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An overview of IoT at the year’s halfway point, plus a spotlight on verticals—energy, automotive, buildings, and retail—shows both challenges and opportunities. Just as industries were coming out of the COVID-19 haze, boom—more trouble. 2022 has brought global unrest, war in Eastern Europe, economic uncertainty , supply chain unpredictability, soaring energy prices , inflation, a massive chip shortage, and, sadly, the list doesn’t end there. The continuing fallout from COVID-related shifts in industries and the global economy weren’t over before a new, intense wave of challenges hit hard. How have the events and realities of the first half of 2022 affected the IoT (Internet of Things) implementations and the IoT space as a whole? How are companies and industries leaning on IoT to power through challenging times? And how are the hurdles and opportunities presented in the first half of 2022 shaping the near-term future in verticals like energy, automotive, buildings, and retail? Accord...

Juniper Research says carrier billing spend for digital goods will exceed $74 billion in 2026. The post Fact of the Day – 6/30/2022 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-6-30-2022/ via IFTTT

Every infrastructure segment operates somewhat differently. Different requirements, regulations, oversight, and data flows are common among utilities and other infrastructure projects. Specific requirements can be addressed best by specific applications design and tested for that segment. For example, Locusview provides a seamless digital workflow for long-cycle construction jobs from design to construction to closeout in the energy utility segment. Locusview is a company known for DCM (digital construction management), specifically for energy infrastructure organizations. After more than two and a half years of product development, large-scale pilots, and collaboration with several large utility organizations, they have released a solution for electric utilities featuring a seamless digital construction workflow. Locusview can now help electric utilities expedite the collection and movement of high-quality data from start to finish of planned long-cycle construction projects, en...

If you don’t seem to be getting any hot water in your home, or perhaps the water isn’t hot enough, you need to get the problem fixed. The post Hot Water Problems? Here’s How to Fix Them appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/hot-water-problems-heres-fix-them/ via IFTTT

Individuals working in the plumbing industry are often the overlooked “water warriors” that help ensure people are protected from contaminated water. The post Why Backflow Testing Is Important appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/backflow-testing-important/ via IFTTT

IDC says worldwide Ethernet switch revenues increased 12.7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2022. The post Fact of the Day – 6/29/2022 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-6-29-2022/ via IFTTT

Natural wood comes from trees, of course. The world’s largest tree, a coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in the heart of Redwood National Park in California, is 380 feet tall. The Hyperion, as it is known, ranks as the tallest tree in the world and is also taller than the tallest man-made wooden building. So far. Wooden buildings are hardly new. Europe’s Neolithic long house, a narrow timber dwelling built in 6000 BCE, is one of the largest buildings constructed during that period, with a capacity of housing around 30 people. Unfortunately, it is known only from remains while the Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga, Japan, which includes a five-story building, was constructed recently–607 CE—and is still standing. Over the centuries, wood construction benefited from advances in tools—from stone to steel—and from methods of treating the timber for strength and endurance. Engineering the wood material used in construction also improved its application range. The CLT (cross-laminated tim...

In comparison to traditional security systems, the smart home systems are much more effective and give you real time information at any minute of the day. The post 4 Security Benefits of Smart Homes You Probably Didn’t Know About appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/4-security-benefits-smart-homes-probably-didnt-know/ via IFTTT

A strong brand image can help you attract more customers and make your business more successful. Here are easy ways to improve your business’s brand image! The post 7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Business’s Brand Image appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/7-easy-ways-improve-businesss-brand-image/ via IFTTT

“We carry a complete line of sophisticated replacement garage door openers. We have everything from smart device-controlled garage door openers to those that open in a whisper-quiet fashion.” Article source here: Wi-Fi Operated Garage Door Openers source http://smyrnagaragedoorrepair.blogspot.com/2022/06/wi-fi-operated-garage-door-openers.html

Gartner says marketing budgets have increased to 9.5% of overall company revenue in 2022. The post Fact of the Day – 6/28/2022 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-6-28-2022/ via IFTTT

Cracks and fissures are a fact of life(cycle) for concrete and masonry. New chemistry can mitigate the long-range effects of weather on new pours, but existing walls, floors, walks, and aprons are still susceptible to the age-old problems. Contractors who find they are called to repair these faults can now turn to specific materials to help.   Master Builders Solutions , a brand of MBCC Group , has been providing advanced chemical results for construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation of structures for generations and is offering new MasterEmaco adhesives designed to provide long-lasting performance in all these applications. They are designed for both ease of use and fast curing to reduce installation time, strong adhesion for long-lasting performance and aesthetics, and durability for the most demanding requirements. The key features and benefits of the new MasterEmaco products vary depending on the material. For example, MasterEmaco ADH 501, a two-component, low vi...

