Why a Blog?
I want to help YOU understand what the Internet Of Things (IoT) holds for you and your company.
I very often meet people that are afraid to ask the questions that, in fact, everyone is looking to have answers to:
- What is the IoT?
- What does it mean?
- How can I benefit from it?
- What are the technologies out there?
- Etc.
I want to bring answers to those questions through blogs, interviews, and books.
Latest Blogs
IoT: Top 3 Analog Companies Digitization Challenges
IoT Market Drivers and Barriers for Analog companies The word “analog” describes companies that have not gone through a digital transformation. In marketplaces typically dominated by analog company-derived products and services, the rules are not only changing, but in...
SaaS: The Great Software Reset
The Great Software Reset: How AI Is Redrawing the Moat Someone recently asked me when I'd release a new edition of Digitize or Die. My answer surprised even me: the book doesn't need a new edition. The title says it all — and right now, it says it louder than ever....
What is series (#10): what is edge computing?
In previous posts I covered the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the rising volumes of data, what all this data enables in terms of value and the landscape of data management with the place of data lakes. I briefly mentioned edge computing, a decentralized...
What is series (#11): what is Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)?
In recent years testing and deploying blockchain applications has become easier and less risky with the advent of a new generation of cloud services that offer the infrastructure, tools, application possibilities and blockchain network support enabling organizations...
What is series (#9): what is a data lake?
As I explain in my IoT book Digitize or Die, the big change of the Internet of Things (IoT) is the fact that it provides ample new sources to capture and leverage previously unavailable data from connected things. The current wave of connecting people with machines...
What is series (#8): what is LTE-M (Long Term Evolution for Machines)?
LTE-M, short for Long Term Evolution for Machines or LTE-MTC, is a low power wide area network radio technology standard for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It is one of the three LPWA network technologies of the cellular/mobile industry which were standardized...
In the News: MIT Sloan Executive Education
Guest post contributed by Dr. Trent Salvaggio, Executive Director of the IoT Talent Consortium (IOTTC), an industry-wide initiative focused on building and growing IoT talent. MIT Sloan Executive Education’s Associate Dean, Dr. Peter Hirst, is a member of the IOTTC...
What is series (#7): what is NB-IoT (narrowband Internet of Things)?
In my post on LPWAN (low power wide area networks) I explained there are two categories of technologies and protocols in this segment of wireless Internet of Things (IoT) communication solutions. The first category consists of LPWA network technologies using the...
What is series (#6): what is Ingenu?
In my overview of LPWAN (low power wide area network) wireless communication technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT), I previously looked at the two best known players: Sigfox with its frequency hopping approach and the LoRaWAN ecosystem with the LoRa chirp...
What is series (#5): what is LiFi?
In previous posts of this ‘What is’ series we looked at LPWAN technologies such as LoRaWAN and Sigfox. These are all forms of wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) protocols enabling IoT connectivity over longer ranges. In this post I...
“Digitize or Die” is now a recommended book for students of the ESCP Business school
"Digitize or Die" is now a recommended book for students of the ESCP Business school: ESCP Europe (French: École supérieure de commerce de Paris) is a European business school with campuses in Paris, Berlin, London, Madrid, Turin, and Warsaw. ESCP Europe is one of the...
How to series (#1): Digital Transformation: IoT & Financial Performance
LINKING DIGITIZATION AND COMPANIES’ PERFORMANCE In 2002, Capgemini Consulting published their online report, ‘How Digital Leaders Outperform their Peers in Every Industry’ after performing surveys on 391 companies and analyzing 184 publicly traded companies to assess...
What is series (#4): what is LoRa(WAN)?
LoRaWAN is an open and scalable global LPWA network standard with freely accessible specifications, built upon the LoRa wireless modulation technology. The LoRa protocol is a component in the physical layer of the OSI model and LoRaWAN is a data-link layer (medium...
Smart Homes: When Interior Design Meets the Internet Of Things (guest blog)
The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing smart devices into the home – even before you move in. While interior design and technology are concepts that are not usually discussed, the onset of smart home gadgets is leading more designers to incorporate a digital focus...
Why Internet of Things (IoT) is at its inflection point
The Internet of Things is disrupting all businesses, including the leaders. Since I launch the book, I have had a lot of discussion with leaders telling me: "I need to go Digital.... but I don't know how... " The IoT is already transforming numerous markets and...
Connected Cooking: Three Ways IoT Will Revolutionize Smart Kitchens
This a guest blogpost from Lucy Kingsley: Everything from a tiny magnet to a refrigerator door can be connected to the internet. Taken from the last Smart Kitchen Summit this week, appliance companies such as Gourmia, are set out to develop smart IoT tools for kitchen...
