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How IoT tracking in retail supply chains drives ROI
The return on investment (ROI) story behind internet of things (IoT) tracking in retail supply chains is compelling—especially for shipments with a high inventory value, cold chains, or when on-time delivery is critical. With specialized IoT sensors, retailers can keep tabs on location and other valuable information like temperature, humidity, and vibration.
5 IoT retail trends for 2021
In 2020 we saw retailers hard hit by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with dozens of retailers—Neiman Marcus, J.C. Penney, and Brooks Brothers to name a few— declaring bankruptcy. During the unprecedented chaos of lockdowns and social distancing, consumers accelerated their shift to online shopping. Retailers like Target and Best Buy saw online sales double while Amazon’s e–commerce sales grew 39 percent.
How healthcare partners are using IoT to adapt with agility
The urgent and widespread impact of the global health pandemic is shining a light on the healthcare industry and the critical need for continued, rapid transformation. In response, Microsoft partners are applying advanced technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to create solutions that are enabling healthcare workers to deliver quality care to more people while keeping patients and providers safer.
How OPC UA complements our open IIoT approach
The rise of Industry 4.0 has transformed the manufacturing industry, making it imperative to connect factories and plants with their disparate data sources to maintain a competitive edge. Manufacturers can no longer be limited by proprietary technology and siloed data.
Transforming smart cities with AI, IoT, and cloud technologies
According to the United Nations, more than 55 percent of the world’s population now lives in urban areas—and by 2050, that number could jump to 68 percent.
How companies are speeding their IoT revolution
This blog is the fourth in a series highlighting our newest research, IoT Signals.
Solve the IoT security paradox to unleash innovation
This blog is the second in a series highlighting our newest research, IoT Signals.
How manufacturers became world leaders in IoT adoption
This blog is the first in a series highlighting our newest research, IoT Signals.
Creating an open industrial IoT ecosystem
Global-efficiency dashboards. Predictive maintenance. Asset monitoring. New, digitally enabled lines of business. Automation companies, machine builders, and manufacturers are capitalizing on these and other industrial IoT (IIoT) capabilities to wring maximum value from their operations.
IDC MarketScape: Microsoft a leader in IIoT platforms for manufacturing and energy
Manufacturers, oil and gas companies, and utilities are vertical markets that we’ve seen go all-in on accelerating innovation through IoT.