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.
Avnet drives IoMT innovation in healthcare
January 15, 2025
As a leader in technological innovation, Avnet will continue to explore the limitless possibilities of IoMT, contributing to the creation of a smarter, more connected future for healthcare.
AI voice recognition technology in your ‘Home Smart Home’
September 16, 2024
Voice recognition technology dates back to the 1940s and 1950s, when it was first used in telephone systems, and has developed rapidly in the 21st century
Solving the three major IoT challenges: Power Supply, Software Fragmentation, and Deployment
March 15, 2024
There are three major obstacles standing in the way of widespread IoT applications. They are: power supply issues, software fragmentation, and system deployment complexities.
How are OEMs joining the IoT trend?
November 15, 2023
The IoT gives manufacturers access to an unprecedented opportunity. To seize this opportunity, building all products and services from scratch is not always the most effective or economical choice.
Avnet and supplier partners put HVAC control in the cloud to turn data into insights
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Philip Ling
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March 3, 2023
Efficiency in the way we create, distribute and consume energy is becoming a priority in nearly every vertical market application. The IoT is here to help, as shown with this HVAC system control demonstration.
The IoT is ready for the era of virtual clinical trials
February 15, 2023
Clinical trials take time and money, but they also need participants and lots of data. The IoT is now being used to capture that data from participants virtually and to conduct clinical trials in the digital domain.
Yes, you can get to market fast in IoT
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Mark Josewski
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January 9, 2023
The IoT is giving OEMs new ways to serve customers. With these new products come new business models. Bringing a new solution to market takes effort. Where should you put your resources?
Let’s explore the technology inside IoT endpoints
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Steven Dettloff
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January 6, 2023
When it comes to the IoT, almost anything is possible. Engineers within OEMs using the latest semiconductor solutions can be more innovative when developing endpoints. And new technologies are creating new business opportunities.
AI-based image recognition does the hard work
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Philip Ling
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October 21, 2022
Taking pictures is easy. Analyzing images is the hard part. Let algorithms do the heavy lifting and get better results, faster.
Build better IoT applications
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Philip Ling
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October 20, 2022
More OEMs like you now favor a microservice architecture. Remove the barriers to agile development and give your engineers greater freedom. The results will be worth the effort of migration.
Why should you consider a smart monitoring system for your diesel generator?
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Philip Ling
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August 17, 2022
The IoT is changing the way we manage and maintain essential assets. Smart sensors, cloud-based analytics and remote management are coming together to increase productivity, efficiency and reliability.
Commercial greenhouses are using the IoT and automation control systems to maximize yield
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Philip Ling
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August 8, 2022
Connected sensors and the experience of professional growers are coming together to change the shape of farming. The greenhouses of the future will leverage the IoT to increase crop yield and reduce energy usage.
The next frontier for IoT is outer space
February 15, 2022
IoT is now in space thanks to a burgeoning industry including traditional providers such as Viasat-Inmarsat and HughesNet to Starlink and a variety of other new players. It’s the latest addition to the already unwieldy number of choices.
How electronic sensors mirror nature
February 15, 2022
Recent research puts sensors at the top of the list of technologies of interest to engineers. Find out how the latest electronic devices replicate some of the most amazing sensory capabilities found in nature.
Can edge controllers bring balance to the Industrial IoT?
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Philip Ling
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January 19, 2022
Putting more real-time intelligence at the heart of industrial automation is creating a new breed of control technology. Connectivity and control must go hand in hand in the Industrial IoT, but it requires the best of both worlds.
What does single pair Ethernet bring to the IIoT?
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Philip Ling
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January 19, 2022
Single pair Ethernet, or SPE, can legitimately be described as a “disruptive technology.” Avnet spoke with George Zimmerman, who chaired the IEEE 802.3cg 10 Mb/s Single Pair Ethernet Task Force, to find out why.
The Industrial IoT is driving economic growth
January 14, 2022
With billions of dollars at stake, Industrial IoT isn’t just about financials. Safety, scalability and flexibility are part of digital transformation. In industrial sectors this has significant implications, but is no longer unchartered territory.
Three future Industrial IoT trends manufacturers should think about now
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Philip Ling
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January 11, 2022
AI may be the headline act, but a greater impact on manufacturing will come from the trends enabled by AI. OEMs can expect to feel the impact in three areas.
Supporting a service-oriented approach in the IIoT
January 11, 2022
Your industrial environment is a complex network of devices with varying roles and responsibilities. Bringing all that together requires the application of proven and new technologies. Efforts are underway to make them all work in harmony.
Quick solutions for intelligent condition monitoring
November 11, 2021
A small intelligent condition-monitoring project provides a great entry point to the IIoT. Modules are available that make light work of sensing, data analytics and device management.
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.