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Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jul 31, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: Origins, Architecture, Applications, and Practical Demo

The talk explained how the surge of IoT, AI and 5G drives edge computing—originating from shifts in IT architecture toward micro‑services—and described its layered hardware‑software ecosystem, Docker‑based core and cloud orchestration, dual management modes, key components, use cases such as smart transport and factories, future trends, and a hands‑on demo of deploying an edge node and rule‑engine.

5GAIoTIoT
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Edge Computing: Origins, Architecture, Applications, and Practical Demo
DataFunTalk
DataFunTalk
Jul 16, 2019 · Databases

TDengine Architecture and Storage Design for IoT Big Data

This article explains TDengine’s architecture, including its management, data, and client modules, virtual node design, write process, and detailed storage file structures, highlighting how its innovative design optimizes resource usage and performance for IoT and other big‑data applications.

IoTStorageTDengine
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TDengine Architecture and Storage Design for IoT Big Data
21CTO
21CTO
Jul 6, 2019 · Fundamentals

Is Huawei’s HarmonyOS the Next Game‑Changer for IoT and Mobile?

Ren Zhengfei reveals Huawei’s HarmonyOS aims beyond smartphones, targeting IoT, autonomous driving and data centers with sub‑5 ms latency, claiming up to 60 % speed gains over Android, while acknowledging ecosystem challenges and outlining 5G rollout and US sanction updates.

5GHarmonyOSHuawei
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Is Huawei’s HarmonyOS the Next Game‑Changer for IoT and Mobile?
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jun 21, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Understanding Edge Computing: Definitions, Benefits, Cloud Relationship, and Open‑Source Solutions

Edge computing moves processing, storage, and networking nearer to users and devices, boosting real-time efficiency, security, and bandwidth savings while complementing cloud services, and open-source platforms like StarlingX and KubeEdge provide standardized, high-availability solutions for diverse smart-city, automotive, and AI edge applications.

Cloud ComputingIoTKubeEdge
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Understanding Edge Computing: Definitions, Benefits, Cloud Relationship, and Open‑Source Solutions
AntTech
AntTech
Jun 19, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

How China’s Financial Industry Can Harness Digital‑Era Technologies – Insights from Ant Group CTO Cheng Li

In an interview, Ant Group CTO Cheng Li explains how the digital era demands breakthroughs in blockchain, artificial intelligence, security, IoT and computing to boost China’s financial services, outlines current challenges, and proposes concrete steps for rapid technology adoption and open‑architecture transformation.

DigitalFinanceIoTblockchain
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How China’s Financial Industry Can Harness Digital‑Era Technologies – Insights from Ant Group CTO Cheng Li
21CTO
21CTO
Jun 11, 2019 · Frontend Development

How WebRTC Is Revolutionizing Real‑Time Web Communication

This article introduces WebRTC, the browser‑based real‑time communication technology backed by Google, Mozilla and Opera, explains its rapid adoption statistics, core features, security mechanisms, and explores future possibilities in IoT and everyday devices.

Browser APIsIoTWebRTC
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How WebRTC Is Revolutionizing Real‑Time Web Communication
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Jun 5, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Edge Computing and Its Relationship with 5G

The article explains edge computing concepts, its value, application scenarios, and its close relationship with 5G, highlighting how distributed processing at the network edge reduces latency, bandwidth costs, and enhances security, while outlining industry use cases such as smart manufacturing, smart cities, live gaming, and vehicular networks.

5GIoTedge computing
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Edge Computing and Its Relationship with 5G
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
May 27, 2019 · Cloud Computing

Why Edge Computing Is Becoming Essential for IoT Solutions

Edge computing is emerging as a crucial IoT trend because it reduces data transmission and storage costs, enables sub‑second response times for safety‑critical operations, enhances security and privacy, and is supported by a growing ecosystem of cloud providers, vendors, and open‑source projects.

