10/19 WEBINAR: The Internet of Things: Connecting Things That Matter

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The Internet of Things: Connecting Things That Matter Monday, October 19, 2015 TIME: 2:00PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT   To say the Internet of Things  has the power to significantly impact business and technology models  is an understatement.  75% of companies are exploring IoT technologies to change how their business operates.   And the changes are complex:  How do I connect a diverse collection of devices?  What applications are available for use?  Which IoT platform will help me get started quickly then grow with me as my needs change?  How do I ensure that my IoT projects will keep me ahead of the rest of my industry?  This webcast will help you realize the value of IoT in these key areas and will use current customer examples to show how  you can leverage industry specific solutions to easily get started on your top innovation priorities.  We'll also dive into some recent service additions and ecosystem partnerships  IBM has made in this transformative space. What attendees will learn: * Top three ways IoT will change how business operates: 1) Unlock new revenue from existing products/service 2) Inspire new working practices or processes 3) Change or create new business model or strategy * What to look for in a fully integrated IoT platform: secure solutions and services in analytics, information management, and risk management Who should attend: CTO, CIO Cross-Industry All enterprises - large and small Register Today Sponsors:		Presenters: Bret Greenstein Vice President, IBM Internet of Things Platform and Continuous Engineering Solutions Bret Greenstein has over 27 years of technology and leadership experience in all aspects of IBM's business, from hardware to software to service delivery and business transformation. He is responsible for IBM's Internet of Things portfolio of solutions, which includes the IoT Foundation platform and Continuous Engineering. Bret and his team help industrial clients around the world to Design, Build, and Operate smart and connected things through software solutions and industry expertise to leverage the Internet of Things to drive true business model innovation. Bret has several patents in the areas of collaboration systems and is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Most recently, Bret lived and worked in China for almost 5 years as IBM's CIO for Growth Markets and supporting client transformation in the region. Greg Knowles Program Director for Analytics Offerings and Strategy, IBM Greg is the Program Director for Analytics Offerings and Strategy within IBM's Internet of Things business unit. Greg works closely with customers to understand industry patterns and use cases, helping them leverage asset data and analytics to gain insights and drive bottom line business value. He has helped deliver solutions for a variety of industries including oil & gas, energy & utilities, healthcare, automotive, heavy equipment, transportation, and retail. Greg has been with IBM for 22 years and has served in various roles from product management, solution delivery and technical sales to architecture and development. Moderator: Carl Ford CEO and Co-Founder Crossfire Media Carl Ford is Co-Founder of Crossfire Media focused on the impact of communication technology on consumers and industry. Carl has been highlighting the key initiatives around the advances of the Commercial Internet since the beginning. From developing Product and service strategies to moderating meetings at ETSI, Carl's 20+ years have always focused on the impact that service cost, regulatory and marketing issues have in rolling out new services. As a community developer for Pulvermedia, Carl developed all of the VON Conference content. As an integral part of the IP Communications community, Carl has been instrumental in helping develop various trade organizations and has advised many companies on both strategic and technical issues to satisfy the needs of these company's customers.
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