Ask Rahul Gandhi: How a Good Idea Can Be Screwed by Dumb Communication (2 Lessons included)

Rahul Gandhi again talks about his vision. “When I see MRI machines not connected, I see huge problem. Connecting all of those MRI machines will completely transform the planet” This becomes a butt of a joke. And this is not the first time. While one may not respect Rahul Gandhi much for original thoughts, I … Read moreAsk Rahul Gandhi: How a Good Idea Can Be Screwed by Dumb Communication (2 Lessons included)

6 Reasons Why I do not like IoT(Internet of Things) Hype

IoT is the buzzword today. Everyone is jumping into this ocean. Few words of caution if you are among those. #1 IoT existed for over 15 years at least There was functional IoT system in year 2000 (at least in Honeywell where I worked at that time). Whatever I contributed falls within today’s IoT definition scope. … Read more6 Reasons Why I do not like IoT(Internet of Things) Hype

Internet of Things – Things from MARS and Internet from VENUS: 5 Hidden Challenges for Internet-of-things

The Context: Your company is a maker of a particular type of control device. It could be washing machine, building air-condition  or even a mission critical or life critical device. There are many diverse types of such ‘things’. Each is niche. i.e. there are too many niche, but small specialized industries. Let me call these collectively … Read moreInternet of Things – Things from MARS and Internet from VENUS: 5 Hidden Challenges for Internet-of-things