Read Our View of Innovation and Strategy For Smart Systems and the Internet of Things (IoT)
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things Meets the Internet of People: In the not too distant future, hundreds of millions, then billions, of individuals and businesses, with billions, then trillions, of smart, communicating devices, will stretch the boundaries of today’s business and social systems and create the potential to change the way we work, learn, entertain and...
Where are the Opportunities in the Internet of Things?
Analyzing Internet of Things Growth Opportunities: What key forces are impacting adoption of Smart Systems, M2M and connected product solutions? Which segments and applications are most attractive? Our work provides perspectives on emerging opportunities and outlines how adopters are using...
How Do I Capitalize On The Internet Of Things?
Evolving Business Models: Smart Systems business models have much less managerial hierarchy, command and control decision making or proprietary ownership of ideas. These networks will be self-organized by people who are motivated to explore and develop ideas they care deeply about. Collaborative innovation...
Specially Tailored Services for the IoT
Although no two projects are alike, our services outline should provide any innovator with the right context to realize their new growth strategies. It is no surprise that we have entered a new era where people, businesses and social organizations are...
Harbor Research in the Harvard Business Review
In 2005 Harbor's Smart Services Design of the future was featured by the Harvard Business Review. What is most interesting about this piece, is that companies are still grappling with the challenges that the article presented back then. Many of...
The Trillion Dollar Risk : Smart Systems and Internet of Things Impact on Diversified Industrial Manufacturers
As networks have invaded the “physical” world, traditionally unique components and interfaces between and among electronic as well as mechanical and other related sub-systems are becoming more and more standardized as designers see the growing values that come from communications within and between sensors and machines. Beyond efficient support of products and equipment, the convergence of collaborative systems and machine communications will enable entirely new modes of services delivery and customer interactions. This implies a total paradigm-shift. The depth of this...
Research and Consulting Services For Smart Systems And The Internet Of Things
Since 1983, Harbor Research Inc. has created disruptive growth strategies for technology suppliers and adopters. Our experience within the Internet of Things has allowed us to take a comprehensive approach that goes beyond what traditional strategy, design and technical development firms can provide individually.
Our insight and creativity has inspired Fortune 100 technology and service providers like GE, Cisco, ABB, and Eaton, while our systematic research has defined new opportunities for companies like Intel, Danaher, and a range of startups. By focusing on long term partnerships and scalable engagements, we are able to provide our clients with the right information to make timely decisions.