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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.
4 ways AI connects retailers and customers
February 25, 2019
Technologies like machine learning and AI help retailers to process massive amounts of customer data. And with this data in hand, retailers can thoroughly understand their customers’ buying behavior.
The Car: A Rolling Smart Device
February 5, 2019
Be it for streaming your favorite music, sending emails or getting real-time information on traffic jams: cars have long since played host to mobile internet—and will continue to via diagnostics, hotspots and ADAS.
Our Top Takeaways from CES 2019
January 15, 2019
More than 180,000 people flocked to Las Vegas for CES, where Avnet debuted IoT and AI products as well as showed the expertise within our global ecosystem.
5 of the best artificial intelligence use cases
January 3, 2019
AI’s upgraded algorithms make predictive analytics, parse data, and help businesses make smarter decisions from the boardroom to the factory floor.
The Avnet ecosystem comes to life at Electronica 2018
December 28, 2018
As much as we learn from our established industry experts, emerging developers as well as creators in our online communities, element14 and Hackster, are forging new paths, too.
Top 6 Trends: Get ready to meet the demand for IoT solutions
December 11, 2018
Gartner predicts that in less than two years, more than 20 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be deployed. Here are the top six technology trends to ensure your IoT strategies are successful.
2018 Was IoT’s Breakout Year
December 11, 2018
From connected devices at home to security cameras and sensors in factories, the acceleration of IoT has ignited the imagination and pushed product development in new directions in 2018.
AI From A-Z: The biggest buzzwords around artificial intelligence
November 28, 2018
Companies across markets from consumer electronics to factory floors are finding power in the introduction of two letters: AI. The world of artificial intelligence is vast...
The Building Blocks of IoT: You Just Can't Stack Them Up
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Bill Amelio
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November 14, 2018
I’ve spent my entire career in the business of technology, and I’ve watched many ideas go from “shiny new object” to “buzzword” to “table stakes.”
How startups can integrate with design partners
November 9, 2018
While it might feel like the rubber truly meets the road at the manufacturing stage, the design process is truly where creators’ great ideas take shape. It’s also where you’ll make major decisions that impact your production and deployment.
How the Deaf Experience Music—Then and Now
November 8, 2018
When you think of experiencing music, what comes to mind? The rhythm, cadence, beat, pitch—the sound.
The 3 IoT Security Fundamentals Startups Need to Know
November 6, 2018
An enterprise healthcare business faces risk and privacy considerations every day. However, in a startup environment, when funding sources—or lack thereof—are looming every day, security might not be on the top of your mind.
How to Turn Your IoT Solution into Recurring Revenue
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Lou Lutostanski
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November 6, 2018
Companies in almost every industry are investing in Internet of Things (IoT) applications with high hopes of creating new revenue streams. Here's how you can ensure ROI from your deployment.
IoT at the Edge: How AI Will Transform IoT Architecture
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Lou Lutostanski
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October 26, 2018
Futurists say artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) will transform business and society more profoundly than the industrial and digital revolutions combined, and we’re now starting to see how that world might shape up.
Does Your IoT strategy have a connection problem?
September 7, 2018
You’ve heard it everywhere: IoT is a game-changer, a disrupter and a gigantic business opportunity for everyone. That’s all well and good. However, the reality is that many companies have eyes bigger than their stomachs when it comes to the Inter
Customization comes with a competitive edge—and security challenge
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Guillaume Crinon
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September 6, 2018
We talked about this before: there’s no one-size-fits-all IoT solution because every industry, vertical and business is different. Whether you have an in-house team or are exporting the building of infrastructure to a trusted partner, make sure the
Customization comes with a competitive edge—and security challenge
By
Guillaume Crinon
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September 6, 2018
Whether you have an in-house team or are exporting the building of infrastructure to a trusted partner, make sure the team is asking the right questions when it comes to implementing and deploying IoT solutions.
Blending IT, OT among hot topics at IoT World 2018
May 17, 2018
Avnet Internet of Things experts harnessed the knowledge gained from working with more than 2 million customers around the world to present ideas at this year’s IoT World in Santa Clara, Calif.
As technology reshapes our world, ecosystems reshape our business models
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Bill Amelio
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April 25, 2018
There’s an old saying, “You are only as good as the company you keep.” That has never been more true than today.
Why Blockchain May Not Reach Beyond the IP Gateway in IoT Security
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Guillaume Crinon
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April 19, 2018
Blockchain is a technology initially deployed at the heart of crypto-currency systems such as Bitcoin or Ethereum where the basic idea is to get rid of centralized banking systems ruling monetary transactions.
Survey Says: Creators See Progress Moving Technology from Development to Market, but Hurdles Still Remain
April 9, 2018
It’s become cliché, but nonetheless it still holds true: hardware is hard. There are dozens of reasons why your product may never see the light of day, but the good news is that creators and makers have an unprecedented access to technology.
Buy or build your IoT infrastructure
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Michael Lamp
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March 6, 2018
To build or not to build? That’s the question many businesses face when starting to create plans for an IoT project.
IoT for Enterprise: 4 Concerns to Consider Before Deployment
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Michael Lamp
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March 6, 2018
Interoperability, customization and convergence - some of the main concerns businesses tend to face when it comes to deploying IoT.
IoT Technology 101
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Christian Curtis
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March 6, 2018
Learn what’s in market today for IoT and what innovations are ahead.
3 ways All Programmable SoCs create new opportunities for designers
March 2, 2018
Usually, two heads are better than one. Yet sometimes, they introduce conflicting perspectives and priorities.
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT)
February 12, 2018
With its global LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) network, Sigfox has reinvented connectivity for the IoT.
5 (nearly) universal IoT security problems
February 6, 2018
Can you solve your Internet of Things dilemma for a couple bucks? Just maybe.
Why does it take 10 partners to start an IoT project?
January 18, 2018
The Internet of Things is more than just a buzzword, it’s a multibillion dollar industry opportunity—at least, for those brave enough to take on the complexity.
3 Hardware Takeaways from CES 2018
January 18, 2018
At times, it feels like software dominates the headlines in technology. But if this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is any indication, a huge hardware evolution is coming.