Internet of things (IoT) essentially is about connecting devices and applications together through the fabric of the internet. Although it isn't exactly a new technology, recent advancements in sensors, batteries, and motors have enabled development of more smart devices. Cisco estimates the number IoT connected devices in the world to increase to as much as 50 billion … [Read more...] about 5 Security Issues of the Internet of Things
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The 6 Biggest Cybersecurity Concerns for 2018
If there's anything you can say about the field of cybersecurity, it's that it's growing. By 2019, there will be 6 million new cybersecurity jobs on the market worldwide. This increase is commensurate with the increase in big data, which goes directly with advancements in both the cloud and the IoT. As the world moves closer to 180 zettabytes of data in 2025 (a conservative … [Read more...] about The 6 Biggest Cybersecurity Concerns for 2018
IoT, Autonomous Vehicles, Robots: Safety Will Determine Success
The current climate of non-stop cyberattacks seems remote to our everyday existence because it doesn't affect us physically. A hacker can hold data hostage and hit a company for thousands of dollars in ransom without anyone blinking an eye. Although this hurts bank accounts, it reinforces the reality that money doesn't have anything physical backing it. The digital world of big … [Read more...] about IoT, Autonomous Vehicles, Robots: Safety Will Determine Success
How Will the Internet of Things Impact Education?
The Internet of Things. It sounds like something quite innocuous and unassuming. It will turn out to be anything but. It's down to the sheer size of the thing. With the huge expansion of the internet that will come with 31 billion devices being added to the internet, the game is going to change entirely. The interesting thing is that like with so many innovations, we can't yet … [Read more...] about How Will the Internet of Things Impact Education?
4 Ways in Which IoT is Revolutionising Agriculture
When we think of IoT applications, raising livestock or growing crops are not the first visuals that come to our mind. According to Markets and Markets, the market for smart agriculture is expected to evolve up to $11.23 billion by the year 2022. The reason for this is that the farmers are getting more connected as they realise the potential of IoT technologies in enabling to … [Read more...] about 4 Ways in Which IoT is Revolutionising Agriculture