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What you missed in the Smart World: HPE for IoT – Discover 2016 highlights

During last week’s Discover 2016 event, Hewlett Packard Enterprise laid out its pipeline for the Internet of Things movement. Converged appliances at the edge of network mark the keystone for HPE’s IoT solutions, seeking vertical market opportunities in sales and alliances in DevOps.

Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart city initiatives around the world. Here’s what you missed in the Smart World:

HPE and GE join forces in IoT

Ar Discover 2016, (HPE) announced a partnership with General Electric Co. to promote the latter’s Predix industrial cloud-based platform. HPE aims to utilize Predix in a way that its sales team can entice organizations to harness information from connected things. The deal is also a way to offer bundled products from both companies, such as HPE’s Universal IoT platform and Predix.

Read more about the partnership here.

HPE’s converged appliances crunch IoT data

Another huge announcement made at Discover 2016 was the launch of HPE’s pair of converged appliances for on-site analysis capabilities. The machines, called Edgeline EL1000 and  EL4000, are able to outperform edge routers and other smaller devices used in remote locations. This type of machine will greatly benefit infrastructures located in areas where internet connectivity is sporadic and unreliable.

Read more about the machines here.

IoT and connected cars set to impact ‘the next wave’ | #HPEdiscover

Doug Oathout, VP of IoT Marketing at HPE, dropped by at theCUBE, broadcasting live with the SiliconANGLE Media team during Discover 2016 and talked about how IoT is changing the landscape of the industry. He explained that IoT is not only for consumers, bridging gaps between different industries and producing massive amounts of data, which should be analyzed on-site in order to make better informed-decisions.

Read more about Oathout’s interview here.

Comeback Kid: Will IoT make HPE a big player again? | #HPEdiscover

During Discover 2016, theCUBE hosts Dave Vellante (@dvellante) and John Furrier (@furrier), had a chance to discuss HPE’s IoT strategy. The hosts discussed that in order to move forward, HPE has to shrink in order to grow, and this includes focusing on certain areas of the industry such as IoT. The hosts agreed that HPE is not in a better position to grow its IoT business thanks to its networking service’s growth.

Read more about the hosts’ analysis here.

An unshackled HPE | #HPEdiscover

HPE is on a path to becoming a dynamic data center, Jason Newton, senior director of Marketing and Strategy at HPE, said during an interview with theCUBE. He explained that by building a network at the edge of IoT, HPE will be able to make “data center smaller and having all the apps run, wherever the hell that is.”

Read more about Newton’s interview here and more discussions regarding edge of network for IoT here.

Shipper wants drones to resupply tankers

Drones these days are used to take photos or videos, surveil geographic plots, or even deliver small packages, but shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk Group believes drones can be used to resupply its fleet of vessels. Maersk first test trialed a drone carrying a bucket of cookies to a tanker 250 meters out to sea. Now the shipping company wants to partner with a drone manufacturer for an unmanned aerial vehicle that can carry 10 kilogram packages, making deliveries as far as 10 kilometers out to sea.

Read more about Maersk’s plans for drones here.

Edwin, the smart rubber duck

Those looking for a rubber duckie that does more than just float on bath water might be interested in Edwin. This rubber duckie not only floats on water, but also connects to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth allowing it to interact with the accompanying app so your kid can learn and play at the same time. Priced at $99, Edwin doubles as a nightlight, and comes with added security features to ensure hackers can’t listen in on kids’ conversations. 

Read more about this smart rubber duckie here.

Aligning data for IoT

The Internet of Things is not just about devices for the convenience of consumers. Over the years, the enterprise has found ways to apply IoT to streamline operations and extend revenue opportunities. In an interview with goTransverse LLC President Michael Beamer, SiliconANGLE learned how a SaaS business aligns IoT data for cloud scaling and IoT monetization.

Read more about our interview with Beamer here.

21 million self-driving vehicles to hit the road

IHS Automotive, Inc. released a new report predicting that by 20135, there will be 21 million self-driving vehicles in commission. The United States is seen as the earliest adopter of this technology, but China will be driving its fast growth.  The expansion of self-driving vehicles is said to be attributed to interest in commercial applications such as self-driving taxis.

Read more about the IHS report here.

Senrio exits stealth, defends IoT

Over the years, security researchers have proven how vulnerable IoT devices are vulnerable to attacks. Now a company specializing in securing connected things has officially launched. Portland-based Senrio, Inc. debuted a platform designed to automate threat mitigation operations at the edge of the network.

The software can be deployed as part of the appliance or virtual machine, or embedded into another application. Once running, the software maps the devices connected to the network that need to be monitored and protected. This eliminates the risk of threats being overlooked by system administrators, with the added benefit of detecting existing security loopholes.

Read more about Senrio’s security platform for IoT here.

Philips’ toothbrush maps your mouth

Philips Sonicare has unveiled a smart toothbrush that is able to tell whether you’ve brushed your teeth thoroughly or not. The Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected toothbrush features sensors that map the user’s mouth, as well as sensors for scrubbing and pressure, to determine if there are any areas users might be missing or need special attention. It connects to a user’s smartphone via Bluetooth, and comes with an app that lets users see the status of each brushing session.

Read more about this $200 smart toothbrush here.

Tune in next week for more interesting stories, discoveries and innovations in the world of smart and connected things.

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