Many organizations would like to implement edge computing, but its future will be determined, at least in part, by the cost of its hardware and the development of appropriate software. At present, edge computing is very expensive to install, and only large businesses and corporations can afford these systems. Two factors restrict the use of […]
Selecting an IoT Platform
When COVID-19 threatened to derail the manufacturing industry, it was Industry 4.0 that saved many manufacturers. Notwithstanding the supply chain issues that continue to pose challenges, 94% of respondents in a recent McKinsey survey said that Industry 4.0 helped them keep their operations running during the pandemic. The connective tissue that makes Industry 4.0 is the Internet […]
Cloud Computing vs. Edge Computing: What’s the Difference?
Much has been said about the mass migration towards cloud-based computing, known by most simply as “the cloud.” Organizations worldwide have shifted to the cloud for better security, scalability, and efficiency. However, much less is known about edge computing, another influential technology gaining traction. Edge computing is increasingly becoming the IT infrastructure of choice for enterprises that […]
3 Ways AI Engineering Can Help Drive Broader Adoption
There is no shortage of hype about AI’s potential. But to truly realize that value, we must deploy it in the field repeatedly and reliably in an ever-changing world – and therein lies the challenge. For AI to work sooner, better, and faster, organizations must operationalize more AI programs so they can start collecting and learning […]
Edge Computing: An Overview
Edge computing (EC) allows data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) to be processed near its source, rather than sending the data great distances, to data centers or a cloud. More specifically, edge computing uses a network of micro-data stations to process or store the data locally, within a range of 100 square feet. […]
Case Study: Jerry’s Foods Improves In-Store Data Infrastructure
The ability for people to be able to buy food and essential supplies, in-store IT and data infrastructure must be kept running. Jeff Miller, Director of IT at Jerry’s Foods, a national chain with fifty grocery, retail, hardware, and liquor stores, knows this reality very well. Miller explains that each Jerry’s Foods franchise includes many […]
2022 Predictions: Blockchain, Cloud, Machine Learning, and More
While much of last year focused on overcoming challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, technology innovations have continued and demonstrated the unstoppable power of human creativity. In 2022, we can expect to see many exciting developments in Data Management, including the acceleration of blockchain technology to protect health data, real-world use cases for quantum computing, and more. […]
Observability: Driving Digital Transformation in 2022 and Beyond
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen rapid digital transformation take over with a large emphasis on cloud adoption. In 2022, we can expect this trend to continue, if not increase. The disruptions that spiked cloud adoption back in 2020 aren’t behind us just yet and many organizations still have modernization efforts that need […]
Top Cloud and Cyber Asset Management Trends of 2022
Companies have been racing to mature their technologies and pursue digital transformations in the last few years, as a way to gain or maintain competitive advantage and resilience. This has led to an emerging area of focus: cyber asset management. Organizations are now taking inventory of their IT infrastructure and prioritizing more agile cyber asset […]
From the Edge to the Cloud and Back: Stitching Together the Edge Data Fabric
Data is the backbone of many industries – supply chain functions, AI development and operation, smart manufacturing, and customer engagement in the retail industry, just to name a few – and the recent uptick in data usage means companies are finding ways to capitalize on actionable insights. When organizations learn how to properly move and […]