
Training versus Inference
by Paul Debeasi | February 14, 2019
Few data-driven technologies provide greater opportunity to derive value from Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives as machine learning. The accelerated growth of data captured from the sensors in IoT solutions...

Machine Learning Integration Options
by Paul Debeasi | January 30, 2019
Machine learning projects are inherently different from traditional IT projects in that they are significantly more heuristic and experimental, requiring skills spanning multiple domains, including statistical analysis, data analysis and...

It's 2018, Do You Know Where Your Digital Manufacturing Is?
by Rick Franzosa | October 22, 2018
What an exciting time for manufacturers! Endless possibilities with new technologies taking the forefront. Like the glimmering lights of a casino, vendors portray their "Industrie 4.0" solutions, Digital twins, Digital Threads,...

2018 IoT Endpoint Security Assessment Services Survey
by Erik Heidt | August 30, 2018
2018 has seen a significant uptick in Gartner clients asking for help identifying security services in support of their IoT efforts. At this time I don't believe there is sufficient demand to make...

"Lite" Works for Beer, but not for MES
by Rick Franzosa | July 16, 2018
There's a phenomenon that has become prevalent in the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) market that is a source of confusion with manufacturers. New solutions described as "MES-Lite" or "Thin MES" rely in...

The Search for the Elixir of Interoperability Reaches IoT Land
by Andrew White | May 16, 2018
I saw with some interest an article today: New European consortium to improve IoT security, interoperability. I have to say up front that I don't cover Internet of Things, nor do...

IoT Security | NISTIR 8200 in Draft - Act NOW!
by Erik Heidt | February 14, 2018
We knew this was coming, and this is a big day in IoT security and risk management.
Let's explore why it is important for your organization to take action now,...

On-prem/Private IoT Platform Gotchas
by Erik Heidt | January 11, 2018
During 2017 I had a number of conversations with clients about where the computational power for their IoT projects would be located. In my webinar "IoT Target Architecture: Your Strategy's...

IoT Lab | Maker Safety, Part 2
by Erik Heidt | January 8, 2018
Part 1 focused on understanding that risk is different in the workplace than it is in the enthusiast or hobby world, and tried to explore resources for understanding and addressing...

IoT Lab | Maker Safety, Part 1
by Erik Heidt | January 1, 2018
While there are more glamorous subjects than safety, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". The goal of this IoT Lab subseries on Safety is to provide...