Connected World Conference, Santa Clara – June, 2013

Connected World Conference

[ June 10, 2013 to June 13, 2013. ] This year the Connected World Conference captures the heart of the Silicon Valley, June 10-13 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This year’s program includes a Gadget Giveaway and M2M App Challenge, and speakers from United Parcel Service, Progressive Insurance, Hewlett Packard, at&t, T-Mobile, Sprint, and more. . . . → Read More: Connected World Conference, Santa Clara – June, 2013

GLG Webcast: The Internet of Things – How it Works and Why It Matters

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[ February 21, 2013; 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. ] On Thursday, February 21 at 2 pm EST/11 am PST I presented a webcast on The Internet of Things for the Gerson Lehrman Group.  The webcast was an informative and fun 45 minutes during which I lay out what the “Internet of Things” is, how it works, and why it matters to people, communities, and [...] . . . → Read More: GLG Webcast: The Internet of Things – How it Works and Why It Matters

You Oughta Be in Pictures – Connected World Magazine, Feb/Mar 2013

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“I don’t know about you, but I pretty much expect to be on video any time I’m on the highway or in a public place. Video cameras monitor roads, gas stations, entrances, checkout counters, busses, and parking lots.” That’s how my February/March Unplugged column in Connected World starts out, then goes on to explore the various [...] . . . → Read More: You Oughta Be in Pictures – Connected World Magazine, Feb/Mar 2013

All I Want is Everything Connected: Nov/Dec Connected World Column

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Once again, it’s time to consider holiday gifts — not only what to give, but what you’d like to receive. And here’s the rub: after more than a decade during which device designers have connected almost everything to the Internet, there are still a few connected devices I’d like to see that have not been invented. . . . → Read More: All I Want is Everything Connected: Nov/Dec Connected World Column

Mobile Finally Saturates the Enterprise: MobileCON 2012 Recap

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Mobile technologies have finally saturated the enterprise, as evidenced by the throngs of corporate CIO’s and other senior executives prowling the exhibit hall and educational sessions at MobileCON 2012 — CTIA’s renamed fall show, held in San Diego September 9-11, 2012. The conference centered on big themes in enterprise mobility, including “bring you own device” (BYOD), machine-to-machine communications (M2M), location-based services (LBS), long-term evolution networks (LTE), automotive applications, mobile payments and more. . . . → Read More: Mobile Finally Saturates the Enterprise: MobileCON 2012 Recap

MobileCon 2012: Mobile IT and Enterprise

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[ October 10, 2012 to October 11, 2012. ] The cellular trade show formerly known as “CTIA Enterprise and Applications” — MobileCON 2012 — is coming up October 9-11 in San Diego. Here’s a preview of the show: Education: October 10 and 11 will bring Keynote sessions plus mobile case study “Bit Talks,” interactive Thought Leadership sessions, Executive Boardroom Sessions and networking receptions continue from prior shows. The exhibit floor is open bothd days. Pre-show events on October 9 include CTIA’s October 9 “APP-Solutely Enterprise” workshop, four paartner workshops on M2M, BYOD (Bring your own device) and unified enterprise communications, plus don’t-miss the Wireless Hall of Fame Awards banquet. . . . → Read More: MobileCon 2012: Mobile IT and Enterprise

Metawatch Update: Meet the Strata

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Metawatch’s new Strata — their first consumer product — is a handsome smart watch that brings notifications from your smartphone to your wrist, letting you decide at a glance whether to pull your phone out of your pocket to answer a call or respond to a text… or whether that can wait until later. Strata steps out in front of Metawatch’s first model with water resistance, fitness apps, and compatibility with both Android and iOs smartphones. . . . → Read More: Metawatch Update: Meet the Strata

Cool Connected Devices – Laurie Lamberth on the Peggy Smedley Show

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Connected World Magazine’s Laurie Lamberth and Peggy Smedley discuss the Metawatch, connected hearing aids, and how these devices bring ease to daily living. . . . → Read More: Cool Connected Devices – Laurie Lamberth on the Peggy Smedley Show