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Artificial Intelligence & the Metaverse in the Enterprise: An Introduction of ChatGPT

The recent emergence of ChatGPT, an AI-based language model, has caused a stir in both the consumer and enterprise world

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MWC 2023: Satellite IoT & eSIMs

VDC’s IoT staff was back in Barcelona for MWC for the first time since 2019. This year’s attendance continued to

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Qualcomm’s Reinvigorated Windows on ARM Strategy

The recent emergence of ChatGPT, an AI-based language model, has caused a stir in both the consumer and enterprise world

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The Transformation of Automotive Manufacturing Through Digital Twins

The automotive manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving. Over the past several years vehicle manufacturers have been affected by a variety

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Can Smart Ports Outwit Threats of Cyberattack?

2023 will bring more cybersecurity threatsGlobal logistics have had a tumultuous three years, facing threats of disease and supply chain

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The Evolution of the SIM Card: eSIM, iSIM, & Beyond

In 2021 there were over 8 billion mobile device subscriptions worldwide, which is more than the total number of people

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New Standards are Driving Automotive Cybersecurity Development

Automotive cybersecurity is set to become a key feature in software-defined vehicles, with a variety of standards emerging to ensure

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TC15 balances price and value in the African market

Zebra Technologies has announced the launch of its TC15 into the African market, offering a new rugged device for small

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AUTOSAR Adaptive & Classic Critical for Modern Automotive Software Development

Software development will be a key battleground for the automotive industry in order to support the push towards autonomous vehicles

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Awake at the Wheel – Innovations in Fatigue Monitoring

Amid extreme weather and record port congestion, smooth supply chains have come to feel like a distant memory. The need

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Swedish Rugged Mobile Computing OEMs Combine with MilDef Acquisition of Handheld Group

With MilDef’s recent acquisition of Handheld Group, changes are in store for both companies as they work together to expand

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The Modern Digital Enterprise: Integration Barriers and Opportunities

A topic that has been repeatedly addressed over the past year is the increased adoption of mobile technologies, with the

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Semtech’s Acquisition of Sierra Wireless: What Happens Next?

Semtech has been a US-based supplier of semiconductors and related technology since Dwight Eisenhower was the President (1960). But it

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Mobile Traffic Analytics & a Connected Future

Mobile analytics are quickly becoming an essential part of everyday life in the modern world. With businesses and people looking

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Cybersecurity: The Promise & Peril of a Hybrid Workforce

Amidst major events of the last three years, risk assessments have become a critical part of leadership discussions. Hybrid and

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The RSA Conference is Back, Now With More IoT

Back in 2020, RSA was the last conference I attended—and the last tech industry event to occur—before the COVID-19 pandemic

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Lighter and Mightier: New Rugged Devices on Opposite Ends of the Spectrum Released by Zebra Technologies and Panasonic

Two new rugged device lines have recently been announced, which have promising features designed to improve usability and durability for

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The Impact of Recent Acquisitions on Peak Technologies’ Future Outlook

Peak Technologies is one of the market leaders in the AIDC space, offering digital supply chain solutions utilizing enterprise printing,

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Welcome to the Industrial Metaverse: XR Powerhouse Roundtable Discussion – Key Implications for enterprise mobility

On May 18, RealWear hosted Welcome to the Industrial Metaverse: XR Powerhouse Roundtable Discussion with Andrew Chrostowski (Board Chair &

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Shipium Raises Largest Ever Series A by Supply Chain Software Provider, Highlighting a Strong Year for the Category

Shipium, a supply chain software company announced its Series A funding on April 14. The $27.5M funding round is the

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Green Initiatives and Sustainability Practices are increasing in the World of Enterprise Mobility

Climate change is one of the most important issues affecting the future of all life around the globe. Growing advocacy

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Urban Centers Around the World Get Out in Front of Urban Air Mobility

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) – also known as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) – has the potential to revolutionize life in

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Organizations Challenged by Increasingly Complex DAQ Environments

New Research Available: The Global Market for Data Acquisition Technologies The global market for data acquisition (DAQ) solutions—technologies used to

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About Mitch

Mitch Solomon

President

Mitch has spent years supporting senior leaders of operational and industrial technology companies as well as private equity investors that participate in the space.  He is an active member of the Technology and Innovation Council at Graham Partners, a leading industrial technology focused private equity firm, and serves on the advisory boards of OptConnect (a top IoT connectivity provider) and DecisionPoint (a rapidly growing operational technology systems integrator).  Mitch has worked closely with a wide range of industrial technology clients on a diverse array of growth opportunities and challenges including applications of AI, c-suite recruiting, strategic planning, new market identification and entry, product strategy, competitive positioning, revenue retention, value proposition identification and messaging, sales strategy and execution, and board presentations. Mitch holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.