Enterprise IT

The IoT Imperative for Energy and Natural Resource Companies

The Internet of Things (IoT) — which IDC defines as a network of networks of uniquely identifiable endpoints or “things” that communicate without human interaction using IP connectivity — is a transformational technology that is reshaping the ENR industry. While various aspects of IoT have been utilized in the ENR industry for some time, today the IoT can serve as a foundation for Digital Transformation (DX), the process of using big data, analytics, social and mobile technologies to move away from static, error-prone data to leverage real-time insight, and in the process create new business models, and products and services.

This IDC white paper examines the IoT imperative for companies in the ENR industry. We highlight IoT scenarios now and in the future, that illustrate how the integration of “things” with data and processes can generate value for ENR companies.

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The IoT Imperative in Public Services: Government and Healthcare

Aging populations, rapid urbanization, political instability, concerns about sustainability and resiliency, and changing worker and resident expectations are driving public services organizations to radically improve operations and service delivery. At the core of this transformation is the ability to collect and process vast amounts of data to help to improve outcomes and services. One way to generate this data is through the Internet of Things (IoT) — which IDC defines as a network of networks of uniquely identifiable endpoints or “things” that communicate without human interaction using IP connectivity. The IoT is a transformational technology that can reshape the public sector, enabling improved outcomes and new services such as remote patient monitoring, advanced traffic solutions and predictive policing.

This IDC white paper examines the drivers behind the adoption of IoT technologies by public services organizations and why the IoT is becoming a key investment priority. Public services are comprised of a diverse set of organizations, including federal, regional and local governments and healthcare and social services providers. These all have mandates to improve the safety, health and quality of life of their constituents across a broad range of programs. This paper also provides market insights and describes examples of IoT implementations that highlight the diversity of scenarios in the public service sector. These diverse scenarios illustrate the impact IoT solutions can have across many citizen-centric services.

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Gartner’s Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services

Gartner published their updated market guide for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services on May 31, 2017. Arctic Wolf Networks has been recognized by Gartner for a second year in a row. New players have entered the MDR market, and they expect this to continue.

Key findings from the report:

  • Organizations are looking to improve real-time detection and incident response capabilities. However, they often struggle to invest given the limited resources in people, processes and technology.
  • MDR vendors target two primary groups of buyers:
    1. small or midsize businesses and small enterprises with minimal investments in security tools/staff;
    2. well-invested enterprises that are investing in people and tools, but are looking for partners to augment their capabilities.
  • MDR providers are adding the ability to contain threats to existing remote incident response capabilities, primarily driven by SMB organizations that lack security teams and 24/7 IT.

Download the report to read Gartner’s analysis of the MDR landscape.

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