Many smart device developers have set their sights on the healthcare industry. And for good reason: it’s an industry ripe for development, with plenty of room for everything from tiny improvements in staff productivity to revolutionary breakthroughs in medical...
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Here’s where you can keep up on the latest trends in IoT and embedded systems, with some excellent advice thrown in.How audio & image signal processing in IoT is revolutionizing all industries
A number of businesses are starting to use audio and image signal processing in IoT systems and applications to transform the way they run their companies and do business.
The addition of audio and image signal processing in Internet of Things systems and applications delivers a number of benefits, ranging from cost savings to supply chain efficiencies. Better yet, these benefits are possible across just about any industry (although some are benefitting more than others).
How smart retailers are increasing ROI with IoT
While 2018 was the best holiday shopping season in six years (US sales were up more than 5 percent in stores), closures of big names such as Sears and ToyRUs demonstrate the fragile state of brick-and-mortar stores. And, during that same season, online sales saw a much larger increase: up 19 percent from the year before.
How IoT is Changing Businesses
Companies are making a shift in their operations. Instead of relying on human-generated reports or manual process checks, businesses are increasingly relying on non-human team members: Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Devices connected to the internet are helping companies do their jobs more efficiently.
How digital twin technology and IoT can help your business succeed
The global digital twin market is expected to reach $15 billion by 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37 percent between 2017 and 2023. Major companies such as General Electric, IBM, and Microsoft are using digital twin technology to optimize products and services, perform predictive maintenance and health monitoring, and design new products. Gartner named digital twins as one of the top 10 technology trends for 2019, noting that the focus of this technology will be in IoT.
Samsung takes smart clothing to the next level
Smart fabric and textile technology is continually advancing, giving rise to new applications and opportunities that can bring life-changing implications. The recent news on the latest smart clothing from Samsung gives a perfect example of the greater impact smart...
You don’t have to give up performance to have energy-efficient embedded systems
The embedded systems market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of more than 4 percent between 2017 and 2023. Some of the main drivers of market growth include the growing demand for wearables; the increased usage of embedded sensors in implanted,...
SDS is a sponsor of the BSides Long Island event on January 26
BSidesLI is an information security conference that’s completely volunteer operated and organized. By bringing a BSides conference here to Long Island, it helps to form a community of like minded people who share similar attributes. It promotes the ability expand...
The benefits of Fog-based Machine Learning in Industrial IoT
Industrial IoT systems have unique requirements and constraints that impact the design of IoT solutions for industrial use. Industrial equipment has a long lifetime, measured in decades, and systems often have legacy edge sensors that are outdated and lack the necessary bandwidth to reach the cloud.
Beyond fashion: How smart fabrics are changing the game across industries
The global smart fabrics market was valued at $1.72 billion in 2017 and is forecasted to hit $4.08 billion by 2023. This represents a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of more than 19 percent over this five-year period.
SDS CTO Kuzemchak spoke at IDTechEx on November 15
Ed Kuzemchak, CTO and Director of IoT at Software Design Solutions (SDS), is presenting at IDTechEx on November 15, 2018 on “Industrial IoT Systems—The Promise and the Practice.”
Breaking news: How to protect yourself against a supply chain attack
A recent Bloomberg article provides a deep dive into just how serious a supply chain attack can be for your business. According to the article, Chinese spies used a tiny microchip on server boards to gain access to more than 30 American companies, including Amazon and Apple.
Embedded software trends, challenges, and best practices
The embedded software market was estimated at $11 billion in 2017, and is forecasted to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 7 percent between 2018 and 2024. But new challenges are constantly emerging as more devices become connected through the Internet of Things (IoT).