Berg Insight says the installed base of aftermarket car telematics devices reached 87.4 million in 2021. The post Fact of the Day – 6/27/2022 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-6-27-2022/ via IFTTT

Building information modeling (BIM) doesn’t belong only to the building side of construction. Infrastructure projects can also benefit from the technology and advanced companies are exploring, implementing, or using BIM around the world for highway, bridge, airport, and other infrastructure projects. Hitachi Solutions , Ltd., a subsidiary of the Tokyo-headquartered multinational conglomerate Hitachi Group and a leading systems integrator in Japan has signed a new strategic distribution partnership with Datumate , an infrastructure construction software company and developer of the DatuBIM cloud-based Construction Data Analytics platform. The multi-year strategic partnership agreement means that Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. will integrate Datumate’s construction analytics platform into its professional service offering to the Japanese infrastructure construction market. DatuBIM will be used by major Japanese contractors in the building of roads, highways, rail...

“One of the most critical parts of your Smyrna garage door’s operation is the pulley mechanisms on it. If you notice any problems give us a call because our skilled techs in Smyrna are excellent when it comes to replacing and repairing garage door pulleys.” Article source here: Garage Door Pulley Repaired and Replaced source http://smyrnagaragedoorrepair.blogspot.com/2022/06/garage-door-pulley-repaired-and-replaced.html

Parks Associates says 24% of smart home owners hired a professional to install their device. The post Fact of the Day – 6/24/2022 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-6-24-2022/ via IFTTT

The construction of asphalt pavement has a significant impact on the environment, in both energy use and emissions. When talking GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions from asphalt pavement construction have been receiving increasing attention in recent years. The results of research show that the greenhouse gas emissions from the mixture mixing phase are the highest, and account for about 54% of the total amount. Companies in the field are testing and developing various methodologies to reduce those GHG factors found in asphalt. Ingevity Corp. received an EPD (environmental product declaration) for its Evotherm M1 WMA (Warm Mix Asphalt ) technology showing them to be the first chemical additive supplier to be included in the NAPA (National Asphalt Pavement Assn.’s Emerald Eco-Label , a tool that provides supply-chain specific upstream environmental data for asphalt mixtures. The Emerald Eco-Label tool is a web-based software program that allows asphalt mixture producers to develop veri...

This article will highlight healthy, weight-loss snacks containing fiber, protein, and fat-burning nutrients. The post Take Eat Easy: 3 Healthy, Homemade Snacks for Weight Loss appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/take-eat-easy-3-healthy-homemade-snacks-weight-loss/ via IFTTT

Are you someone who can't get enough of tropical tours? Do you want to bring the captivating aura of a tropical region to your home? The post How to Decorate Your Tropical Themed Home? appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/decorate-tropical-themed-home/ via IFTTT

Juniper Research says smart-traffic management systems to save 205 million metric tons of CO2 by 2027. The post Fact of the Day – 6/23/2022 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-6-23-2022/ via IFTTT

If we want to be more sustainable and achieve our ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals, we need data, which of course is easier said than done. Many companies have a data challenge, meaning they are trying to pull insights from legacy systems and legacy business processes that haven’t been modernized. Perhaps this is our next step to addressing ESG in our organizations. This is exactly the conversation I recently had with Matthew Sekol, industry advocate, worldwide sustainability, Microsoft . We talked all about data on The Peggy Smedley Show this past week. He explains how Microsoft intersects with ESG in a number of ways—and he breaks it down into three different categories. Cloud solutions are designed with sustainability in mind. Product and universal challenges (examples include measuring carbon reduction or how collaboration tools can be used to foster a great employee culture). How Microsoft works with partners and internal services organizations to build solu...

The U.S. Dept. of HUD (Housing and Urban Development) is putting money on the line–$10.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2022. These formula grants will go to communities across the United States for housing and community development activities ranging from affordable housing developments to public housing modernization to economic opportunities for people with low and moderate incomes. The grants include $6.3 billion in allocations to eligible applicants through the CPD Formula Grant Program. Among the distributions are: $3.3 billion for the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program. These provide annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-income and moderate-income persons. $1.5 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The program provides funding to states and localities to use – o...

