As artificial intelligence (AI) integrates with the Internet of Things (IoT), a trillion-dollar question emerges: Is it better to process device data at the edge or in the cloud? This decision carries significant implications for privacy, performance, and the future of smart devices. So, let’s explore the growth of autonomous smart devices, examine the key […]
Monetizing the Data Delivered by IoT Medical Devices
Recent years reflect medical device manufacturers shifting value from just hardware, or even hardware and software. Hardware, software, and data are all now being monetized in the era of the Internet of Things. Data-rich IoT medical devices – pumps, monitors, wearables, tablets, and more – span a wide range of functions to support healthcare, diagnostics, […]
Metadata Governance: Crucial to Managing IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT), devices that produce and consume data through the internet, will likely comprise over 207 billion devices by the end of 2024. These widgets generate, consume, and send vast data over business networks. As a result, organizations must include IoT in their Data Governance programs to ensure better integration and legal compliance. Without effective governance, firms […]
IoT Data Governance: Taming the Deluge in Connected Environments
The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly redefined many aspects of our lives, permeating everywhere from our jobs to our homes and every space in between. However, the sheer volume and complexity of data generated by an ever-growing network of connected devices presents unprecedented challenges. This article, which is infused with insights from leading experts, aims to demystify […]
NoSQL vs. SQL: Five Key Differences
NoSQL and SQL are the two primary forms of database used to store and manage digital data, with each providing key differences that support advantages and disadvantages. SQL deals with relational databases and NoSQL deals with non-relational databases. Both methods store data effectively but differ dramatically in their scalability, relationships, language, and database design. Understanding […]
Fundamentals of Prescriptive Analytics
Prescriptive analytics uses historical data to find the best course of action for the future. In a way, prescriptive analytics combines elements from both descriptive and predictive analytics to arrive at actual solutions. The increased preoccupation with everything “data” is now a mainstream trend. The analytics market is expected to reach $190 billion in 2023, growing […]
A Brief History of the Data Warehouse
A data warehouse stores data from in-house systems and various outside sources. Data warehouses are designed to support the decision-making process through data collection, consolidation, analytics, and research. They can be used in analyzing a specific subject area, such as “sales,” and are an important part of modern business intelligence. The architecture for data warehouses was […]
Blockchain Technology Demystified
Prepare for blockchain technology to play a significant role in business, society, and almost everything. While 45% of CIOs said their organizations had yet to invest in blockchain between 2016 to 2021, that will change as information exchange becomes decentralized and demonstrated use cases show blockchain’s success. Blockchain spans various industries, from real estate, insurance, health care, […]
2023: Generative AI, IoB-Informed Products, and Other Data-Driven Technologies
There are several data-driven technologies that are primed to take off this year. Based on what we are seeing with our customers, we can expect a surge in the adoption of emerging technologies like generative artificial Intelligence as well as new software architectures that will transform markets, empower consumers, and deliver new personalized customer experiences. […]
Everything You Need to Know About SecOps
Security Operations (SecOps) refers to a joint effort between operations and IT security teams to maintain a company’s safety and minimize potential threats. An increasing gap typically opens between information security and IT operations teams as the former grows in significance within organizations. What You Need to Know About SecOps and More When IT operations […]