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The role of IoT in shaping smart cities

CIO Business Intelligence

Cities are embracing smart city initiatives to address these challenges, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) as the cornerstone for data-driven decision making and optimized urban operations. According to IDC, the IoT market in the Middle East and Africa is set to surpass $30.2 from 2023 to 2028.

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. By 2027, the global number of connected IoT devices is projected to exceed 29 billion, a significant increase from the 16.7 billion devices reported in 2023.

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How IEC 62443 and Other Regulatory Requirements Help Enable IoT Security

Smart Data Collective

As the US Government Accountability Office warns, “ internet-connected technologies can improve services, but face risks of cyberattacks.” The use of IoT devices and operational technology (OT) generates new attack surfaces that can expose an organization’s critical infrastructure to hackers and other threat actors.

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P&G enlists IoT, predictive analytics to perfect Pampers diapers

CIO Business Intelligence

But things go awry and when they do, Proctor & Gamble now employs its Hot Melt Optimization platform to catch snags and get the process back on track. The project, which earned Proctor & Gamble a 2023 CIO 100 Award for IT innovation and leadership, has had a profoundly material impact on the manufacturing floor.

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Regulation remains the strongest multiplier to cybersecurity growth

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates actively repelled more than 50.000 cyberattacks daily, explained the UAE Cybersecurity Council. The Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities have also been increasing. According to Statista, the number of IoT devices exceeded 15 billion in 2023.

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IT spending in the MENA region will grow 5.2% this year

CIO Business Intelligence

Digital transformation initiatives spearheaded by governments are reshaping the IT landscape, fostering investments in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT. According to Gartner, IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to total 193.7

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Combining IoT and Blockchain Technology to Enhance Security

TDAN

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has taken the world by storm. From smart homes and wearables to connected cars and fitness trackers, IoT devices are becoming prevalent across various industries and aspects of daily life. There are approximately 15.14

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