IoT
SilverHook Powerboats makes waves with IoT technology
Racing powerboats at high speed is exhilarating, but it’s also hazardous and mechanically complex. To get to the finish line safely, drivers and their teams rely on their intuition and expertise, but even the most experienced racers still make mistakes. For boats travelling at more than 150 miles per hour in rough seas, even the […]
Cloud computing patents a major part of another record-breaking year for IBM
For the 26th year in a row, IBM led US companies in patents in 2018, with engineers, researchers, scientists and designers racking up a record 9,100 patents. Of those, more than 2,000 were related to cloud computing, “including a patent on a specialized monitor for unikernel-based virtual machines that takes a lightweight approach to improving […]
Connected Car service personalizes insurance using IBM IoT solution
There are two million cars in Ecuador. Only 20 to 26 percent of them are insured. There’s no requirement to have car insurance in Ecuador and there’s a predominant attitude that “nothing will happen.” The average value of an auto insurance policy in Ecuador is $700, a considerable sum given that the basic monthly salary […]
AirWire Technologies builds connected car app with IBM Garage
For both drivers and companies that create technologies to keep drivers safer, time is everything. At AirWire Technologies, we have been blown away by how quickly the IBM Garage helped bring our solution to market. AirWire created the Connected Car Internet of Things (IoT) device, which plugs into a vehicle’s onboard diagnostic port and provides […]
Karantis360 brings elder care into the 21st century with IBM Cloud
All over the world, people are living longer than ever. Many elderly people want to live independently, but still need some assistance to stay safe. While older people used to be able to rely on relatives for help, nowadays families often live too far away or have too many commitments to offer day-to-day support. Social […]
RadGreen uses IBM Cloud to help create safer, lower-pollution workspaces
It’s no secret that pollution is threatening public health, especially in urban spaces. Cities around the world are concerned with reducing dangerous levels of air pollution in streets and public spaces, but even when people move inside, they’re still surrounded by invisible health threats. Indoor air pollution is rarely discussed, but it poses a significant […]
Transforming manufacturing with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a field for academic researchers; machine learning and deep learning are becoming mainstream technologies that any organization can harness. This could have dramatic implications for many industries, including manufacturing. The impact of AI on manufacturing is likely to usher in a whole new era of industrial development. The […]
As Munich tech scene grows, new IBM Cloud Garage fuels innovation
Munich, Germany has often been compared to Silicon Valley. With its lively developer scene, corporate-backed incubators and a new tech hub expected to create 5,000 jobs, it’s not hard to see why. This thriving technology sector is one of the many reasons IBM decided to anchor its global Watson Internet of Things (IoT) headquarters in Munich. […]
How IBM Cloud supports innovative IoT
What is the Internet of Things (IoT), exactly? What are the “things”? They could be any internet-connected objects that collect and share data using embedded sensors. For example, many of us are familiar with fitness trackers or smart appliances that are controlled by cell phones. Business Insider predicts that there will be there will be […]
Free-floating, cloud-based car sharing app car2go takes the keys
For many city dwellers around the world, owning a car is more of a hassle than it’s worth. First of all, where do you park it? In New York City, for instance, the cost of a parking spot starts at $100 per month on the low end up to $1 million USD for an underground […]
Beyond scale: How IBM is accelerating enterprise cloud adoption
The enterprise cloud market is continuing to evolve, and the industry is growing beyond just infrastructure as a service. As The Wall Street Journal reported in July, global spending on information technology is expected to reach $3.5 trillion this year, up 2.4 percent from 2016, fueled in part by the rise of new cloud-enabled technologies […]
Cloud powers fan experiences at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A sports stadium is a special place for a fan. At one time, stadiums may have simply been considered a place to watch a game, but now, fans expect more. They want immersive, interactive experiences that make them feel like they’re part of the action. They want to be able to access the necessities such […]