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.

In a recent article published by Andrea Miner, director, Consulting Services, Data, Analytics and IoT Solutions, Andrea discussed the staggering amounts of data that are being generated daily - 2.5 quintillion bytes... 2.5 quintillion proof points that underscore the transformative state the world is going through.

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.” 

I’ve always considered the expression ‘horns of a dilemma’ a fitting description for the frustration and sense of helplessness one experiences when faced with a seemingly insurmountable, no-win situation. It definitely applies to the way many enterprises feel when they’re forced to respond to the rapid changes in technology and in the marketplace. Some sources driving the frustration involve how to:

Seeing Is Believing: Firsthand Accounts of IoT Solutions Make for a Great Start... Whether you’re a solution provider, developer, systems integrator or end user, the vast world of IoT is a substantial undertaking to navigate alone. 

Contrary to popular belief, the Toys R Us’ bankruptcy is not due to the lack of toy demand (the small plastic toy minefield in my family room can attest to this) nor is the company’s demise due solely to Amazon, Walmart or even Target out hustling them. 

More and more environments and properties are being re-imagined as Smart Spaces. Numerous industries want to implement Smart Spaces quickly and efficiently to enhance security, maintenance, efficiencies and cost savings.

… says Patrick Sinnott, business development manager for the City of Las Vegas. I say: indubitably. Every mid-major city today has that vision, desire or initiative…But why? 

Demands on the healthcare industry are driving technology advancements to help healthcare providers transform their businesses. The Internet of Things (IoT) can directly boost patient engagement by giving their healthcare providers more time to interact with the patient. 

The malls, restaurants and retail stores in Tampa Bay are booming! How do I know? I can't find parking anywhere. There are wait times to be seated at dining establishments on a weekday. And I had to wait in line to buy hand soap at the mall – seriously!  It seems like we’re hearing more and more about retail store closures and bankruptcies. The reality is, these store closures aren’t new and there are retailers who are actually thriving thanks to digital transformation.