IoTVendor Landscapeedge computing
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Why Edge Computing Is Becoming Essential for IoT Solutions
Liangxu Linux
Liangxu Linux
May 6, 2019 · Fundamentals

Build a DIY Smart Alarm Clock on Raspberry Pi with Python and Cron

This guide walks you through creating a Raspberry Pi‑based alarm clock that fetches weather data, converts it to speech using Baidu AI, plays audio with pygame, and triggers automatically via a Linux cron job, covering hardware requirements, Python code, and scheduling steps.

Alarm ClockBaidu AIIoT
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Build a DIY Smart Alarm Clock on Raspberry Pi with Python and Cron
G7 EasyFlow Tech Circle
G7 EasyFlow Tech Circle
Apr 23, 2019 · Big Data

How We Scaled Fatigue Event Processing to 45K TPS with Apache Flink

By iteratively redesigning the fatigue‑event detection pipeline and leveraging Apache Flink’s stateful stream processing, the team reduced network overhead, cut resource usage to a third, and achieved a stable 45,000 TPS throughput on six containers with 20 GB memory, while outlining three optimization phases and practical lessons.

Apache FlinkFatigue DetectionIoT
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How We Scaled Fatigue Event Processing to 45K TPS with Apache Flink
JD Tech
JD Tech
Mar 11, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

Experience Architecture and Technical Design of JD Fashion Digital Store

The article details JD's borderless retail concept by presenting the experience architecture, AI‑driven interaction, edge‑perception layers, technical stack, and data‑driven metrics that together enable a low‑cost, scalable digital transformation of fashion brick‑and‑mortar stores.

AI perceptionData AnalyticsIoT
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Experience Architecture and Technical Design of JD Fashion Digital Store
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Feb 18, 2019 · Industry Insights

How Cloud and AI Are Transforming Luxury Hotels into Smart Experiences

The article examines how cloud computing, AI, and IoT are reshaping high‑end hotel operations—from digitizing guest journeys and automating front‑desk tasks to leveraging big‑data insights and language translation—while highlighting a strategic partnership with Tencent to accelerate smart‑hotel deployments.

Artificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingHospitality Industry
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How Cloud and AI Are Transforming Luxury Hotels into Smart Experiences
360 Tech Engineering
360 Tech Engineering
Jan 18, 2019 · Fundamentals

Detailed Explanation of the MQTT CONNECT Packet and Its Fields

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the MQTT CONNECT packet, covering its fixed and variable header structures, protocol name, level, flags, keep‑alive settings, session handling, will message behavior, payload composition, and the server's validation and response process.

IoTMQTTconnect
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Detailed Explanation of the MQTT CONNECT Packet and Its Fields
21CTO
21CTO
Jan 11, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

How IoT is Transforming Smart Cities: Trends, 5G Impact, and Real-World Examples

This article explores the rapid growth of the Internet of Things, its essential role in building smart cities, the boost provided by 5G networks, and showcases practical implementations in places like Singapore and Barcelona, while also discussing challenges and future directions.

5GArtificial IntelligenceIoT
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How IoT is Transforming Smart Cities: Trends, 5G Impact, and Real-World Examples
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Jan 7, 2019 · Industry Insights

How AI, Cloud, and IoT Are Redefining Luxury Hotel Experiences

The talk explores how cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT are being applied to upscale hotels, detailing industry trends, operational challenges, and a collaborative smart‑hotel platform built with Tencent Cloud to enhance guest services and streamline management.

AI in HospitalityIoTSmart Hotels
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How AI, Cloud, and IoT Are Redefining Luxury Hotel Experiences
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Dec 29, 2018 · Cloud Computing

Tencent Cloud IoT Hub Enables Smart Conference Badge: A Mini-Program Solution Case Study

Tencent Cloud IoT Hub powered a smart conference badge delivered through a WeChat Mini Program, letting attendees check venue doors, crowd density, and fire exits, while developers leveraged TCB’s serverless, auto‑scaling cloud functions and storage to cut setup time and seamlessly support nearly 1,000 concurrent users.

