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The percentage of cities planning with the Internet of Things (IoT) in mind is climbing from 61% in 2015 to 92% in 20181. Public sector priorities are shifting due to economic constraints, environmental sustainability and digital demands forcing cities to reimagine their infrastructures. Concerns for public safety, traffic management and reliable transporation as well as situational awareness and response times are key driving forces for IoT and analytics solutions.
By now, businesses have received “the message” loud and clear - transformation is vital if you want your business to remain competitive. OK, so you got the message; now the question becomes “how?” - especially holistically. Transformation may come in various shapes and sizes, but for IT and business leaders it typically involves: consumer experience (employee and client); ecosystem alignment (including micro services); and, “digital business.”
As one of the costlier healthcare systems in the world, the U.S. is under immense pressure to extract greater value from its system’s resources. In response to growing challenges such as an aging population and chronic health problems, healthcare organizations are conforming to the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) Triple Aim Initiative. The initiative is very commendable; considering its three target objectives, success will be a very big challenge: