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Testing in the Internet of Things The Internet of Things has made practically our whole world connected. With such a huge amount of data being exchanged, there is a great need for testers who understand how to test in the IoT. Sunil Sehgal explains how testing these devices is a little different from testing other machines or programs. |
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Forget Sitting: Here’s the New Health Hazard to Avoid Sitting for prolonged periods of time is still just as bad for you as always. But new research has revealed another health hazard: lying down. Unless it's while you're getting some restorative sleep, lying down—or, really, any inactivity—has the same health risks as sitting. Read on, then get moving! |
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The Future of Cloud Connectivity in an IoT World When new technologies are embraced and popularized, they usually fail sooner rather than later. The IoT, new architectures, and cloud systems are developing into perfect storms that will take time to develop and move on to maturity, finally providing calm, consistent conditions. How should you plan to fail? |
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