Tag: connected devices

The Evolution of Zero Trust in the Age of IoT

By Will Knehr, i-PRO Americas Nov 7, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Nov 7, 2023

In today’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem, the explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has broadened network vulnerabilities. Recent statistics reveal that almost one in every five organizations has encountered cyberattacks targeting their IoT devices over the past three years. Regrettably, a majority of these compact computing devices were designed prioritizing convenience over security. While […]

Can Rugged Mobile Devices and Analytics Mitigate the Facility Worker Shortage?

By Michael Trafton, Panasonic Connect North America Oct 5, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 5, 2023

Business leaders are itching to solve the labor shortage puzzle—and for good reason. In critical trades like plumbing, HVAC, construction, and manufacturing, there’s been a 70% decline in labor force participation since the end of 2019 due to the aging workforce. Today, the average facility worker is 51 years old. As older employees retire, there […]