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Smart Energy Opportunities in the Smart Home
“The analytics, just like the network and all the technology, should just fade away into the background,” says Tom Kerber, Director, Research Energy and Home Controls of Parks Associates. Kerber was speaking to the idea that customers want smart energy features to work in the background, providing comfort and efficiency without having to be in…
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The Industrial World of Things
“The industrial world is really where a lot of the Internet of Things is happening,” says Chris Rittler, CEO of ABB Wireless. ABB Wireless is part of the Zurich-based, ABB group, which is a supplier to the industries ranging from construction to manufacturing to utilities. In the above interview, filmed at Internet of Things World conference,…
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IoT – Internet of Trash Cans #CES2016
With 254 million tons of garbage generated each year, according to 2013 EPA statistics, it is no wonder that some portion of it spills into the roadways, sidewalks and green spaces of America. As seen in the above video, Grant Jenkins and the company he cofounded, eCeptacle, believes their IoT solution, not only can help reduce litter,…
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Smart Dubai Through WiFi
Anchored by the world’s tallest building and world’s largest mall, Dubai is a major tourist, event and business destination that aims to become even smarter and improve the quality of life for citizens and visitors. As Paul Taylor points out in the above interview, WiFi is a key building block in realizing Dubai’s Vision 2021 plan for…
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Beyond the Public Hot Spot & to the Smart City
“How do you make WiFi work on an end-to-end basis,” is the question that the Wireless Broadband Alliance has been addressing, according to WBA CEO, Shirkant Shenwai. As stated in it’s just released report, From 2016 to 5G, this is about moving from “best effort to carrier-grade WiFi networks.” Speaking at the WBA’s Global Congress in…
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Driving Efficiency With a Price Insensitive Customer
Jarrett Simon of Centerpoint Energy talks about the challenge of driving efficiency when customers are somewhat price insensitive. He talks about the importance of being able to use the data from the Smart Meters and providing the consumer with specific actions that will help them with their energy consumption.
