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The business world today is changing enormously due to many factors that affect every element of the business cycle worldwide. From globalization to recession, in addition to other environmental forces, companies today face numerous challenges that have a great impact on business. Among the factors that are affecting the current way business is conducted are the emergence of marketing tools including the internet, internet of things (IoT), virtual reality, mobile applications, social media, elec...

Recently, the internet of things (IoT) has brought the vision of a smarter world into reality with a massive amount of data and numerous services. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention by utilizing its machine learning algorithms for quality patient care. The integration of IoT with AI may open new possibilities for both technologies and can play a big part in smart healthcare by providing improved insight into healthcare data a...

The metaverse offers a new way of interacting with the world via immersive and interactive technologies. It has the potential to change the way we learn, work and play. 3D modelling, artificial intelligence, virtual, augmented, extended and mixed reality (VR/AR/XR/MR), the Internet of Things (IoT), Web 3.0, 5G and 6G communication, digital twins and simulation technologies, edge and cloud computing, blockchain and cybersecurity are seen as the key enabling and supporting technologies and tools f...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an interconnection of several devices, networks, technologies, and human resources to achieve a common goal. A variety of IoT-based applications are being used in different sectors and have succeeded in providing huge benefits to the users. As a revolution, IoT overtook the entire global landscape with its presence in almost every sector, including smart cities, smart grid, intelligent transportation, healthcare, education, and so on. This technological revolution...

In recent years, intelligent cities, also known as smart cities or cognitive cities, have become a perceived solution for improving the quality of life of citizens while boosting the efficiency of city services and processes. This new vision involves the integration of various sectors of society through the use of the internet of things. By continuing to enhance research for the better development of the smart environments needed to sustain intelligent cities, citizens will be empowered to provi...

Our future society will be increasingly digitized, hyper-connected, and globally data driven. Mobile communication technologies are expected to progress far beyond anything seen so far in wireless-enabled applications, making everyday lives smoother and safer and dramatically improving the efficiency of businesses. As fifth generation (5G) research is maturing towards a global standard, the research community must focus on the development of beyond-5G solutions and the 2030 era, that is, 6G and...

In recent years, intelligent cities, also known as smart cities or cognitive cities, have become a perceived solution for improving the quality of life of citizens while boosting the efficiency of city services and processes. This new vision involves the integration of various sectors of society through the use of the internet of things. By continuing to enhance research for the better development of the smart environments needed to sustain intelligent cities, citizens will be empowered to provi...

In internet of things (IoT) applications, wireless connectivity is a key factor, particularly those that need to be in transition, or where wired communication is not effective or practicable. For top-notch connectivity of the Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) standard, the 900MHz frequency is generally used by most of the vendors. The radiation quality not only depends on the antenna geometry but on immediate surroundings. Additionally, the IoT product itself and the user of the product can strongly affe...

Machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics are new and fresh technologies that are being increasingly adopted in the field of medicine. This book positions itself at the forefront of this movement, exploring the beneficial applications of these new technologies and how they are gradually creating a smart healthcare system. This book details the various ways in which machine learning, data analytics and IoT solutions are instrumental in disease prediction in smart healthcare....

Blockchain technology presents numerous advantages that include increased transparency, reduced transaction costs, faster transaction settlement, automation of information, increased traceability, improved customer experience, improved digital identity, better cyber security, and user-controlled networks. These potential applications are widespread and diverse including funds transfer, smart contracts, e-voting, efficient supply chain, and more in nearly every sector of society including finance...

The internet of things (IoT) has emerged to address the need for connectivity and seamless integration with other devices as well as big data platforms for analytics. However, there are challenges that IoT-based applications face including design and implementation issues; connectivity problems; data gathering, storing, and analyzing in cloud-based environments; and IoT security and privacy issues. Emerging Trends in IoT and Integration with Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics...

A colorful, entertaining, and informative guide to the Samsung Galaxy family of tablets Samsung′s bestselling Galaxy Tabs may come in multiple sizes, but they all share the wildly popular Android operating system and are packed with tons of top–notch tablet features. This full–color book shows you how to enjoy all the things your Galaxy Tab can do, regardless of model: browse the web, handle e–mail, manage your social media, make phone calls and video chat, read e–books, take and share photos,...

This book addresses the security challenges facing the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) industry, including the potential threats and risks arising from its complex architecture. The authors discuss the overall IoT architecture, covering networking, computing, and security threats and risks to hardware such as sensors, actuators, and portable devices, as well as infrastructure layers. They cover a range of technical concepts such as cryptography, distributed storage, and data transmissi...

The integration of fog computing with the resource-limited Internet of Things (IoT) network formulates the concept of the fog-enabled IoT system. Due to a large number of IoT devices, the IoT is a main source of Big Data. A large volume of sensing data is generated by IoT systems such as smart cities and smart-grid applications. A fundamental research issue is how to provide a fast and efficient data analytics solution for fog-enabled IoT systems. Big Data Analytics in Fog-Enabled IoT Networks:...

The recent rapid proliferation in hardware, software, and communication technologies has facilitated the spread of interconnected sensors, actuators, and heterogeneous devices to collect data for offering a new class of advanced services characterized by being available anywhere, at any time and for anyone. This ecosystem is referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT networks collect, store, and exchange a large amount of heterogeneous data. It has already shown promising outcomes in the p...

The food industry is experiencing a digital transformation across the entire supply chain, from farm to fork. This book offers comprehensive insights into the challenges and opportunities faced, specifically examining the application of the Internet of Things. The authors analyse the benefits and the related threats from the perspective of the participants of the entire supply chain, including consumers. Taking the reader on a journey, this book begins with an analysis of technology use in far...

The recent advancements in the field of the internet of things (IoT), AI, big data, blockchain, augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR), cloud platforms, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and telecommunication technology enabled the promotion of conventional computer-aided industry to the metaverse ecosystem that is powered by AR/VR-driven technologies. In this paradigm shift, the integrated technologies of IoT and AI play a vital role to connect the cyberspace of computing systems and virtu...

The world we live in today is highly interconnected and has seen a significant rise in the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). This digital transformation, while beneficial, has also created new cybersecurity challenges. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and individuals and organizations alike must adopt intelligent and agile cybersecurity solutions to safeguard their digital assets. Smart and Agile Cybersecurity for IoT and IIo...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have become integral parts of modern infrastructure. However, with this integration comes the challenge of securing these interconnected systems against many cyber threats. From data breaches to system manipulations, the vulnerabilities of CPS and IoT can have far-reaching consequences, impacting industries, governments, and individuals alike. Addressing these security challenges requir...