IoT Architectures & Solution Providers

As IoT gains steam towards critical mass & orgs look to embrace it, mgmt. must ask how to deploy it properly (e.g., design patterns: http://www.internet-of-things-research.eu/pdf/Converging_Technologies_for_Smart_Environments_and_Integrated_Ecosystems_IERC_Book_Open_Access_2013.pdf) & whom to leverage for SME-based services.

Amazon, Microsoft, & Cisco (among others) have now rolled out IoT mgmt. svcs; so, who to use?

Well, if an org has a considerable investment in one of these providers then go ahead & continue on.  But, if not, the question begs who do we leverage for authentication?  If an org has Cisco ISE deployed already, then leverage that.  Otherwise, stay w/ a cloud solution.

(Application) Container Movement

With Cisco acquiring ContainerX on their security spree, Docker now looks to monetize its solution (Pied Piper-style, yes, from HBO).  However, the scuttlebutt is that an open-source fork (of Docker) will be created to keep the open-source dream alive.

So, what is next?  Will Twistlock be acquired too?  By Dell, perhaps?  TBD...