Big data can provide a wealth of information that helps businesses to make informed decisions. Data analysis can help every aspect of business more predictable, understand new opportunities, and uncover inefficiencies. This is increasingly evident in the logistics heart of every organization: warehouse management. Big data applications are transforming the way warehousing is … [Read more...] about How Big Data is Transforming Warehousing
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Why We Need to Rethink Security for Wearable Tech
As ubiquitous computing continues to become the focal point of our daily lives, it is more important than ever to make decisions about the scope of data people unknowingly share. With wearable technology, users are enjoying the comfort that comes through ambient intelligence. However, they also risk potentially exposing their private data to nefarious actors. For example, a … [Read more...] about Why We Need to Rethink Security for Wearable Tech
IoT Progress: What’s Really Happening with Driverless Cars in 2017?
Theres been a lot of buzz about driverless cars since the first prototypes were announced. However, aside from a few grim stories about accidents (like the fatal crash involving a driverless Tesla in 2016 due to a combination of sensor and driver failure) and sporadic updates on the progress of driverless cars, most people havent seen them on the roadbecause there arent that … [Read more...] about IoT Progress: What’s Really Happening with Driverless Cars in 2017?
How do the USA’s Slow Internet Speeds Impact Big Data Implementation
Many people think that internet in the US is the fastest in the world. The truth is that the internet network in the United States is fundamentally broken. It requires huge investments in order to compete with the nationwide networks of Norway, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and many other developed countries. You can use an internet speed test if you're curious about your own … [Read more...] about How do the USA’s Slow Internet Speeds Impact Big Data Implementation
Why Drones could be the Future of Real-Time Mapping
For some, drones are nothing but a punch lineAmazons next attempt at replacing humans in their day-to-day operations, or a device that crashes at the drop of the hat. To others, theyre a sign of an uneasy futurea future theyre not comfortable with. Despite these misgivings, there are a lot of exciting uses for drones, and theyre earning a spot in our world. Mapping is something … [Read more...] about Why Drones could be the Future of Real-Time Mapping