Converging Tech
Explore topics covering myriad of converging technologies such as AI, ML, IoT, robotics, etc. including industry trends, impact analyses, commercial models and use case scenarios across various B2B/B2C industries
Spotlight on 5 key enablers of smart supply chain & logistics
This topic focuses on some of the key enablers that support the ongoing development of smart supply chain initiatives; including many of the key supply chain & logistics trends
Supply chain & logistics – Spotlight on 5 key evolving trends
This topic casts a spotlight on some of the key evolving supply chain & logistics trends as well as briefly introduces some of the key enablers that would support value chain players in their optimization and/or transformation efforts
Cold chain optimization & transformation: Spotlight on key initiatives (Part 2)
This segment outlines some of the key initiatives value chain players can explore in optimizing and/or transforming aspects of their cold chain operations
Data-on-wheels: Why connected vehicle data ownership & access matters (Part 1)
This article explores key connected vehicle data categories as well as the significance of data ownership & access in the development of connected propositions
Commercial Drones – Role of NGN/5G and wireless carriers (Part 2)
This segment aims to explore key connectivity protocols required for a successful commercial drone paradigm and peek into the potential role of telecom wireless carriers
How smartphones are evolving in an AIaaS era
This post aims to highlight few ways the humble smartphone is evolving in an era where consumers are seemingly shifting their focus away from iterative hardware improvements and towards enhanced services the device enables (AIaaS, VR/AR, etc.) AIaaS takes center stage Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and myriad of underlying AIaaS (Artificial Intelligence-as-a–Service) solutions are …
Retiring the L-wallet… One m-Transaction at a time
The following post focuses on the In-Store m-Transaction component of the broader m-Pay & m-Commerce solutions within emerged markets (particularly U.S)… examples of which include Apple Pay, Google Pay, LoopPay, et al. The dreaded ‘F-word’… …Fragmentation is a familiar ‘problem’ whenever a new trend is initiated from within the technology …
How addressing the 1-2-3 stages of ‘Wiifm’ could enhance consumer engagement
That thought when you clean the drawer only to discover that long-abandoned wearable – “Why did I abandon this again? Oh yeah… it never addressed my Wiifm needs” This post explores how consumer IoT value chain players could address one of their crucial ongoing challenges – …
Exploring revenue potentials of the Connected Vehicle segment
Continuing from Part 1, where we explored the monetization framework for Connected Vehicles, Part 2 dwells into the key segments & extended IoT monetization potentials Concept of CSAP The Connected Solution Aggregators & Partners (CSAP) provides the industry with an End-2-End solution…which includes hardware (sensors), connectivity (wireless), support (dealer network, …
The CSAP [Connected Solution Aggregators & Partners] group could provide a seamless unified connected vehicle solution for one simple contractual fee
Yes! One vulnerable smart camera can wreck havoc across an entire smart home IoT ecosystem
This topic casts a spotlight on consumer smart home / IoT ecosystem security
How 365 brand could benefit from Amazon’s Whole Foods purchase
This topic aims to explore potential benefits of Amazon’s Whole Foods purchase on its 365 brand
Today’s Smart Home is ‘Semi-Smart’ at best
The first post in a multi-segment series aims to outline one of the views on Connected & Smart Homes and the journey towards achieving the ultimate home… The Autonomous Home! Journey towards a Truly Smart Home ❶ Starts with the Connected Home… Connected Home …
How an IoT button could enhance QSR Drive-Thru customer experience (Part 2)
This second segment briefly explores the IoT button design concept, user interface (UI) & experience (UX) and potential peripheral opportunities this concept may present to value chain partners in the long run The 2nd installment continues from the first segment that introduced the how …
How Amazon Go could benefit… Amazon
Amazon hasn’t been an e-Commerce entity for a while BUT actually an omni-service provider that is one step closer to becoming an omni-lifestyle entity To me; Amazon Go is a clear indication of the importance of Retail Ecosystems; a topic that I would share …
Revenue Potentials from Connected Vehicles (Part 1)
So you’ve been reading… … that Connected Vehicles are no longer bound to Hollywood movies… but in fact have moved beyond the imaginative rides of Herbie the Love Bug, Knightrider’s KITT & Dark Knight’s Tumbler into the realms of reality The newswires are abuzz with – – …
How IoT-button can enhance Drive-Thru customer experience (Part 1)
Smartphones & broader tech has been changing nearly every facet of the quick-service (fast food) industry… and now it is IoT‘s turn to do it’s bit From the success of smartphone ordering through to Geo-fence based coupons and even smart fryers; the fast food …
How smart bulbs help the assisted living
IoT devices & solutions that are ‘nice-to-have’ for some… could actually be ‘need-to-have’ for others! Consumer IoT – A tale of ‘nice-to-have’ vs. ‘need-to-have’ Consumer IoT products are akin to most other cyclic / discretionary product sets where the user’s purchase intent often has …
5 Emerging Trends – Smart Home Security
For the purposes of this post, Smart Home Security is a part of the broader Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) solutions; as opposed to Industrial IoT solutions 5 Emerging Trends 1. Smartphones & Apps are enabling adoption of simplified Home Security solutions Pop quiz: What …
Commercial Drones – Role of 5G and Wireless Carriers (Part 2)
Continuing from Part 1, the following post aims to explore key connectivity protocols required for a successful commercial Drone paradigm and peek into the potential role of Wireless Carriers Connectivity Initially; Commercial Drones are expected to operate within visual range (by a manned pilot); ultimately though; greater cost & process efficiencies could only be …
Emerging Trends in Consumer IoT Solutions
For the purposes of this post, the conversation refers to Consumer connected Internet of Things (IoT) solutions; as opposed to Industrial IoT solutions Challenges to Consumer IoT adoption 1. Connected Fragmentation & Isolated Ecosystem A plethora of entities have been investing in consumer connected IoT solutions; …
Robotics & Autonomous Solutions in Customer Facing Environment
Autonomous & Robotic solutions have been making human’s lives easier since a better part of the 20th century Industrial Robotics are the mainstay of Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain & Warehousing industries who depend on their high precision, low error margins, cost effective alternative & ‘tireless’ operation relative to their …
Role VR/AR play in Retailer’s Digital Transformation
One of the most explored technology today is Virtual / Augmented Reality Both VR/AR aim to bring an immersive & interactive experience of the virtual world to the user in their own ways With VR, the user is ‘teleported’ into a virtual world wherein all of their interactions provide a ‘realistic feel’ with …
Commercial Drones – Key Deployment Scenarios & Challenges (Part 1)
Drones; akin to almost every other emerging Industrial IoT solution (different from it’s Consumer IoT brethren); present virtually endless commercial applications due to their relatively small size and ability to be piloted remotely (autonomously or with the aid of a pilot) Part 1 focuses on 5 commercial drone deployment scenarios and related challenges Aside …