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Emerging IoT Vendors To Know In 2019

by Rick Whiting
As part of CRN's Emerging Vendors for 2019, here are four hot Internet of Things startups, founded in 2013 or later, that solution providers should be aware of.
PTC's John Gray On Partner Growth For IoT, AR: 'The Channel Is On Fire'

by Dylan Martin
The industrial software vendor's channel chief also touches on a new regional system integrator program for IoT, a new managed services provider for PLM and how two recent acquisitions of PTC partners will benefit the channel.
10 Hot IoT Companies To Watch In 2019

by Dylan Martin
CRN takes a look at 10 hot Internet of Things companies, both established and new, that are set to make big moves in 2019 after raising funding rounds, announcing new products and landing big partnerships.
The 10 Biggest IoT News Stories Of 2019 (So Far)

by Dylan Martin
CRN gives a rundown of the 10 biggest IoT new stories of 2019 so far, which includes new product launches, big acquisitions and new efforts to create IoT standards.
The 10 Coolest Blockchain Startups Of 2019 (So Far)

by Dylan Martin
CRN takes a look at the 10 coolest blockchain startups of 2019 so far. These startups tackle everything from identity verification and storage to supply chains and IoT networks.
The 10 Coolest Machine-Learning And AI Startups Of 2019 (So Far)

by Dylan Martin
As artificial intelligence startup funding reaches an all-time high, CRN looks at this year's coolest machine-learning and AI startups that are making moves relevant to the channel.
The 10 Top IoT Startups Of 2019 (So Far)

by Dylan Martin
CRN takes a look at the 10 top Internet of Things startups of 2019 so far, which cover everything from security and connectivity to analytics and application development.
5 Questions About IoT Security Act With U.S. Senator Mark Warner

by O’Ryan Johnson
“The risk extends beyond just DDoS attacks. Insecure IoT devices – often the most vulnerable part of a home or enterprise network – can be leveraged as access points to wider networks. And, as we’ve seen in a number of ransomware and wiperware incidents impacting devices like smart TVs, insecurities in these devices can be used to ‘brick’ connected devices.”
5 Cool Features Of Siemens MindSphere You Need To Know

by Dylan Martin
'I think what makes us stand out is the domain expertise that Siemens has across 20-plus Industries, and that domain expertise cannot be underestimated,' a Siemens MindSphere exec tells CRN of the IoT platform's strengths over competing products.
How 4 Distributors Are Helping Solution Providers Scale IoT Projects

by Dylan Martin
CRN outlines how Ingram Micro, Tech Data, Arrow Electronics and Synnex are helping solution providers build IoT businesses with a variety of strategies, ranging from the aggregation of pre-packaged solutions and partner matchmaking to value-added services and workshops.
5 Industrial IoT Security Issues Businesses Need To Know About

by Dylan Martin
'I think for me the first insight is that every single industry has this problem, not just what you naturally would identify as industrial companies,' Forescout executive Pedro Abreu says of security issues surrounding the industrial Internet of Things.
5 IoT Companies That Should Be On A Solution Provider's Radar

by Dylan Martin
Is your solution provider practice looking for a new IoT vendor to work with? As part of IoT Week, CRN highlights five emerging IoT companies that are actively looking to work with new channel partners.
6 Of The Biggest Announcements From PTC’s LiveWorx 2019

by Dylan Martin
CRN breaks down the biggest news from PTC's annual LiveWorx digital transformation conference, where the industrial software vendor announced a new augmented reality acquisition, the hiring of a McKinsey executive, the investment in a 3D imaging startup and more.
Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton: Integration Is Key To MindSphere's Success

by Dylan Martin
'The thing that is most interesting to me is the fact that we have that product that has pull. We don't have to push anybody. Folks are recognizing the power of the portfolio,' Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton tells CRN in an interview about the company's MindSphere IoT platform.
IoT World 2019 News: The 6 Biggest Announcements

by Dylan Martin
CRN breaks down the six biggest IoT announcements at the IoT World 2019 conference, which included Verizon's expansion of its NB-IoT network, new security features from Mocana to protect large IoT deployments and a new mini-asset tracking solution.