IOT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

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Chevron Taps Microsoft As Its Cloud Provider
Chevron Taps Microsoft As Its Cloud Provider
October 31, 2017  |  Internet of Things

American energy corporation Chevron announced Monday (Oct. 30) it had entered into a seven-year partnership with Redmond, Washington-based technology company Microsoft Corp., through which Microsoft...

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How Philips Lighting Is Working To Light The Path Toward Smart Cities
How Philips Lighting Is Working To Light The Path Toward Smart Cities
October 30, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

Can new streetlights brighten more than just dark streets? In the latest PYMNTS Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker, Roger Karner, president of Philips’ U.S. Market...

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How Subscriptions Are Changing What Consumers Buy (To Own)
How Subscriptions Are Changing What Consumers Buy (To Own)
October 27, 2017  |  Subscription Commerce

“Click to subscribe!” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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TRENDING: Are Smart Lights The Key To Creating Smart Cities?
TRENDING: Are Smart Lights The Key To Creating Smart Cities?
October 27, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

Connected tech has become a staple of modern life. Everything from our cell phones to our homes and even simple appliances now come with embedded...

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FinServ IT Professionals Grow Worried As Bank Breaches Climb
FinServ IT Professionals Grow Worried As Bank Breaches Climb
October 25, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Of all the sensitive personal data consumers and businesses would rather not see compromised, financial data is surely toward the top of the list. But,...

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How To Drive The Conversations At Money 20/20
How To Drive The Conversations At Money 20/20
October 23, 2017  |  Money 20/20

If conversation is currency, what about conversations about currency? When thousands of payments professionals gather in one place, you'd better know the lingua franca. So...

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Fitbit Shakes Up Workout Routine With Connected Payment Tech
Fitbit Shakes Up Workout Routine With Connected Payment Tech
October 02, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

‘No pain, no gain’ is, of course, a motivating mantra for fitness. In turn, by gaining contactless payment tech, can fitness tracking devices eliminate certain...

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