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IoT Trends 2021: A focus on fundamentals, not nice-to-haves

As we approach the close of a whirlwind 2020, connected devices will continue to define numerous industries in the coming year. Several trends continue to gather momentum, fueling IoT’s prominence in 2021, from data-intensive experiences that use Internet of Things (IoT) devices (such as self-driving cars or wearable devices) to basic health-and-safety needs as COVID-19 […]

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Industrial Augmented Reality promises remote support

Interest in industrial augmented reality is surging in 2020, potentially paving the way to broader mainstream use of the technology. It wasn’t long ago, however, that the use of augmented reality (AR) in industrial environments seemed like little more than a trade show curiosity. The technology, which overlays computer-generated graphics on top of a user’s […]

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IoT trends continue to push processing to the edge for artificial intelligence (AI)

As connected devices proliferate, new ways of processing have come to the fore to accommodate device and data explosion. For years, organizations have moved toward centralized, off-site processing architecture in the cloud and away from on-premises data centers. Cloud computing enabled startups to innovate and expand their businesses without requiring huge capital outlays on data […]

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Using IoT for COVID-19 safety is a priority for many industrial firms

Safety has been a long-standing priority for industrial companies. With COVID-19, though, protecting workers has taken on new dimensions. In recent months, industrial organizations have enacted measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. In addition to requiring workers to wear masks and maintain at least six feet of distance when possible, they have […]

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Heath-care edge architecture poised to enhance digital-patient experience

Increasingly, health care organizations have recognized that edge architecture may fill gaps left by traditional data centers and cloud computing architecture. While cloud computing offers compute resources and flexibility for large data volumes, multitenant, centralized clouds bring data latency and data privacy problems. For industries such as health care, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) […]

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Planning for 5G wireless densification for the smart city

The advent of 5G wireless networks offers urban planners and dwellers a generational jump in bandwidth, connectivity and opportunities. First and most obvious will be the gigabit throughput from 5G cell phones and stationary connections. Organizations and citizens will have much faster access to online educational, financial and entertainment services. This will attract businesses and […]

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PSCR: Dereck Orr previews virtual version of annual stakeholder meeting beginning July 27

Dereck Orr, chief of the Public Safety Communication Research (PSCR) division within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), highlights key features of PSCR 2020: The Digital Experience, a virtual version of PSCR’s Annual Broadband Stakeholder Meeting that will not be conducted as an in-person event amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning July 27, […]

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AR initiatives show promise amid COVID-19 fallout

Will head-up displays, headsets and the like soon become part of supply chain, logistics and maintenance? The industry is moving in that direction, as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) systems begin delivering fresh new Internet of Things (IoT) data analytics to workers in a variety of fields. “We are at a point where […]

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Return on 5G infrastructure investment remains a puzzle

Despite the initial optimism surrounding 5G, achieving return on investment on the technology remains uncertain for telecommunications operators. As a result, the prospect that t5G connectivity will spur a flurry of novel IoT applications will almost certainly be delayed. While deployments are steadily increasing, so are telcos’ costs. Although increasing cellular traffic underscores the need for […]

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Will 5G buildout slow or accelerate in the COVID-19 era?

While COVID-19 has ground the economy to a halt in many corners of the U.S., the picture for 5G buildout could flourish long term, with caveats, say industry watchers. 5G may take a hit in the short and medium term given spread of COVID-19 globally and resulting supply chain disruption, 5G hardware delays and general effects of […]

Virtual/Augmented Reality

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IoT Trends 2021: A focus on fundamentals, not nice-to-haves

Partner content

Industrial Augmented Reality promises remote support

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IoT trends continue to push processing to the edge for artificial intelligence (AI)

Partner content

Using IoT for COVID-19 safety is a priority for many industrial firms

Partner content

Heath-care edge architecture poised to enhance digital-patient experience

Partner content

Planning for 5G wireless densification for the smart city

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PSCR: Dereck Orr previews virtual version of annual stakeholder meeting beginning July 27

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AR initiatives show promise amid COVID-19 fallout

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Return on 5G infrastructure investment remains a puzzle

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Will 5G buildout slow or accelerate in the COVID-19 era?

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