IOT
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From Healthcare to Marketing: How the Latest AI Tools are Transforming Our World
From helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses to optimizing manufacturing processes, AI tools are both disrupting and accelerating every sector. And as the technology progresses, the applications for AI are only continuing to grow. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the latest and most innovative AI tools in development today. Continue reading
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Dear IoT Platform Vendors, Please Read This
The Problem 1: For Large Corporates, Digital Transformation Is Often Slow and Painful Many large corporates across multiple verticals today are being disrupted by the convergence of wireless, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT). From connected homes and autonomous automobiles to healthcare, retail and smart cities, whole industries are being transformed. Connected… Continue reading
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IoT for healthcare: Making data meaningful and actionable
Philips digital lead Liat Ben-Zur demonstrates how IoT for healthcare can lead to much-improved preventative measures. <This blog was first published by Internet of Things Institute on Nov 22, 2017. I am reposting it here in its original form> Did this Spotify billboard catch your eye in 2016: “Dear person who played ‘Sorry’ 42 times on Valentine’s… Continue reading
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Here’s a shocker: The Internet of Everything does not require that everything needs to be connected to the Internet
Devices do not need to be connected to the internet, to make them “smart”. The Internet of Everything does not require that everything needs to be connected to the Internet. Continue reading
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OCF: True IoT alignment or an Oligopoly Club For now?
The opinions expressed in this article are my own and do not reflect the views of the AllSeen Alliance nor Royal Philips. Recently a lot of talk about the consolidation of open source IoT standards has hit the media, sparked by the announcement of the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF). As cofounder of the AllSeen Alliance,… Continue reading
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Why a common language is needed for the IoT
I recently did a few interviews and podcasts speaking to just this question. The bottom line is that what we are seeing today manifested as the “connected home” or “IoT” is just the beginning. We are far from what I believe the future of connected devices could really enable. To realize the vision of more intelligence… Continue reading
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The Google Glassholes Phenomenon
Is there anything buzzier right now that Google Glass? It appears to be the next big-thing-that-will-rock-your-world according to most of the Technorati websites. I mean, how can it not be? This wearable technology device (ie. glasses) can connect with my smartphone via Wifi or BT and then magically do things like Voice search Initiate turn-by-turn… Continue reading
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WTF is IOT?
Internet of Things (IOT) seems to be the hottest buzz word these days? But WTF is it really? Seems like it includes so many different things. So for all of you Sound of Music fans, here are a few of my favorite Internet of Things… (Pun Intended). According to IMS Research, the wearables market is poised to grow from… Continue reading
About Me
Liat Ben-Zur is a highly accomplished business builder and transformation leader with over 25 years of experience in product innovation, mobile and IoT disruption, and consumer and B2B growth. Her leadership roles at Microsoft, Royal Philips, and Qualcomm have driven digital transformations, launched numerous connected AI and IoT products, and built inclusive company cultures. A believer in user-centric technology, Liat has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to the industry. Liat holds an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and a BSEE from UC Davis, and is involved in various boards and advisory roles, helping leaders around the world use AI to reshape their industries.
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