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Internet of Things

LicensingLive! 2017 Preview – Part 1
6 years ago

LicensingLive! 2017 Preview – Part 1

Building New Business Models in the IoT

The IoT isn’t the future; it’s here. Constellation Research estimates that more than 80 billion sensors will be installed in devices by the …
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Security and Monetization in the IoT Ecosystem
7 years ago

Security and Monetization in the IoT Ecosystem

With the immense growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) or connected world, we have been introduced to devices that are no longer static or perpetual. In the past, buying hardware generally meant it would remain in an isolated environment with no continuous updates; and if an update was required, it was carried out by a technician.

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Embedded Software vs. Embedded System: Let’s Be Specific
7 years ago

Embedded Software vs. Embedded System: Let’s Be Specific

Although embedded systems and embedded software are not new kids on the block, rapid growth in the Internet of Things has recently brought them into the spotlight. If your business has set its products on the path to IoT monetization, these are two terms well worth knowing.

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IoT and the Future of Football – NFL’s Terrell Owens Tackles Your Questions
7 years ago

IoT and the Future of Football – NFL’s Terrell Owens Tackles Your Questions

LicensingLive! 2016 is less than a week away and the agenda item that has me most intrigued is a keynote presentation by NFL six-time Pro Bowler Terrell Owens.

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If “Every Business Will be a Software Business”, What Does that Mean to Me?
7 years ago

If “Every Business Will be a Software Business”, What Does that Mean to Me?

Every business will be a software business. That’s what Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella famously said in 2015, but he wasn’t the first. In fact it’s an idea and phrase that has now become so pervasive among the “technorati” that actually digging into it and fully understanding its meaning for the average business may sometimes become overlooked.

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Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price
7 years ago

Monetizing Innovation: How Smart Companies Design the Product Around the Price

LicensingLive, the only event dedicated to software monetization strategies for ISVs and hardware manufacturers, is right around the corner. The theme of this year’s event is next-generation monetization strategies for embracing the NOW economy. One presentation I’m particularly looking forward to is by leading pricing and monetization expert Madhavan Ramanujam of Simon-Kucher & Partners.

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LicensingLive! 2016: Software Monetization for the NOW Economy
7 years ago

LicensingLive! 2016: Software Monetization for the NOW Economy

On November 1-3, the Juniper Hotel in Cupertino, CA will play host to LicensingLive! 2016 – the most comprehensive software monetization event dedicated to ISVs and hardware manufacturers. The two-and-a-half-day convention is the highlight of the software industry calendar, jam-packed with insightful sessions from industry experts and senior software leaders. Attendees at this year’s event will discover the next-generation monetization strategies that are enabling business transformation in the NOW economy.

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Harvesting Knowledge: 5 IoT Lessons from a Farmer to the Tech Industry
7 years ago

Harvesting Knowledge: 5 IoT Lessons from a Farmer to the Tech Industry

Innovation in farming technology can tell you a lot about how the IoT affects business models in the 21st century. Whether you’re a device manufacturer or software developer, it is important to evaluate the type of offering you bring to market in light of emerging markets and trends. In this article, we present five lessons every IoT player can learn from technological advancements in agriculture.

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Value Creation & IoT Monetization (Part 3)
7 years ago

Value Creation & IoT Monetization (Part 3)

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, I looked at some of the key drivers of the IoT, its 10 main areas, the importance of ecosystems, and the 4 Values Framework. This framework is an effective way for large, established companies and emerging startups to evaluate how they can best monetize their IoT opportunities. I have already covered two of the framework’s four components: vertical integration and value creation, and in this article, I will talk about the remaining two: value migration and value delivery systems.

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Software Monetization Holds Key to Profitability as IoT Reinvigorates Growth and Innovation
7 years ago

Software Monetization Holds Key to Profitability as IoT Reinvigorates Growth and Innovation

Our most recent analysis of the software licensing and monetization market shows that some core value propositions endure even as the technology and its applications undergo significant evolution and change. Software licensing solutions were originally created with the goals of preventing piracy and protecting revenue of software products.

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