If you cannot name something, you can hold no power over it. Let’s talk about the internet of things (IoT). IoT is simply a new generation of automation. Like factory or office automation, IoT [...]
This is one of the most intuitive uses of IoT. It’s simply the idea of only servicing or attending to those members of a fleet that need it. For example, think about municipal garbage cans in [...]
The first blog post of this IoT series mentions a series of common IoT business paradigms F3 has come across over the years. In this segment, we’ll talk in more detail about what we call “Track [...]
In the first blog post of this IoT series we introduced a list of common IoT business paradigms F3 Wireless has come across over the years. In this segment, we’ll talk in more detail about “Fleet [...]
It is feasible for many businesses to track an object, such as a fleet of trucks. If trucks are almost always in service, it makes sense for companies to pay a recurring fee to track them via [...]
The personal computer is a powerful tool to create efficiency in a business. When computers were first developed, however, they weren’t widely used. This wasn’t just because of size and cost; a [...]
In any business, it is vital to understand what your customer wants and needs. Many organizations use market research to attempt to achieve this. Effective market research can make the difference [...]
Organizations of all sizes are looking for ways to lower their carbon footprint. To do this, they often need to start by measuring current greenhouse gas emissions. This can be as straightforward [...]
There are many potential IoT applications when it comes to health care. One application involves logging usage of durable medical equipment (DME) for insurance coverage. Medicare requires that [...]
Our next business case paradigm deals with managing inventory and cash flow on behalf of customers. With Vendor Managed Inventory, suppliers own and maintain their products until customers use [...]