IoTIoT HubServerless
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Tencent Cloud IoT Hub Enables Smart Conference Badge: A Mini-Program Solution Case Study
JD Retail Technology
JD Retail Technology
Nov 29, 2018 · Artificial Intelligence

JD.com's AI-Powered Smart Retail Technology Wins Innovation Award

JD.com's intelligent retail technology, which integrates online and offline retail through digital technology, has won a special award for technological industrialization in intelligent retail innovation, marking the first time an e-commerce company has received this honor.

AIIoTJD.com
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JD.com's AI-Powered Smart Retail Technology Wins Innovation Award
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Nov 28, 2018 · Cloud Computing

12 IoT Platforms for Building IoT Projects

The article reviews twelve leading IoT platforms—such as Temboo, Ubidots, Cayenne, ThingSpeak, TheThings.io, Xively, Kaa, Google Cloud IoT, Azure IoT, IBM Watson IoT, Artik Cloud, and AWS IoT—highlighting their key services for data ingestion, device management, security, analytics, and integration to help developers build scalable, secure IoT projects.

ArduinoData VisualizationDevice Management
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12 IoT Platforms for Building IoT Projects
21CTO
21CTO
Nov 12, 2018 · Operations

How Alibaba’s Double 11 Drove China’s Economic Shift and Cloud‑IoT Innovation

The article examines how Alibaba’s 2009 Double 11 promotion grew into the world’s largest shopping festival, mirroring China’s transition from an investment‑export‑driven economy to a consumption‑led one, while spurring advances in cloud computing, IoT, and digital manufacturing over the past decade.

AlibabaCloud ComputingDouble 11
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How Alibaba’s Double 11 Drove China’s Economic Shift and Cloud‑IoT Innovation
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Oct 15, 2018 · Industry Insights

How Alibaba’s IoT Platform Empowers Partners and Drives Ecosystem Growth

Alibaba’s senior IoT expert outlines how the company’s IoT platform enables device connectivity, edge computing, massive data processing, predictive maintenance, and application hosting, while addressing challenges of device integration, network stability, and scalability, ultimately fostering a collaborative ecosystem for diverse industry solutions.

IoTPlatform Architectureedge computing
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How Alibaba’s IoT Platform Empowers Partners and Drives Ecosystem Growth
Programmer DD
Programmer DD
Oct 14, 2018 · Backend Development

Building a Scalable Netty Push System for Millions of IoT Devices

This article explains how to design and implement a high‑performance, scalable push messaging platform using Netty, covering protocol design, registration/authentication, channel management, message routing, distributed deployment, load balancing, stateful connections, monitoring, and logging to support millions of IoT device connections.

IoTJavaNetty
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Building a Scalable Netty Push System for Millions of IoT Devices
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Sep 18, 2018 · Backend Development

MQTT: The Nervous System of IoT – Overview and Key Features

MQTT is a lightweight, open‑source publish/subscribe protocol that powers the IoT’s global nervous system by delivering small‑header messages over TCP/IP with configurable QoS, low bandwidth, and optional TLS security, making it ideal for battery‑constrained devices, scalable deployments, and real‑time applications such as home monitoring.

IoTMQTTMessaging Protocol
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MQTT: The Nervous System of IoT – Overview and Key Features
360 Quality & Efficiency
360 Quality & Efficiency
Sep 12, 2018 · Fundamentals

Generic Architecture and Key Differentiators of IoT Platforms

The article translates and explains a typical IoT platform architecture, outlining its core Gather‑Analyze‑Act functions, common building blocks such as device interfaces, messaging brokers, storage and analytics layers, and highlights key differentiators like multi‑tenancy, protocol support, security, and extensible rule engines.

