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Like so many stories these days, it started with the pandemic. When COVID-19 created the need for remote working and social distancing, companies everywhere were forced to rethink their physical workplaces. How many people could they fit into the building? How could they better utilise the space to ensure the safety of those who used it? To answer these questions, companies – and specifically their real estate departments – turned to technology. Or more accurately, to data collecting IoT sensors and devices.  And that’s where it gets interesting! While this data was originally collected to solve an acute problem, companies are now finding that it has opened the door to so many new possibilities, particularly around employee experience, cost-reduction and – increasingly – the critical issue of sustainability.  Mandy Duncan, Aruba Country Manager, South Africa, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company Like so many stories these days, it started with the pandemic. When COVID-19 creat...

Business and industry increasingly adopt IoT to drive sustainability Beyond the immediate benefits like having data about business operations available in real time, businesses are increasingly exploring and adopting Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to drive their sustainability goals. The global outbreak of Covid 19 and the impact it had on economies around the globe, coupled with the USA’s renewed resolve to address climate change, has brought sustainability front and centre in business strategies.  It is also considered a   very important issue   for consumers in multiple countries.   Companies in diverse industries have adapted strategies and accelerated the use of technology to drive their sustainability goals. Internet of Things (IoT) technology is one solution that is attracting attention thanks to the significant efficiencies, cost reduction as well as the reduction of carbon emissions the adoption of the technology delivers. The solution developed by Vodac...

Healthcare has always been on the cutting edge, with hospitals and healthcare providers typically quick to embrace any innovation that will translate into better, more efficient, more affordable care. From microscopic pill cameras and implantable devices to laser surgery and advanced monitoring techniques, medical technology is all about creating the best possible patient outcome. But when it comes to the latest wave of innovative products, powered by always-on, always-connected internet of things (IoT) technology, there are growing concerns that security issues may eventually harm medical institutions or the patients themselves. This post will first explore some of the ways IoT is revolutionizing medical care, then identify some of the potential problems posed by connected devices in a medical setting. Finally, we’ll explore some best practices for the safe, secure use of these devices—so you can focus on providing care without worrying about security. The Importance of IoT to Medicin...

A suite of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are being rolled out and others are under development to address the many issues facing existing water supply infrastructure around the world. A critical issue that can be improved with the use of the technology is mitigating water loss, delivering enhanced water storage solutions, as well as improving meter reading, which will drive accurate billing. Due to the impact of climate change and as the global population grows, existing water infrastructure is increasingly under enormous pressure. The 2020 UN World Water Report highlighted that water use has increased sixfold in the past century and continues to rise, while climate breakdown means that  more areas of the world will see stress on their water supplies . This includes regions such as Europe, Asia and north America, where supplies were previously abundant. According to the World Resources Institute (WRI) water infrastructure―treatment plants, pipes, and sewer systems―is in a s...