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IoT is more complex than traditional IT projects. Success comes down to building a solid business case—and then lining up the resources to execute on it. Explore our resources and information that can help organizations of any size create connected devices that run safer, smarter and more efficiently.
How the Root of Trust underpins device-level IoT security
November 11, 2021
With over 5,400 cyberattacks monthly on IoT devices, security by design is an imperative for industrial installations. Designing Root-of-Trust concepts into MCUs and other components could be key to more secure IoT networks.
As 5G evolves, 6G takes aim at Internet of Everything
October 8, 2021
Work on 6G is already underway to define what the standard will do and how it will do it. If 5G is about enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), 6G is about enabling the Internet of Everything – including you.
Streamlining the IoT using smart cameras for asset monitoring
September 29, 2021
Ultra-low power Bluetooth-enabled image sensors provide an easy way to add ubiquitous intelligence to the IoT. By using cloud-based AI, smart cameras will get smarter over time, without increasing the complexity of the end-application.
Smart cameras, cloud platforms shorten long tail of the IoT
September 29, 2021
Bluetooth-enabled, ultra-low-power image systems and AI-enabled object recognition make it easier to scale up the IoT. For the first time, low power solutions make smart cameras a cost-effective route to adding intelligence everywhere.
Zigbee or Bluetooth Mesh: Which is right for your application?
September 28, 2021
STMicroelectronics’ STMWB55 microcontroller supports both Zigbee and Bluetooth Mesh. Which is right for you?
The growing role of sensors in modern building management systems
By
Alessandro Mastellari
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April 17, 2021
The key enabler of intelligent buildings is sensing technology that provides the raw data upon which these services rely. The relatively low cost of deploying many sensor types is also encouraging developers to deploy them.
How Secured Is Your IoT Business?
February 1, 2021
Think of reliability, safety and profit when considering security in the Internet of Things
Why does the IoT industry need OTA administration systems ?
January 27, 2021
New Internet- or Intranet-connected devices, appliances and machines should not only rely on more secure hardware and software but also on Over-the-Air (OTA) servicing capabilities in order to get rid of manual maintenance.
You may have “lost your face” without even knowing it...
December 1, 2020
According to IDC research data, global cybersecurity spending in 2019 increased by nearly 9.4% compared with 2018, reaching US$106.63 billion.
From concept to market, it has never been this hard...
December 1, 2020
The process of taking a concept to market is considerably more challenging, as anyone with practical experience in electronics and hardware development can tell you.
Designing for the IoT as Intelligence Moves to the Edge
October 30, 2020
The Internet of Everything will be all inclusive, from huge data centers to single-purpose sensors. While individual power requirements vary across the IoT, the need for energy efficiency will be present everywhere.
Why artificial intelligence at the edge matters
October 30, 2020
AI at the edge will have profound effects on many industries, including transportation, defense, manufacturing and healthcare to name a few. How will AI at the edge change these industries, and why does it matter?
Don’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to IoT
October 30, 2020
Avnet’s scalable, repeatable vertical SaaS applications are each between 60 and 80% complete, speeding time to market in IoT.
Building the right security foundation for connected devices
October 30, 2020
Advances in IoT have led to a boom in connected devices, so security is more important than ever. Discover how to build the right security foundation.
Service-oriented gateways: “Waking up” car data
September 1, 2020
“Waking up” the car data that has lain dormant and converting it into real profit has become a high priority in the automotive industry of today.
TSN: The “Magical” Transformation of Ethernet
August 1, 2020
The rise of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has allowed developers to “magically” reform and transform the Ethernet.
Avnet and Tapptek collaborate remotely to develop beverage analytics device
June 26, 2020
It was only natural for us throughout this year’s challenges to reach further and find new ways to help our partners develop technology solutions.
How to win future battles against disease - Four case studies (Part 2)?
June 1, 2020
Opportunities are already emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. While grasping these opportunities is no simple task, we can learn from the success stories of the recent past.
How to win future battles against disease - Four case studies (Part 1)?
June 1, 2020
The idea of using IoT technology to deploy healthcare resources more efficiently, to cover a wider population and to provide more convenient treatment services, has gained traction.
Can IoT Apps be protected with Azure Sphere? Have you worked out how to bridge the hardware gap?
May 1, 2020
The three-in-one solution system offered by Azure Sphere – namely, secured MCU, secured OS, and cloud security, looks so perfect that you would expect comprehensive IoT security to be within easy reach.
Strange Bedfellows: Marketing and IT
April 14, 2020
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a special alliance between two business departments that aren’t always a natural fit: Marketing and IT.
IoT Platforms: Build, Buy, or Both?
By
Lou Lutostanski
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April 9, 2020
With the accessibility, affordability and overall democratization of technology, it is tempting today to try and do everything yourself.
Harnessing the power of IoT
April 1, 2020
Unique hardware, software and security requirements have to be addressed at every stage of the development cycle.
Wi-Fi 6 is here. Is it time to make a move?
February 1, 2020
The Wi-Fi Alliance announced in September 2019. This refocuses attention on Wi-Fi, an old friend who has been quietly by our side but hardly top-of-mind.
Connected tech helps cities conserve resources and reduce costs
January 28, 2020
Capstone enables municipalities to save water with a little help from the Internet of Things (IoT) — and Avnet’s /IOTCONNECT™ platform and Partner Program
How LoRaWAN and AI at the Edge Revolutionize the IoT
January 3, 2020
Learn how LoRaWAN and artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge can revolutionize the internet of things by reducing data transmission and improving latency.
Where is the promised "Smart" home?
January 1, 2020
The global smart home market is expected to increase from US$103 billion in 2019 to US$157 billion in 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 11%. In truth, this rate of growth is not remarkable.
What Types of Sensors Are Required by the Trillion-Dollar IIoT Market?
January 1, 2020
The trillion-dollar IIoT is the driving force behind a new surge of development for industrial sensor products. Keeping abreast of this exciting trend in the IIoT sector will help ensure that our new designs are both relevant and innovative.
Redefining nanopower for the Internet of Things
December 10, 2019
Internet of Things trends today revolve around shiny objects—whether they be artificial intelligence or blockchain—but what if one of the most revolutionary parts of the IoT is something designers consider every day in devices?
Securing the Keys to the Kingdom: Hardening the IoT-connected supply chain
November 22, 2019
To harden the IoT-connected supply chain, cybersecurity strategies need to move beyond a single enterprise’s digital infrastructure and encompass all the players within the value chain.