Winner in the 2018 IAN Book of the Year Awards!
I am very pleased to announce that Digitize or Die, is a winner in the 2018 IAN Book of the Year Awards! Ian is the Independent Author Network; they organize every year an international contest open to all authors with 36 fiction and non-fiction categories. The judges...
What is series (#3): what is Sigfox?
When speaking and sharing with a lot of you, I decided to start a"What is?" series of blogs to share the knowledge that is out there and bring some insights. The first post is about Sigfox. Sigfox is one of the leaders in the market of non-cellular LPWA network or...
Voltimum (the Book in the News)
Great article in Voltimum about Digitize or Die: https://www.voltimum.pt/artigos/livraria-tecnica/iot-digitalizar-se-ou Here is the full article: IoT: Digitalizar-se ou morrer - transforme a sua organização e supere a concorrência com a IoT Escrito por Nicolas...
What is series (#2): what is LPWAN?
As promised in my blog post on the crucial role of IoT data and connectivity let’s explore some of the main connectivity options available today. We start with a first look at network communication solutions for IoT with an introduction to LPWAN. While in several IoT...
What is series (#1): what is the OSI reference model ?
A look at the OSI model and how it can help you make sense of the Internet of Things (IoT), its communication protocols, IT (information technology), OT (operational technology), M2M standards, and the technologies needed to unlock the value of IoT. If you are lost...
Internet of things: How to succeed ? and what are the false beliefs ?
I often hear people say that Internet of Things is just another buzzword like Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency and so forth. I wanted to take the time to highlight what are the false beliefs about IoT: FALSE BELIEF #1: YOU NEED TO BE THE FIRST ONE TO SUCCEED IN...
Looking for a Job: Why should you try Internet of Things ?
Posted on: http://www.youngupstarts.com/2018/01/24/internet-of-things-the-skills-connected-companies-look-for-in-young-professionals/ Everyone speaks about the Internet of Things, by now most people know what it is and some start-ups and young professionals are knees...
Blockchain technology: Quicker off the blocks (The Book in the News)
As industry 4.0 emerges, logistics companies can get ahead of the game by using digital technologies like blockchain to improve visibility and security across the supply chain Taken from a recent article published on Automotive...
Professionalisms Resources Thinking Aloud Internet of Things: The Skills Connected Companies Look For In Young Professionals (Guest Blog)
A recent article I did for YoungUpstarts: http://www.youngupstarts.com/2018/01/24/internet-of-things-the-skills-connected-companies-look-for-in-young-professionals/ by Nicolas Windpassinger, author of “Internet of Things: Digitize or Die“ Everyone speaks about the...
‘Digitize or Die’: Embrace IoT digital transformation or perish (The book in the News)
A recent blog about the book : http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/feature/Digitize-or-Die-Embrace-IoT-digital-transformation-or-perish Here is the summary of the post: In his book, Schneider Electric's EcoXpert program global vice president decodes how IoT digital...
Blockchain and the Internet of Things: 2 of the 5 elements that will change your world (Guest Blog)
Here is a blog I recently did on the 5 elements that will change our industry: https://www.arcweb.com/blog/blockchain-internet-things-2-5-elements-will-change-your-world Blockchain: After the hype, back to real life Even if blockchain technology must still overcome...
FINN (The Book in the News)
Here is book highlighted in Finland news: https://www.finn.no/bap/forsale/ad.html?finnkode=111826011
Digitize or Die: Must-Have Marketing Book for 2018 (The book in the News)
Here is a recent article about the book: http://www.mytotalretail.com/resource/digitize-die-must-marketing-book-2018/ Did you know if Blockbuster played its cards right, it could have been the next Netflix? Instead, Blockbuster fell victim to the digital revolution...
MarTech (The book in the News)
Douglas Karr did a recent review about the book on MarTech. He is the founder of The MarTech Blog and recognized MarTech expert. Doug is a Keynote and Marketing Public Speaker. He's the CEO of DK New Media, an agency specializing in assisting marketing technology...
Pittsburgh better times (The book in the News)
Daniel Casciato Publisher and Managing Editor of the Pittsburgh better times puts the book in the light for his readers and for Valentines Day. Pittsburgh Better Times is a lifestyle publication for people who are divorced, widowed, and separated. I honestly never...
Where to look for the next “SpaceX Falcon Heavy” effect (guest blog)
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018, might well go down in the history books as a crucial day in the history of space travel. If you watched the launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy and the live streaming from the unusual passenger on board you may have experienced the feeling...
Book Marketing Buzz Blog (Interview)
Interview with author Nicolas Windpassinger done on Book MArketing Buzz Blog: http://bookmarketingbuzzblog.blogspot.com/search?q=windpassinger Digitize or Die With 15+ years of computer networking industry experience, Nicolas Windpassinger is the Global Vice President...
