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...
Are You Prepared For Big Changes In The Way We Will Learn, Work And Innovate?
New Infographic Tells The Story of the Internet of Things Over the last several years, the Internet of Things and People have been steadily converging. This story is starting to “tip”—to enter public consciousness and reach critical mass. But as this is occurring, we believe the whole story of Smart Systems and Internet of Things is not being told. Many dispatches coming in from the “front lines” of technology innovation but mostly fragments of a much larger narrative. Harbor Research and Postscapes...
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.