AnalyticsDevice onboardingIoT
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Generic Architecture and Key Differentiators of IoT Platforms
360 Tech Engineering
360 Tech Engineering
Sep 10, 2018 · Fundamentals

Six Connection Scenarios of Web of Things (WoT) Illustrated with an Automatic Dog‑Feeding Device

The article explains the fundamentals of IoT and the Web of Things, then uses a smart dog‑feeding system to illustrate six distinct WoT connection scenarios—including cloud, local network, Bluetooth, sensor, gateway, and cloud‑managed control—showing how they can coexist in real‑world applications.

Connection ScenariosIoTWeb of Things
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Six Connection Scenarios of Web of Things (WoT) Illustrated with an Automatic Dog‑Feeding Device
360 Tech Engineering
360 Tech Engineering
Aug 29, 2018 · Information Security

360 Security's 2018 Half-Year Report: Revenue Growth, IoT Expansion, and Strategic Innovation

The 2018 half‑year report of 360 Security reveals a 13.95% increase in revenue to 6.025 billion yuan, strong performance of its core security products, rapid growth in IoT hardware, a 24% rise in advertising revenue, and substantial R&D investment in AI, big data, and cloud technologies.

Artificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingFinancial Report
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360 Security's 2018 Half-Year Report: Revenue Growth, IoT Expansion, and Strategic Innovation
Big Data and Microservices
Big Data and Microservices
Jul 29, 2018 · Industry Insights

Top 5 Big Data & AI Trends Shaping 2018 and Beyond

According to recent Forrester and Forbes reports, 2018 will see AI overtaking big-data hype, driving five key trends—from heightened cybersecurity in healthcare to expanded IoT, plug-and-play AI solutions, the rise of chief digital officers, and smarter community policing—each reshaping how organizations leverage data.

AI TrendsIoTbig data
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Top 5 Big Data & AI Trends Shaping 2018 and Beyond
21CTO
21CTO
Jun 3, 2018 · Backend Development

Top Open-Source Tools Every IoT Developer Should Know

This article highlights essential open-source platforms—Arduino, Home Assistant, Node-RED, Zetta, and Flutter—that empower developers to build robust IoT applications across various verticals, offering ease of use, extensive community support, and versatile integration capabilities.

ArduinoFlutterHome Assistant
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Top Open-Source Tools Every IoT Developer Should Know
UCloud Tech
UCloud Tech
May 18, 2018 · Blockchain

How Blockchain Is Redefining Trust, Security, and Real-World Applications

This article reviews the evolution of blockchain from Bitcoin's inception to its current role in securing data flow, explores business models, IoT integration, insurance use cases, and emerging security threats, while highlighting expert insights from the 2018 Think in Cloud conference.

InsuranceIoTTechnology
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How Blockchain Is Redefining Trust, Security, and Real-World Applications
21CTO
21CTO
May 12, 2018 · Cloud Computing

Top 5 IoT Platforms Compared: Azure, IBM Watson, AWS, Oracle, Kaa

This article reviews five popular IoT development platforms—Azure IoT Suite, IBM Watson, AWS IoT, Oracle IoT, and Kaa—detailing their core features, data handling capabilities, security measures, and integration options to help developers choose the right solution for building connected applications.

AWS IoTAzure IoTIoT
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Top 5 IoT Platforms Compared: Azure, IBM Watson, AWS, Oracle, Kaa
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
May 11, 2018 · Information Security

IoT Security and Edge Computing Trends Forecast for 2018

The article examines how the rapid growth of IoT devices in 2018 raises significant security concerns, predicts large‑scale attacks and data challenges, and highlights a shift toward edge computing and tighter IT‑OT collaboration to manage the expanding data and protect networks.

