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IoT — the Internet of Things — is a collective term used to describe a network of devices, connected to the Internet or each other, or sometimes both. These devices exchange data, send signals, operate other devices, and much more. IoT Developers are specialists capable of building and programming such devices for individual users or for businesses, to fulfill the needs of both parties. Such developers need a vast array of skills to create smart wearables, smart home devices, Industrial IoT appliances, production automation systems, smart city infrastructures, and many more projects.

Internet of Things technology does something that was difficult to do until recently — it seamlessly bridges the gap between the Internet and “real life” objects. This task requires special skills and knowledge that take time and dedication to acquire. Hiring just any developer to figure the technology out simply won’t do. So the question is: how do you find “the one”?

Rob van Kranenburg is the founder of the Internet of Things Council, which is now his key focus. His experience gives him an especially insightful perspective on our “connected future” — a future he is already playing a part in creating.

Equipment failure has been a burden on manufacturers’ shoulders for far too long. Never-ending repairs and emergencies have taken away enough of the equipment uptime and production efficiency, lowering profits and draining budgets. But fear no more: The end of failing equipment is nigh. Behold — Predictive Maintenance is here to help you optimize your business.

When you see the pace at which the Internet of Things is growing, it becomes obvious that the future is now. But the speed of change also presents a problem: the more devices that join the IoT, the more data gets pushed out, and processing all that data gets harder. So why not let the machine process the data for itself? By implementing Artificial Intelligence into the IoT, we’re doing just that.

Smart homes are a big trend right now. Those who are interested in tech innovations on average, definitely pay attention to smart homes in particular. The market of consumer-level devices is flourishing, developers run connected home projects for B2B and B2C fields – the possibilities are nearly endless. There are personal home assistants with intelligent answers, lights that turn on when you are near, even smart plates that advise you on your eating habits. Anything you need for a better and fun life is available on the market. To investigate the topic deeper, let’s take a look at the examples of smart devices. We will review them by rooms of your home, and examine both fun and practical ones.

More often companies apply industrial IoT automation best practices, AR for learning automation, VR solutions for the idea and design visualization, implement flexible automation solutions to enhance assembly lines and make them smart. Different businesses have diverse manufacturing challenges, and the aforementioned technological solutions are used in different ways.

IoT Tech Expo Europe 2018 is a large event that unites the representatives of key industries that adopt the latest IoT innovations. The exhibitors and speakers bring their knowledge on how IoT caters to the needs of their businesses, what problems it solves and what challenges bring. The event took place on June 27-28 at Amsterdam RAI exhibition and convention center. Our IoT Team Lead Nikita and Head of Marketing Yuliya have something to share after the expo – they will talk about the most appealing projects and companies they have seen.

To fully grasp the idea of IoT, we need to first figure out how it has been developing through time. We will skip all the “electricity invention” stage and build a more significant timeline. We will take a closer look at what IoT is and what it was to acquire a stronger understanding of its history.

With over 10,700 attendees, IoT Tech Expo 2018 in London put new questions on the agenda by introducing tracks related to smart cities, connected transportation, and data analytics for IoT and artificial intelligence. Our team shares some insights, real-life implementations, and lessons learned from the conference.