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Ariella
10/19/2016 8:39:59 AM
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Germany
This is quite interesting because Germany is one of thecountries which is generally considered pretty technologically advanced. . It would be fascinating to see how other countries in the EU compare to Germany on this. Of course, this is only based on 150 survey responses, though, so actual numbers may vary
clrmoney
10/19/2016 11:36:33 AM
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IOT with Germany
Internet of Things has a lot to offer and Germany getting in on this is great but it can be more in the future.
DHagar
10/19/2016 1:58:45 PM
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Re: IOT with Germany
@clrmoney, Germany is forward-thinking. This report validates that they need to take a further step forward though.
This is interesting in that they are buying in to the concept of Industrial 4.0 with full use of technology. IBM has just committed an investment of $200 million in Munich to advance the Industrial 4.0 for manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, etc. I would think IoT should fit in with that. If they really embrace the full digital economy I believe that will be a leading economic region with the use of IoT.
srufolo1
10/19/2016 2:09:40 PM
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Germany And IoT
Germany is forward-thinking. It's also known for its efficiency, but it's not surprising business decision-makers are approaching the Internet of Things with caution. They are also logical in that they want to lay down a strong groundwork for security before totally getting on board with IoT. I don't think enterprises in the U.S. were that much different too long ago in their feelings about IoT, and for the same reason -- security issues.
vnewman
10/19/2016 2:42:35 PM
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Re: Germany And IoT
From everything I've read, IoT seems to be a hot topic right now and some surveys but them in front of the US as far as implementing IoT solutions or preliminary steps in that direction.
In addition to security, other stumbling blocks appear to be the investment needs which are difficult to meet because of high-wage labor costs.
afwriter
10/19/2016 4:36:23 PM
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Re: Germany And IoT
I was really surprised when I read the headline, but when I got to the part about security fears I could kind of understand. I am still surprised that a country like Germany is still this slow in implimenting what can only be called the future of technology.
Only 5% of German Companies Tapping Into IoT's Potential – Survey
As I was reading this article I was shocked about to hear Germany has fears on security protection. I also thought that Germany has a great security technology program.I was also shocked that only 5% of German manufacturs and logistic company's are tapping into IoT potential.
DHagar
10/20/2016 4:06:36 PM
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Re: Germany And IoT
@srufolo1, I agree with your assessment. If we remember, they were also a victim in the "hacked" emails for Angela Merkel in the revelations from Snowden. They are probably very aware of the potential security risks. My guess is when they get on board they will do it right.
JohnBarnes
10/21/2016 8:22:12 AM
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Or just a different tradition of management?
For historical and cultural reasons, Germany has tended to express its forward-thinking not in sweeping visions of the future but in taking the next step well. German managers tend to look ahead a decade but express their concerns by concentrating on what's in front of them. The IoT, right now, for good or ill, is mostly hype and potential, and there are doubtless more pressing things on the shop floor and in the boardroom at the moment. They rarely get left behind and they're often in the practical, i.e. actually working, lead, but they don't spend a lot of effort dreaming about things that are far off and indefinite. It might be no more than a stylistic difference; the Germans expect a manager to run thing well right now, the Americans (and others) expect vision and foresight.
mpouraryan
10/22/2016 10:14:23 PM
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Re: Or just a different tradition of management?
It clearly appears they were vindicated--were they not as the latest Cyber attack was focused on all things "ioT"--so maybe the Germans know something the rest of us don't--good thing I had my Wi-Fi Printer offline since Thursday. :) :)
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