The importance of leadership and middle management for IoT (Guest blog)
Recent blog I did for IoT News: https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2017/nov/22/digitize-or-die-book-extract-importance-leadership-and-middle-management-iot/ Even though the digital transformation has been building up for over a decade, most businesses have yet to...
How to boost your stock price: launch your cryptocurrency
How cryptocurrency branding can boost a stock price: the Kodak comeback. Wouldn’t you want a crystal ball to see what the IoT will become and enable? In a complex world and despite all the data and analytics we have, predicting which services and products will conquer...
Enabling Digital Transformation: Three Requirements for the IoT Pioneers of Tomorrow (guest blog)
I just wrote a blog for Maciej Kranz (author of the book: Building the Internet of Things); here Guest post by Nicolas Windpassinger, Global Vice President of Schneider Electric’s EcoXpert™ Partner Program. Wouldn’t you want a crystal ball to see what the Internet of...
Internet of Things: did you know ? (Video)
I just release my first video on IoT:
IoT Business News: Data Will Be the Next “Oil” (Interview)
Here is the content of the recent blog I did for IoT business news: This is the first of a series of exclusive articles by Nicolas Windpassinger*, Global Vice President of Schneider Electric’s EcoXpert Partner Program and the author of the IoT book Digitize or Die**....
IoT Tech News: why culture trumps technology in IoT adoption (Interview)
Please find below the latest interview I did with IoT Tech News: On why culture trumps technology in IoT adoption The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming into the enterprise; there is no doubt about that. The thought of the work executives have to undertake in their...
‘Digitize or Die’ is out now !
The Internet of Things is at its inflection point. The window of opportunity to take advantage of IoT is rapidly closing – Digitize or Die helps your business to seize it. TESTIMONIALS Nicolas’s book is all about the Internet of Things (IoT). Not only is...
IMELCO Global Circuit Newsletter
Here is the latest article I did in IMELCO's Global circuit newsletter. You can download it here Data Will Be the Next “Oil” Data is becoming a key business asset with tangible value. Owning the source of data, building value from it, and improving the business...
Insight Vector: Digitize or Die (Interview)
Please find below the latest interview I did with the TM Forum in preparation of the IoT event in Amsterdam in October. Innovation and market perspectives from leading IoT thought leaders Nicolas Windpassinger spoke to Momenta about his new book Digitize or Die, which...
Digital Transformation : Kodak VS Fujifilm, a classic example
Discover a new article in this Hub about Digital Transformation ! Let us focus some time on the classic example that represents how digital transformation can challenge an existing model and how it can harm and threaten the existence of a...
IoT platforms will change how you do business
I have had the chance to participate this week in the IoT world event in Barcelona, meeting all major players and going into more details on the available technologies and ecosystems. I wanted to share some insights on IoT platforms. IoT...
IoT Network, a piece of the Puzzle
Discover a new article in this Hub about IoT Network ! As stated earlier in this document, IoT is not a single system and is not defined by a common standard. Specific applications, usages, needs, network range, network topology, power source and throughput drives...
Consolidate digitization with IoT Security
IoT Security and the value of interoperability One of the largest and most important components of IoT is security. Unfortunately, is it very often an area where legacy analog companies are the least prepared to deal with, both in their products design as well as in...
IoT Gateways bridge things and platforms
Discover a new article in this Hub about IoT Gateways ! Following up the blog I did on the IoT stack and associate layers (I did a blog on the first layer: Devices and Things), I wanted to continue the series to quickly go through the gateways layer. Gateways will...
Q&A: Digital Transformation And Building An IoT Channel (Interview)
Please find below the latest interview I did with Lindsey O'Donnell from CRN Schneider Electric Channel Chief: "Digitize Or Die" As more manufacturing companies are looking to the Internet of Things to help cut costs and driving efficiency, Schneider Electric wants...
IoT Devices & Things
Discover a new article in this Hub about IoT Devices & Things ! Following up the recent blog I did on the IoT stack that you can read here; I wanted to write down a bit more on the first layer: the Devices and Things. The most obvious layer is the physical thing...
IoT Technologies: IoT STACK
Discover a new article in this Hub about IoT Stack ! Following the previous "IoT Technologies" blog, here is the latest update on the IoT Stack and why it will structure itself in 6 layers. The diagram below shows a simple IoT stack leveraging the TCP/IP model and how...
IoT Technologies: Protocols & Acronyms
Discover a new article in this Hub about IoT Protocols & Acronyms ! The main challenge with the TCP/IP stack, since it was designed for the internet, is that it does not handle the constraints brought on by the Internet of Things in the most efficient manner....