Even if blockchain technology still must overcome some challenges there is a clear change in attitudes and initiatives regarding the technology behind cryptocurrencies. Moreover, the use cases and spending patterns become clearer and show how blockchain is not just converging with the Internet of Things (IoT) but also with the foundations of a digital economy […]
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Is IoT a privacy and security Risk? Or are we overreacting?
I have a love/hate relationship with today’s Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets. I love the tech and what it can do, but I hate the fact I have to share private information to make them work. I grew up in a world without the Internet or cell phones. Privacy and security was simply a matter […]
The B2B perspective of CES 2016
We all know the Consumer Electronics Show as a geekfest for cool tech gadgets, some of which may never be mass-marketed. But as any CES insider knows, there are several B2B angles to CES, and below is our breakdown of the top four business trends to look for at CES 2016 this year, taking place […]
The Internet of Things is going to reshape the B2B marketing landscape
The Internet of Things (also called IoT) is deeply rooted in the future of all types of marketing. And all B2B marketing professional should expect this tech trend to ripple deep into their industry. The Internet of Things refers to everyday objects becoming connected and coming online; it is also referred to as M2M communications. […]
What you need to know about the Industrial Internet of Things
We all keep hearing the same refrain: the Internet of Things (IoT) is coming—or in some cases, it’s already here. At least that’s according to the New York Times, they reported General Electric (GE) opened up their big data platform to help facilitate more growth within the IoT industry. But what exactly does that all […]
Beyond the hype: Get ready for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things has reached peak buzz. Gartner placed IoT at the very pinnacle of its 2014 Hype Cycle for emerging technologies, and it’s little wonder why. For years now, technology executives, “thought leaders” and especially marketers have loved to talk about the seemingly futuristic concept of a global nervous system of networked, intelligent sensors. The implications […]
The top 5 tech conferences in Canada for November 2014
As the winter blues start to spread across the Great White North, what better time to recharge and reinvigorate your business acumen? Conferences are a great way to jumpstart your creativity with panels with talks and ideas from experts in digital, social and startup culture. November has a great crop of important tech and business […]