By now, most people know that collaboration is key to success in any line of business. This holds true in the private label industry where retailers, manufacturers and suppliers are constantly competing with premier brand names. In fact, in a recent Nielsen report, "The State of Private Label Around the World," a Nielsen consultant says that a collaborative mindset is essential to compete in the private label space.

There has been a explosion in the number of mobile communications devices, both on the consumer and business sides. Alec Saunders, vice president of QNX Cloud with BlackBerry subsidiary QNX Software System, talks about how that trend intersects with the development of the Internet of Things, and what the future of the technology looks like.

Wireless broadband, with signals capable of passing through trees and buildings, is providing companies with a new means of reaching the "last mile" of their communications infrastructure, according to Barlow Keener, principal of the Keener Law Group.

You've heard of the Internet of Things. Now get ready for the Internet of Everything – a term coined by Cisco Systems. Chad Jones, vice president of IoT strategy with LogMeIn, explains just what the IoE is, and how it differs from previous connectivity environments.

Ryan Martin, analyst for the Internet of Things and wearable technologies with 451 Research, reports on the state of the wearable tech market today, and details how it's being affected by the development of the IoT.

Kenneth Lowe, director of business development and machine-to-machine (M2M) platforms with Gemalto, outlines the challenges that his customers face, as they move to incorporate M2M technology into their existing information systems.

Many elements go into the decision to build or develop a machine-to-machine (M2M) connection. Douglas Wilson, partner program manager for M2M solutions with Verizon, provides us with a list of the key points to consider.

The Internet of Things was born in the world of manufacturing and complex devices. Xavier Mesrobian, vice president of sales and marketing with Skkynet Cloud Systems Inc., shows how the concept is beginning to impact supply-chain management.