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Edge computing: The architecture of the future
To fully digitize the last mile of business, you need to distribute compute power where it's needed most -- right next to IoT devices that collect data from the real world.
5G, IoT, SaaS to drive Netherlands data centre growth
Government initiatives and enterprise deployment of IoT, 5G, SaaS, and AI applications will fuel an increase in data centre investment, leading to additional cloud and hosting options for companies, according to an Arizton Advisory &...
Why smart homes are the future of the smart enterprise
It should become almost as easy to set up a smart factory as it is to build a connected home.
Apple’s mythical AirTags shimmer slowly to release
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Apple seems much closer to actually introducing the near-mythical AirTags.
When it’s time to return to the office, tech is key to success
As COVID-19 vaccines begin to roll out but remain months away for most office workers, companies want to know how to safely reopen offices and what the post-pandemic workplace will look like.
Windows hackers target COVID-19 vaccine efforts
Hackers appear to be targeting vaccine researchers, manufacturers and the COVID-19 “cold chain” that will be used to keep the vaccine cold enough for distribution.
How Apple tech is used in the renewable energy industry
Apple’s solutions are being used at one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers.
What is IFTTT? How to use If This, Then That services
With 18 million users running more than a billion applets a month, IFTTT wants to become a service that connects pretty much everything — though some users say it still has room for improvement.
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Edge computing: The next generation of innovation
The future of enterprise tech won't be confined to the data center mothership -- nor even the public cloud. Wedded to the internet of things, edge computing puts processing horsepower wherever it needs to go.
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Edge computing and 5G give business apps a boost
It’s not just cutting-edge apps that can benefit from edge computing and 5G networks.
How Australia is using AI, sensors, and more to tackle bushfires
The New South Wales and federal governments are both evaluating and helping develop new technologies to better detect, model, and communicate around devastating bushfires.
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When shadow IT goes remote: How to keep workers in the fold
IT admins have a hard enough time keeping employees on the technology straight-and-narrow in the best of times. It's even harder when a pandemic hits and everyone in the office scatters to work from home.
Top smart cities in Europe
Our overview of the top smart cities in Europe, including London, Dublin, Barcelona and Amsterdam.
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Apple Glass: Apple’s rumored AR glasses
Apple’s new rumored wearable has been getting a lot of buzz. The Apple Glass (or iGlasses… just kidding) will likely be an augmented reality (AR) headset. But what will they look like? Who will use them, and why? Computerworld...
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Apple Glass: Apple’s rumored AR glasses
Apple’s new rumored wearable has been getting a lot of buzz. The Apple Glass (or iGlasses… just kidding) will likely be an augmented reality (AR) headset. But what will they look like? Who will use them, and why? Computerworld...
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Google and Apple release contact tracing app API
Google and Apple delivered their contact tracing app API to public health agencies across the globe. The apps would allow Bluetooth pings between smartphones within six and a half feet of each other. And in theory, these apps would...
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Google and Apple release contact tracing app API
Google and Apple delivered their contact tracing app API to public health agencies across the globe. The apps would allow Bluetooth pings between smartphones within six and a half feet of each other. And in theory, these apps would...
The Internet of Things in 2020: More vital than ever
Just when we needed it most, the internet of things is delivering gobs of data and remote device control across almost every industry, from healthcare to agriculture.