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Top IoT certifications to hone IoT skills
IoT training certifications offering skills in IoT development, networking and security can give tech experts an advantage, especially when IoT skills are in high demand.
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Benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence
Overcome IT/OT convergence challenges, such as different perspectives and areas of concern, to realize cost savings, as well as performance and productivity gains.
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How to approach IT/OT convergence training and certification
IT/OT convergence training involves rethinking existing processes and acquiring new skills to bridge the knowledge gap in areas like business process engineering and project management.
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Operational technology vs. information technology explained
OT and IT have long lumbered on independently, but technical developments -- particularly IoT -- are compelling the convergence of these two disparate disciplines.
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Enterprise IoT Get StartedTop IoT certifications to hone IoT skillsIoT training certifications offering skills in IoT development, networking and security can give tech experts an advantage, especially when IoT skills are in high demand. 
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IoT Platform EvaluateSelect the right IIoT monitoring toolWith the right monitoring software, organizations can automate and optimize their IIoT deployments. Tools from vendors such as Exosite, Kepware, AWS and Plex can help. 
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IoT Security Get StartedAn introduction to IoT penetration testingIoT systems are complex, and that makes checking for vulnerabilities a challenge. Penetration testing is one way to ensure your IoT architecture is safe from cyber attacks. 
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IoT Network EvaluateKey considerations for setting up an IoMT networkStrong IoMT networks ensure that patient data can be safely and reliably sent to healthcare professionals, which can improve patient outcomes and decrease costs. 
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Industry and Verticals ManageIoMT device tips for healthcare IT departmentsHealthcare providers' IT departments must keep an ever-expanding range of IoT devices powered on, connected and secure. Challenges abound, but they are surmountable. 
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Get StartedWhat is an embedded system?An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function. 
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Get StartedWhat is a microcontroller (MCU)?A microcontroller is a compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system. 
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Get StarteddroneA drone is an unmanned aircraft. Drones are more formally known as 'unmanned aerial vehicles' (UAVs) or 'unmanned aircraft systems.' 
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Enterprise internet of thingsCisco updates IoT management, go-to-market private 5G plansCisco has updated the IoT Control Center to support low-cost, low-bandwidth IoT. The company also released details for its private 5G go-to-market strategy. 
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Internet of Things securityRipple20 vulnerabilities affect millions of IoT devicesOrganizations that use IoT devices at risk from the Ripple20 vulnerabilities must secure them through patching, network segmentation and zero trust. 
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Internet of things securityNozomi Networks unveils free cybersecurity platform editionThe free edition is aimed at helping OT operators and IT security teams take the first step to finding the organization's assets that they need to secure within their OT and IoT networks. 
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