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INTELLIGENT MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Five tips on getting IoT started inside business

Volumes of data , network connectivity , edge computing are healthy components to get started explains Morten Illum at HPE Aruba .

The Internet of Things will transform your business . Heard it all before ? The explosion of connected devices and the increasing number of businesses embracing them for mainstream operations , has meant that analysts are now estimating that over 20 billion things could be circulating by 2020 . But , how will it transform business as we know it ?

We have all seen the seismic shift in how mobile technology has impacted the workplace the past few years . From fixed wired desktops to flexible , collaborative digital environments , all industries have felt the impact of mobile technology - be it in office buildings , on the manufacturing floor or in industrial settings . But now it is moving to the next level , businesses are starting to see and feel the benefits IoT can bring including cost savings , efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences .
So , why is this shift significant ? Take the smart conference room management application , Robin , streamlining administration processes by booking your meeting room complete with necessary amenities . In a few smartphone swipes , employees can find , book and locate a free meeting room and when they arrive for their meeting automatically initiate a Microsoft Skype for Business session , saving significant time . It is these small efficiencies that as a collective can help with the overall productivity and satisfaction within the working environment .
Similar technologies are enabling employers like the Swiss bank UBS to abandon rigid cubicle farms in favor of hot-desking , where workers have no fixed work area , work station or phone . This maximises their facilities while simultaneously providing the types of collaborative environments that ultimately result in the innovations necessary for competitive success .
The industrial and manufacturing industries are also embracing IoT opportunities . Operational technology is working together with information technology to drive more efficient , effective processes , reduce costs and improve profitability .
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