AIData AnalyticsIoT
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IoT Security and Edge Computing Trends Forecast for 2018
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
May 8, 2018 · Cloud Computing

How iBaby Uses IoT and Huawei LiteOS to Safeguard Infant Sleep

The iBaby infant sleep monitoring system combines real‑time temperature, heart‑rate, and posture sensing with Huawei LiteOS, LwM2M, and OceanConnect IoT to provide parents with instant alerts, detailed sleep analytics, and a browser‑based UI, addressing critical safety and sleep‑quality challenges for babies.

Cloud IoTHuawei LiteOSInfant Monitoring
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How iBaby Uses IoT and Huawei LiteOS to Safeguard Infant Sleep
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
May 4, 2018 · Artificial Intelligence

Can AI Turn Your Cafeteria Into a Cashless, Self‑Checkout Zone?

A hungry Alibaba engineer recounts how he leveraged visual‑recognition AI and IoT to build a robot that instantly identifies dishes on a tray, calculates prices, records nutritional data in the cloud, and won an IoT competition, promising a future of automated, data‑driven dining for thousands of employees.

AIFoodTechIoT
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Can AI Turn Your Cafeteria Into a Cashless, Self‑Checkout Zone?
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Apr 11, 2018 · Fundamentals

What Is NB‑IoT and How It Revolutionizes Smart Industries

NB‑IoT, a cellular IoT standard defined by 3GPP, offers ultra‑low power, massive coverage, and low cost, enabling diverse applications such as livestock monitoring, remote metering, smart locks, street‑light control, fire‑safety sensors, and asset tracking, thereby addressing the growing demands of the IoT market.

CellularIndustrial ApplicationsIoT
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What Is NB‑IoT and How It Revolutionizes Smart Industries
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Apr 3, 2018 · Artificial Intelligence

How Voice AI Is Powering Alibaba's IoT Revolution

In this keynote, Alibaba's chief scientist explains how voice AI serves as the natural interface for IoT, detailing the company's strategy to connect billions of devices through cloud infrastructure, AI-driven perception, and multimodal interaction across consumer and industrial applications.

AlibabaArtificial IntelligenceIoT
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How Voice AI Is Powering Alibaba's IoT Revolution
JD Tech
JD Tech
Apr 2, 2018 · Backend Development

Introduction to MQTT and JMQ’s MQTT Support Architecture

This article introduces the MQTT protocol, outlines its key characteristics, explains the challenges it poses for IoT messaging, and details how JMQ addresses these challenges through a layered proxy‑broker architecture, subscription management, quality‑of‑service handling, and real‑world JD deployment.

IoTJMQMQTT
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Introduction to MQTT and JMQ’s MQTT Support Architecture
21CTO
21CTO
Mar 13, 2018 · Blockchain

How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing IoT—from Smart Homes to Shipping

This article explores how integrating blockchain with the Internet of Things enhances security, enables decentralized value exchange for devices, and drives innovative applications across industries such as manufacturing, smart homes, logistics, digital payments, and transparent voting systems.

IoTSupply Chainblockchain
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How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing IoT—from Smart Homes to Shipping
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Mar 6, 2018 · Cloud Computing

What Is SoftRadio and How Does It Accelerate IoT Development?

SoftRadio is a remote online debugging system that enables end‑to‑end integration testing for NB‑IoT devices on Huawei’s OceanConnect platform, offering three‑layer functionality, REST‑based APIs, and CoAP over UDP simulation to improve development efficiency while remaining a test‑only feature.

CoAPIoTNB-IoT
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What Is SoftRadio and How Does It Accelerate IoT Development?
Tencent Cloud Developer
Tencent Cloud Developer
Feb 26, 2018 · Cloud Computing

Serverless and Edge Computing in Cloud Infrastructure

The article explains how serverless computing, emerging since 2017, is being integrated with edge computing and Tencent Cloud services—covering its benefits for rapid, elastic application development, current IoT productization efforts, cloud-function use cases, and upcoming VPC connectivity to enable seamless access to backend resources.

