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Home » Internet of Things

Internet of Things

‘Smart’ device growth has been slower than once expected

May 1, 2026
Tom Murphy / Special to IBJ

Technology giant Intel once predicted that by 2020, the number of smart device would grow to 200 billion or about 26 smart devices for every person on Earth. But the number today is quite a bit lower.

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2026 Innovation Issue: IoT Lab in Fishers evolves as ‘smart’ devices change

May 1, 2026
Elissa Maudlin

Seventeen companies and organizations are members with room left for only a few more.

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Fishers-based Qumulex acquired by Texas company

October 22, 2024 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

Fishers-based Qumulex offers cloud-based video surveillance and access control systems for businesses. The company has been acquired by Texas-based Synerion USA Inc.

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New wireless network aims to boost internet-of-things activity in north-central Indiana

June 10, 2022 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network in West Lafayette is teaming up with New Hampshire-based Senet to establish a low-power, long-range network that’s ideal for internet-connected devices.

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Upcoming AT&T hackathon to offer $100,000 in prizes for 5G projects

September 17, 2021 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

This year’s hackathon, to take place Oct. 22-24 at Butler University, will focus on sports-related applications for 5G wireless technology.

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Pilot project bringing autonomous shuttles to streets of Indianapolis, Fishers

February 25, 2021 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

A six-month public shuttle service will launch in Indianapolis in May and in Fishers in November. The project is backed by the Toyota Mobility Foundation and numerous other public and private partners.

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Allegion acquires internet-of-things firm as part of effort to diversify

January 8, 2021 | Anthony SchoettleAnthony Schoettle

Allegion Senior Vice President Vince Wenos told IBJ there’s more to the acquisition of Yonomi than meets the eye, and it will have a significant impact on Allegion’s future direction as well as its operations globally and in Indiana.

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Farm Bureau Insurance pursuing culture of innovation by launching startups

September 11, 2020 | Anthony SchoettleAnthony Schoettle

The goal is to inspire creativity and entrepreneurship among employees who have ideas for products and services that can complement the larger company.

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IU professor builds IoT-based system to save factories millions on energy bills

January 24, 2020 | Anthony Schoetle

Amrou Awaysheh, an IU Kelley School of Business assistant professor of operations management, is building an IoT-based system he says can save factories $100 million annually in verified energy savings.

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New product, partnership set ClearObject on path to growth

July 26, 2019 | Anthony SchoettleAnthony Schoettle

ClearObject, a Fishers-based tech firm, this week rolled out its latest product and announced a new partnership with computing giant IBM that company officials said will help significantly grow their business.

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Fishers IoT Lab nearly maxed out in less than a year

January 31, 2019

The Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers has fast become an oasis for tech firms big and small, as well as freelancers helping companies turn their ideas about internet-connected devices into products.

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IBJ Podcast: How an IU student turned her beekeeping hobby into a star startup

October 1, 2018

Ellie Symes, CEO of The Bee Corp., talks with host Mason King about being a young entrepreneur, taking risks and pivoting when you have to to make your company stronger.

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2018 Innovation Issue: John Wechsler says Indiana can be the crossroads of IoT innovation

May 30, 2018

Our state’s key industries—manufacturing, agriculture and logistics—face imminent disruption from internet-connected devices, referred to collectively as the internet of things.

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New Conexus CEO wants Hoosier businesses to embrace cutting-edge technology

March 1, 2018

Former Angie’s List COO J. Mark Howell is looking for ways to help the state’s advanced-manufacturing and logistics industries navigate a changing technology landscape.

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Work gets underway at Fishers tech lab even before official opening

January 12, 2018

The Indiana IoT Lab is already fielding calls from companies big and small that want help developing internet-connected devices to enhance their brands.

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Fishers plans state’s first internet-of-things laboratory

February 21, 2017

The co-working space is expected to bring together and nurture various players in the growing IoT sector to allow for innovation and collaboration.

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Connected-devices industry grapples with security

November 3, 2016

Some in Central Indiana’s emerging IoT hardware and software cluster are endeavoring to develop standards and best practices for the fledgling sector.

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