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The IoT Solutions World Congress establishes itself as the international landmark for the industrial internet

October 12, 2017

Excellent attendance figures for the third edition of the Internet of Things Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), underlining the rapid development and economic importance of this technological sector. The event on the industrial applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) concluded today at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via exhibition centre as part of Barcelona Industry Week, having brought together 240 companies and 13,000 visitors from 114 countries, representing growth of 30% and 60% respectively compared to last year.

Three Accelerators to Drive Digital Transformation

October 11, 2017

Gartner

CIOs trying to lead digital transformation at the speed needed to succeed need a mix of three scale accelerators, according to Gartner, Inc. The three scale accelerators include: digital dexterity, network effect technologies and an industrialized digital platform.

Opinion: Machine Learning in the Digital Supply Chain Isn't New

October 10, 2017

Steve Banker, ARC Advisory Group, Forbes contributor

Machine learning has become hot this year and suppliers are investing research and development into using machine learning in the supply chain.

Leverage Data and Analytics to Increase Competitive Edge Procurement Leaders Data, Intelligence & TechX Forum 2017

October 7, 2017

Dates: 28-29 November 2017 (pre-forum executive briefing 27 November. Venue: The Crystal, London

Data Center Spending Is Off the Charts This Year

October 5, 2017

Fortune

Investment in U.S. data centers grew to $18.2bn in the first half of this year, more than double the amount spent in all of 2016, according to a new report. The total includes money spent on building or buying data centers.

The IoT Solutions World Congress will feature two forums on blockchain and crypto economics

September 30, 2017

Blockchain technology, based on cyber-currencies such as bitcoin, is set to strengthen and guarantee the security and intelligence of Internet of Things (IoT) platforms when it comes to sharing data and doing transactions in numerous sectors, industries and services. To analyse and explain the benefits of this two-way alliance, which will drive the digital transformation of the economy, the IoT Solutions World Congress (IoTSWC) will include a monographic forum on blockchain as well as seminars on crypto economics and investment opportunities in businesses that are already using this system. The two sessions will involve 115 experts from 18 countries, notably the founding director of the Bitcoin Foundation, Jon Matonis, the founder of the Blockchain Investors Consortium, Mike Costache; and Erik Beijnoff, the head of business development at Spotify.

Wal-Mart Is Testing Grocery Delivery Straight Into Your Fridge

September 27, 2017

Fortune

There are apparently no limits in the grocery delivery wars.

Four Ways IoT Can Unkink Your Supply Chain

September 26, 2017

Margaret Harrist, Oracle, Forbes contributor

The Internet of Things (IoT) offers huge potential for supply chains to improve efficiency, move faster, and cut costs - at a level unimaginable just a few years ago.

This Dog Food Startup 'Smart Scoop' Promises You'll Never Run Out of Kibble

September 25, 2017

Fortune

One of the most important things a pet owner has to keep track of is what his or her's four-legged best friend is eating - and how much. But it's all too easy to get to the bottom of a 24-pound bag of kibble without realizing it and then have to run out to a bodega to grab the first bag of dog food one can find to keep the pooch of the house fed and happy.

Opinion: Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning AI in the Retail Supply Chain

September 22, 2017

Bernard Marr, big data consultant, Forbes contributor

In retail, supply chain efficiency is essential. Inventory management, picking, packing and shipping are all time and resource-intensive processes which can have a dramatic impact on a business's bottom line.