Cloud FunctionsIoTedge computing
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Serverless and Edge Computing in Cloud Infrastructure
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Feb 24, 2018 · Cloud Computing

How NB‑IoT Is Revolutionizing Smart Water Metering and Cutting Losses

This article examines the challenges faced by water utilities such as high leakage and meter errors, explains why traditional smart meters fall short, and details how NB‑IoT‑based smart water meters provide secure, low‑power, wide‑coverage solutions that enable real‑time analytics, cost reduction, and large‑scale digital transformation.

Cloud ComputingIoTNB-IoT
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How NB‑IoT Is Revolutionizing Smart Water Metering and Cutting Losses
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Alibaba Cloud Developer
Feb 8, 2018 · Artificial Intelligence

Top 2018 Tech Predictions: AI, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Blockchain

In early 2018, twelve Alibaba scientists forecast how frontier technologies such as AI, quantum computing, IoT, edge computing, blockchain, autonomous driving, computer vision and speech interaction will impact society, industry, and daily life, highlighting key challenges, opportunities, and expected breakthroughs across these fields.

Autonomous DrivingIoTquantum computing
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Top 2018 Tech Predictions: AI, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Blockchain
21CTO
21CTO
Jan 27, 2018 · Artificial Intelligence

How to Overcome Real-World AI Implementation Challenges and Unlock Business Value

This article explores the growing complexity of AI adoption, the need for customized predictive solutions, and practical steps for enterprises to integrate machine learning without over‑hauling development teams, using IoT predictive‑maintenance as a concrete example.

AI implementationData ScienceEnterprise AI
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How to Overcome Real-World AI Implementation Challenges and Unlock Business Value
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Jan 18, 2018 · Big Data

Smart Flood Control: Donghua Software’s IoT, Big Data & Cloud Solution

The case study details Donghua Software’s smart flood‑control and drainage solution, which integrates IoT sensors, NB‑IoT/eLTE networks, Huawei’s FusionSphere cloud platform, big‑data analytics, and GIS to provide real‑time monitoring, predictive warnings, automated gate control, and efficient emergency dispatch for urban water management.

Cloud ComputingFlood ManagementIoT
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Smart Flood Control: Donghua Software’s IoT, Big Data & Cloud Solution
JD Retail Technology
JD Retail Technology
Dec 29, 2017 · Operations

Overview of JD Smart IoT System Architecture and JOYLINK Protocol

This article introduces JD's Smart IoT system, detailing its cloud‑mobile‑device architecture, the JOYLINK communication protocol, device provisioning methods, security mechanisms, service discovery, long‑connection strategies, standardized services, IFTTT engine, and open components for developers.

Device ManagementIoTJOYLINK
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Overview of JD Smart IoT System Architecture and JOYLINK Protocol
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Dec 22, 2017 · Cloud Computing

How to Book Huawei’s OceanConnect IoT Remote Lab and Explore Its New Features

This article reviews the previous IoT development lesson, explains the OceanConnect cloud platform, introduces Huawei's Remote Lab with its 45 environments and new no‑code, one‑click, and device‑simulator features, and provides step‑by‑step guidance on reserving the lab and upcoming graphical‑profile training.

HuaweiIoTOceanConnect
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How to Book Huawei’s OceanConnect IoT Remote Lab and Explore Its New Features
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Nov 28, 2017 · Fundamentals

Why NB‑IoT Is Revolutionizing Smart Water Metering and What It Means for the Future

NB‑IoT, the narrow‑band IoT technology, is rapidly transforming smart water metering by offering low power consumption, deep coverage, and massive connectivity, addressing traditional meter challenges such as manual reading, network deployment complexity, and cost, while supported by strong government policies and industry adoption.

Deep CoverageIoTLow Power
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Why NB‑IoT Is Revolutionizing Smart Water Metering and What It Means for the Future
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Sep 28, 2017 · Fundamentals

Why NB‑IoT Is Poised to Power the Next IoT Revolution in China

The 2017 China International Information Communication Exhibition highlighted NB‑IoT as a pivotal, low‑power, wide‑coverage technology set to dominate over 60% of IoT demand, while outlining China's policy support, deployment milestones, industry challenges, and recommended actions for secure, scalable growth.

