Internet of Things security really comes down to identity. We, as people, trust communication with other people or machines we don’t know by verifying the institution with which someone or something is aligned. In IoT, machines are doing the communication, but the same concept applies. If each has a unique trusted identity and appropriate documents proving that identity, they can exchange information as safely as humans do.

Interoperability, customization, and convergence — oh my! IoT is a buzzword that takes on a whole new meaning when customized for an enterprise. From privacy concerns in custom solutions to converging OT and IT as well as various hosting concerns, ensure your enterprise-level Internet of Things project has the right road map.

Most companies say it takes up to 10 partners to even start an IoT project. How did a market built on connected technology get so fragmented?

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Avnet was an interesting stop on the OSM IoT Roadshow, and it cleared up a misconception for Rich Nass, Brand Director of Embedded Computing Design.