Data Digest: Focus on the Internet of Things
Articles look at IoT bottlenecks and security risks.
- By Quint Turner
- March 29, 2016
IoT Bottlenecks Demand Shift in Data Center Structure
Before the rise of big data and (now) the IoT, the data center could afford to be
centralized. However, as more disruptive trends break into the enterprise,
a central data center simply cannot manage in a reasonable amount of time. This
article calls for a shift in how the data center is structured to prevent lagtime
from becoming even worse.
Read more at Data Center Knowledge
Security at Risk in IoT: What to Do?
The IoT is one giant hole in security. This is mainly due to a lack of understanding
of how hackers can infiltrate the system. This article reviews the main holes
in the IoT's security systems and discusses what you can do to prevent them
from being exploited.
Read more at IT Pro Portal
Why You Need MDM for Effective Use of IoT
The IoT has the potential for great positive impact in the enterprise. However, as
this article argues, without the proper context given by master data management,
none of that impact will be realized.
Read more at Computer World
About the Author
Quint Turner is an editorial intern at TDWI and an undergraduate English student at Skidmore College. Follow his blog at pungry.com.