Invensys' Rob McGreevy on the Value of Interconnected Devices in PRIME

The internet of things is revolutionizing the way we communicate. It can not only connect us through various devices, but it connects and establishes communications with the world around us, allowing a richer and more interactive environment.  And, someone else besides us gets to do some work!  Here's an article that features commentary from Invensys VP of Information, Asset and Operations.

Repost, with comments: Intel Axes McAfee Security Brand, Repositions as Key Mobile Player

http://thevarguy.com/network-security-and-data-protection-software-solutions/intel-axes-mcafee-security-brand-repositions?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=TVG&utm_campaign=NL&cl=article_3_b%3Futm_source%3D010914

This is an interesting article for a few reasons.  Not only is Intel planning to disassociate itself from the McAfee branding, but their play into the "internet of things" can theoretically shake up the industry, providing many more opportunities for connectivity of, well, everything through their Edison chip.

Connecting people and technology is not new for industrial automation, at least within the confines of the plant and enterprise.  What IS new is the extension outside of our domain, to the "real world" which provides additional context to the events.  It's all about being smarter and more informed.  This looks like a very interesting year ahead of us for progress.

Repost: The Internet of Things

http://www.industryweek.com/information-technology/internet-things-infographic

 

Cisco explores the vast technological potential of an ever-expanding, ever-communicating, ever-learning web of connected objects.

Mar. 20, 2013 Travis Hessman | IndustryWeek