How to leverage APIs for IT-enabled information capability
From chief archaeologist to modern explorer In the past, discovering existing APIs within an organization often felt like archaeology — digging through legacy systems, documentation, and code bases to unearth reusable components. Some have (maybe just me) even referred to themselves as the resident chief archaeologist, sifting through layers of code in search of hidden […]
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Understanding Cold Storage Fleet Tracking
In the logistics industry, transporting temperature-sensitive goods presents unique challenges. Maintaining the integrity of perishable items like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals requires precise temperature control throughout the supply chain. Cold storage fleet tracking plays a crucial role in ensuring that these goods remain within specified temperature ranges during transportation, thereby preserving quality and safety standards. […]
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How IoT Devices Transform Healthcare with Real-Time Data Collection
In healthcare, access to accurate, real-time data is crucial for improving patient outcomes. IoT devices revolutionize how healthcare collects, organizes, and analyzes this data, enabling caregivers to identify and address health issues more efficiently. From wearable ECG monitors to smart blood pressure cuffs, IoT devices for healthcare data collection gather valuable information on patients’ fitness […]
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California’s vetoed AI bill: Bullet dodged, but not for long
Artificial intelligence has the power to revolutionize industries, drive economic growth, and improve our quality of life. But like any powerful, widely available technology, AI also poses significant risks. California’s now vetoed legislation, SB 1047 — the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act — sought to combat “catastrophic” risks from AI […]
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The best new features and fixes in Python 3.13
Python 3.12 brought more specializations and other refinements to the interpreter. Now, Python 3.13 adds new elements to the JIT that generate actual machine code at runtime, instead of just specialized bytecode. The resulting speedup isn’t much just yet—maybe 5%—but it paves the way for future optimizations that weren’t previously possible. Right now, the JIT is considered […]
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What Role Does IoT Play in Combating Educational Inequalities?
Educational inequality can affect people’s access to textbooks, internet access, uniforms, external support, and other factors that impact learning and future success. However, evidence suggests IoT could reduce educational inequality to make opportunities more evenly distributed across affected communities. What are some compelling examples of the IoT in action? Knowing about them can help tech […]
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Julia language adds lower-overhead Memory type
A new version of the dynamically typed, high-performance Julia language for numerical computing has been released. Julia 1.11 features a new Memory type, a lower-level container that provides an alternative to Array. Downloadable from julialang.org, Julia 1.11 was released October 7 following two alphas, two betas, and four release candidates. Introduced with Julia 1.11, the […]
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How to enroll Windows IoT devices in Microsoft Intune
Device management has evolved in the enterprise to cover more and more devices under one platform, and IoT devices are no exception. Organizations can enroll devices running Windows IoT with Intune and manage them alongside Windows desktop OSes, smartphones, tablets, macOS desktops and even some Linux distributions. However, the enrollment and management process for IoT […]
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Particle and Kigen Partner to Simplify and Scale New IoT eSIM Solutions
In an exciting step forward for the IoT (Internet of Things) ecosystem, Particle, the leading edge-to-cloud infrastructure for intelligent devices, has partnered with Kigen, the global leader in eSIM and iSIM technology, to make IoT development easier to manage, more scalable, and globally accessible. Both companies share a vision to empower developers and enterprises to build IoT […]
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Oracle touts ‘tip and tail’ release model for Java library development
Oracle is touting a “tip and tail” model for Java library development that the company says would give application developers a better experience and at the same time help library developers innovate faster. The JEP (JDK Enhancement Proposal) created September 30 and updated October 7 describes a release model for software libraries. The “tip” release […]
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