployments
Two new reports have pointed out a series of issues that companies embracing the IoT will need to face in the coming few years....
IoT now a key part of BYOD strategies
The much-anticipated Internet of Things explosion is gathering pace, according to a recent survey by Tech Pro Research, with many businesses incorporating connected devices...
L’Oreal’s futuristic UV patch shows the potential of healthcare wearables
L’Oreal is known for its beauty products, but the company has put a toe in the world of the Internet of Things (IoT) with...
‘Smart’ tech goes from zany to brainy at CES
With many new innovations still being ‘conceptual prototype’ level, where is the smart money on ‘smart’ technologies this year? We looked at the latest...
IoT helping bricks-and-mortar stores fight back against online retailers
The Internet of Things could be a key weapon in the fight for retail supremacy between bricks-and-mortar stores and online outlets, allowing them to...
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...
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...