ChinaIoTNB-IoT
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Why NB‑IoT Is Poised to Power the Next IoT Revolution in China
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Sep 13, 2017 · Operations

How NB‑IoT Transformed Road Parking: A Real‑World Case Study

This case study details how Shenzhen Fangger Technology leveraged Huawei NB‑IoT technology to replace traditional solar‑powered relay gateways with direct NB‑IoT communication, solving power, installation, and interference issues while reducing costs and environmental impact in smart road parking solutions.

IoTNB-IoTSmart Parking
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How NB‑IoT Transformed Road Parking: A Real‑World Case Study
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Jul 17, 2017 · Product Management

How a Smart Lock Startup Won Huawei’s Contest and Scaled IoT Solutions

Duoling Intelligent Technology recounts how its award‑winning smart‑lock solution leveraged IoT standards, Huawei’s OceanConnect platform, and innovative rental models to transform traditional hardware into a cloud‑connected security product, while offering practical advice for future Huawei Developer Contest participants.

Huawei CloudIoTIoT Standards
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How a Smart Lock Startup Won Huawei’s Contest and Scaled IoT Solutions
21CTO
21CTO
Jul 11, 2017 · Fundamentals

From Mainframes to Cloud‑Native OS: How Elastos Envisions the Next Generation of Operating Systems

This extensive essay traces the evolution of computer operating systems from the 1940s to today, analyzes the limitations of current OS architectures, and proposes a cloud‑native, container‑based future exemplified by the open‑source Elastos platform, highlighting security, interoperability, and new business models.

Cloud ComputingIoTOperating Systems
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From Mainframes to Cloud‑Native OS: How Elastos Envisions the Next Generation of Operating Systems
Suning Technology
Suning Technology
Jun 16, 2017 · Artificial Intelligence

What Did CES Asia 2017 Reveal About AI, VR/AR, IoT and the Future of Tech?

The CES Asia 2017 report summarizes the exhibition's new product categories, highlights breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, VR/AR, smart home, IoT and drones, showcases Suning's online experience hall, lists award‑winning innovations, and distills key industry trends and consumer insights.

AIARCES Asia
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What Did CES Asia 2017 Reveal About AI, VR/AR, IoT and the Future of Tech?
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
May 31, 2017 · Information Security

IoT Security Issues and Obstacles

The article examines why security is essential for the Internet of Things, outlines common vulnerabilities such as default credentials and unencrypted communications, and explains the economic, technical, and lifecycle barriers that hinder timely software updates and comprehensive protection.

Default PasswordsIoTSupply Chain
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IoT Security Issues and Obstacles
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
May 31, 2017 · Cloud Computing

How Teams Built Low‑Power IoT Solutions with Huawei LiteOS at the HDG Hackathon

From May 26‑28, the Huawei LiteOS Hackathon in Shenzhen gathered 200 onsite and 5,500 online participants, where teams built diverse low‑power IoT projects—ranging from visual doorbells to smart air purifiers—demonstrating edge‑cloud integration with Huawei LiteOS and OceanConnect, with winners announced and resources shared.

HackathonIoTLiteOS
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How Teams Built Low‑Power IoT Solutions with Huawei LiteOS at the HDG Hackathon
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
May 28, 2017 · Fundamentals

DOE Connected Lighting Workshop Highlights Standards, Testbeds, and Data‑Driven Energy Management

The U.S. Department of Energy’s annual Connected Lighting workshop in Santa Clara emphasized industry collaboration on standards and testbeds, showcasing how LED‑based, data‑driven lighting systems can improve energy efficiency, enable new services, and integrate with IoT platforms for smarter building management.