Air conditioning may be the most important purchase for some people, especially those living in warmer climates. The post How to Maintain Your Air Conditioning in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/maintain-air-conditioning-5-easy-steps/ via IFTTT

This attractive grass is quite easy to grow, but you have to know more about it before you begin planting the grass around your home. The post Pampas Grass: How You Can Grow and Care for It appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/pampas-grass-can-grow-care/ via IFTTT

Once the building is finished, the managing of the building begins. And that means technology. One of the go-to systems for construction and real estate managers has been Sage 300 CRE (Construction and Real Estate ) and Sage has enhanced it with Sage Intacct cloud financial management system. The solution combines the long-trusted, solid foundation of Property Management with Sage Intacct’s proven multi-tenant cloud platform. Sage Intacct Real Estate allows for full lease abstract tracking and provides automatic reminders of important dates, including renewal options, lease expirations, and more. Additionally, users can automate management fee calculations, as well as expense recoveries for common area maintenance, real estate taxes, and more. A native cloud solution, Sage Intacct Real Estate provides the same functionality of Sage 300 CRE Property Management, with the added benefits of being in the cloud, including the increased flexibility and convenience of being able to access t...

It’s a list no industry wants to be at the top of—the most-targeted by ransomware list. Unfortunately for manufacturing companies, the manufacturing sector has landed in the top spot for the second year in a row, according to a new report from Zscaler . Other industries like healthcare and food services have experienced a sharp spike in attacks, and the number of ransomware attacks in general has increased too. What can companies do to keep their systems, devices, and data as safe as possible amid these unfavorable trends? Just how unfavorable are the ransomware trends so far in 2022? Zscaler’s 2022 Ransomware Report has revealed an 80% increase in ransomware attacks between February 2021 and March 2022 compared to the previous year, and the company says this sets new records in terms of volume of attacks and the cost of damages. Ransoms also appear to be going up. The 2022 Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report from Palo Alto Networks showed a 144% increase in the average ransom demand...

IDC says PC shipments will feel the effects of global headwinds with shipment volumes expected to decline 8.2% in 2022. The post Fact of the Day – 6/22/2022 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-6-22-2022/ via IFTTT

Building a deck can be a great way to improve your home and add extra living space. However, it is important to plan your project carefully. The post Planning Your Decking Project: A Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/planning-decking-project-step-step-guide/ via IFTTT

“Our Smyrna techs can easily diagnose and repair any type of electrical or mechanical garage door problems. You can bet that when you call us for a garage door repair, your garage door will not be out of commission for long.” Article source here: 25-Point Garage Door Safety Inspections source http://smyrnagaragedoorrepair.blogspot.com/2022/06/25-point-garage-door-safety-inspections.html

Strong winds, long sun exposure, hail and rain, snow, and ice storms leave a toll on the house. The post How To Keep A House In Top Condition Despite Strong Weather appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/keep-house-top-condition-despite-strong-weather/ via IFTTT

People have become more environmentally conscious and have started looking for alternate options for saving resources. The post Make Your House More Energy-Efficient With These 6 Innovations appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/make-house-energy-efficient-6-innovations/ via IFTTT

If you are keen to make sure that you are boosting your income, then there are a number of things you might want to think about. The post Clever Ways to Boost Your Income appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2022/06/clever-ways-boost-income/ via IFTTT

The MC of the Kit Kat Klub in “Cabaret” famously sang, “Money makes the world go around, money, money, money….” Set in 1929, the musical’s lyrics are just as pointed today. Money is the source of resources for people and businesses alike and funding the future developments of tech firms especially depend on getting investments. These days, there are a variety of ways to find that funding. Following the more traditional route, Dusty Robotics , a robotic solution provider for the construction industry, closed a $45 million Series B round of investment led by Scale Venture Partners and joined by returning investors Baseline Ventures, Canaan Partners, Root Ventures, NextGen Venture Partners, and Cantos. The company will use these funds to grow its team, expand its product offerings, and accelerate manufacturing with the goal of deploying Dusty products on all construction sites in the U.S. Dusty’s  FieldPrinter eliminates one of the most common sources of conflict on construction pr...