According to a new press release, “Arlo Technologies, Inc., the #1 internet connected camera brand, today announced Arlo SmartCloud™, a SaaS version of its Arlo Smart service platform that is currently deployed as part of Arlo’s award-winning security camera solutions. Arlo SmartCloud is a fully managed robust global platform of innovative capabilities built for security, […]
Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence: Driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, as an expression, was originally introduced by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum’s Executive Chairman. He used it in a 2015 article published in Foreign Affairs. Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution became the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting theme a few years ago. The Fourth Industrial Revolution describes the fundamental changes […]
The Internet of Things: Architecture, Edge Computing, Use Cases, and the Future
The Internet of Things (IoT) is not, by itself, a technology. The IoT is the “concept” of connecting electrical devices to the internet. This includes smartphones, washing machines, coffee makers, lamps, and wearable devices. The IoT also applies to the components of machines, such as jet engines or the drills of oil rigs, and is […]
Siemens and UCF to Establish Big Data Collaboration Focused on Advancing Smart Infrastructure
According to a recent press release, “Today, the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Siemens unveiled a new collaboration around smart infrastructure that builds on a more than 30-year relationship. The expanded partnership is aimed at improving the performance and efficiency of buildings and the energy grid by harnessing the power of data. The collaboration […]
Connecting SQL and NoSQL into One Platform
Merging the comfortable familiarity and efficiency of SQL with the flexibility and scalability of a non-relational systems is no easy task. CrateDB, offered by Crate.io, is a “distributed SQL database that is built on top of a NoSQL foundation.” It allows users who are comfortable using and SQL database to save and query machine data, […]
BetterGrids Releases Intelligent Grid Data Repository
According to a recent press release, “BetterGrids announced today that it has released an enhanced version of its Grid Data Repository with advanced new ‘Semantic Search’ features that enable grid researchers to find highly specific grid models for their research using simple English sentences. The Grid Data Repository is an online library of grid models […]
H3 Dynamics Launches H3 Zoom.AI for Smart Cities
According to a recent press release, “H3 Dynamics Holdings announces the launch of H3 Zoom.AI, a new cloud-based and artificial intelligence enabled services platform that connects with camera drones to offer a safer, faster, and more accurate alternative to dangerous, difficult to reach, or mass-scale maintenance inspection activities around the world, improving worker safety, reducing […]
Big Data Use Cases: Developing a Smarter World
Growing concerns about climate change, pollution, and energy costs have prompted new paradigms of consumption and sustainability to crystallize. In response to evolving concerns, a number of countries and large cities have focused on the development of Smart Cities and Smart Grids, using technology to support an infrastructure managed by Artificial Intelligence and Big Data […]
Alibaba Cloud Launches Malaysia City Brain to Enhance City Management
by Angela Guess A recent press release reports, “Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of its Malaysia City Brain initiative in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, the country’s digital economy development agency, and Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, the city council in the capital, at a ceremony […]
Three Reasons Why You Need Edge Computing Now
Click to learn more about author Ken Hosac. The Internet of Things (IoT) is much more than just connecting devices to the Internet and Cloud, it’s about generating new business insights, automating business and production processes and accelerating innovation cycles. The vast array of IoT implementations are difficult to comprehend, as they can encompass everything from […]