Data-driven managementEnergy EfficiencyIoT
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DOE Connected Lighting Workshop Highlights Standards, Testbeds, and Data‑Driven Energy Management
dbaplus Community
dbaplus Community
May 21, 2017 · Databases

Unlocking PostgreSQL: From BRIN Indexes to Real Sharding and Machine Learning

The article summarizes Digoal's 2017 Gdevops talk, detailing PostgreSQL's advanced features such as block-level BRIN indexes, high‑efficiency range queries, asynchronous messaging, data pumps, real sharding, MADlib machine‑learning integration, FDW data federation, and large‑scale use cases in IoT, finance, and geospatial analytics.

BRINData PumpFDW
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Unlocking PostgreSQL: From BRIN Indexes to Real Sharding and Machine Learning
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
May 6, 2017 · Fundamentals

Challenges in Measuring Battery Life for IoT Devices and Recommended Instrumentation Techniques

The article explains how the extremely low current and voltage consumption of IoT devices creates difficult measurement challenges for battery‑life estimation, discusses the limitations of conventional oscilloscopes, and outlines low‑noise instrumentation, signal‑conditioning, and multi‑function approaches engineers should adopt.

Battery LifeIoTinstrumentation
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Challenges in Measuring Battery Life for IoT Devices and Recommended Instrumentation Techniques
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
Apr 25, 2017 · Blockchain

Securing the Internet of Things with Blockchain: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

The article examines the rapid growth of IoT, the security risks of centralized architectures, and how blockchain technology can provide a decentralized, tamper‑proof ledger to improve trust, reduce costs, and enable secure device communication, while also outlining the scalability, performance, storage, skill, and regulatory challenges that must be addressed.

ChallengesIoTblockchain
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Securing the Internet of Things with Blockchain: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices
Node Underground
Node Underground
Apr 1, 2017 · Fundamentals

Top JavaScript Projects Powering the IoT Revolution

The 2016 IEEE IoT developer survey highlighted JavaScript as one of the top three languages for IoT, and this article showcases leading JavaScript‑based IoT projects such as Tessel 2, Johnny‑Five, JerryScript, and Node‑Red, illustrating how JavaScript simplifies event‑driven programming and fuels a thriving developer ecosystem.

IoTJerryScriptJohnny-Five
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Top JavaScript Projects Powering the IoT Revolution
Architects Research Society
Architects Research Society
Mar 31, 2017 · Fundamentals

The State of IoT Standards: Challenges, Alliances, and Future Directions

The article examines the fragmented landscape of Internet of Things (IoT) standards, highlighting the lack of a universal protocol, the proliferation of competing alliances such as Thread, AllJoyn, IoTivity, the Industrial Internet Consortium, ITU‑T SG20, IEEE P2413, and Apple HomeKit, and discusses the security, interoperability, and market adoption challenges that determine which standards may survive.

InteroperabilityIoTprotocols
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The State of IoT Standards: Challenges, Alliances, and Future Directions
Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
Mar 25, 2017 · Fundamentals

Understanding Industry 4.0: Technologies, Development Stages, and Key Features

Industry 4.0, driven by IoT, artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing, represents a new manufacturing era; this article outlines its historical stages, nine supporting technologies, three core characteristics, strategic approaches, eight key factors, eight values, and the Chinese adaptation, illustrated through extensive visual content.

Artificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingIoT
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Understanding Industry 4.0: Technologies, Development Stages, and Key Features
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Feb 21, 2017 · Fundamentals

What Can 5G Really Do for You? Real-World Examples Explained

This article breaks down 5G for everyday users, illustrating how high bandwidth, dense connectivity, wide coverage, ultra‑reliable links, and massive device support translate into practical scenarios like seamless VR gaming, uninterrupted streaming in crowds, autonomous driving, remote robotics, and smart‑home IoT.

5GHigh BandwidthIoT
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What Can 5G Really Do for You? Real-World Examples Explained