ford sollers is a joint venture between the american car manufacturer ford and the russian sollers established in 2011 .

the purpose is to produce vehicles for russia , kazakhstan and belarus locally .

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ford sollers <EOT> russia : ford sollers st . petersburg assembly plant ( joint venture 50 % ford / 50 % sollers )

we are glad to answer your questions regarding the ford sollers holding activities and ford vehicles .

jv ford sollers produces ford focus and ford mondeo at its vsevolozhsk plant near saint petersburg and six other models , including ford explorer and ford kuga at elabuga plant in republic of tatarstan .

december 5 , 2016 — ford sollers starts launch of new ford kuga launch at the plant in elabuga .

its models are : ford kuga , ford explorer , ford s - max , ford galaxy , ford transit and tourneo custom , as well as the focus and mondeo models .

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ford sollers produces 7 models : the ford focus and the ford mondeo are manufactured at the plant in vsevolozhsk near st . petersburg , the ford explorer , the ford kuga and a lineup of ford transit special commercial vehicles - in elabuga , the ford fiesta and the ford ecosport - in naberezhnye chelny . each ford vehicle manufactured in russia undergoes the strictest quality control according to the international standards of ford motor company .

the joint venture ford sollers launches supplies of cars ford focus and ford ecosport in kazakhstan . the first batch of 300 cars will be shipped in november .

glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at ford sollers , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the ford sollers company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at ford sollers .

the european ford focus will replace the russian analogue , assembled at the plant ford sollers in vsevolozhsk , ecosport is a new model for the kazakhstan market , which will be supplied from the plant ford sollers in naberezhnye chelny .

vsevolozhsk plant ford sollers that produces ford cars in leningrad region since july 2002 , celebrates its 10th anniversary . at the present time the enterprise produces ford focus iii and mondeo sedan .

august 16 , 2016 — the 10 - thousand ford ecosport rolled off the conveyor of the ford sollers plant in naberezhnye chelny in tatarstan .

ford - sollers in russia has announced plans to cut 700 jobs from its saint petersburg plant .

october 18 , 2016 — ford sollers announces the new strategy of service of vehicles and starts a new service network ford quick lane in russia .

adil shirinov has been appointed ceo and president of ford ' s russian jv , ford sollers , effective immediately . he replaces mark ovenden , who takes a marketing role with ford in asia pacific .

shirinov moves from being coo at ford sollers and is the first russian national to hold the position .

ford’s equity stake in ford - sollers , which is responsible for local production , sales and imports of ford cars in russia , remains unchanged at 50 percent but the u . s . company will have future rights to buy out sollers from the venture .

shirinov has been working for the ford sollers jv since its foundation in 2011 . mark ovenden , currently ceo and president of ford sollers is named vice president , marketing , sales and service , asia pacific , ford motor company , effective immediately . at the same time , he also is elected a ford motor company officer .

january , 2012 — the 500 , 000th car — a ford focus — rolls off the production line at the ford sollers plant in vsevolozhsk near st . petersburg ;

on october 01 , 2011 , enforcement of all obligations on behalf of ford motor company cjsc , including production , maintenance , and repairs of ford vehicle models in the russian federation , was transferred to ford sollers holding llc .

on october , 16th a solemn ceremony was held for the start of a full cycle production of the new ford kuga suv in the “ford sollers” plant in sez alabuga .

ooo llk - international , a fully owned subsidiary of psjc lukoil , and ford sollers joint venture have signed an agreement providing for the supply of lukoil genesis oils for the first fill of ford engines to be manufactured this year at the new ford sollers plant in elabuga . the oils have been developed in full compliance with the ford requirements .

ford - sollers " needs to adapt to the current market conditions " , the joint venture said in a statement .

“ford was the earliest explorer ten years ago and it created the precedent of successful strategy of international car producer that conquered russian market due to the local production organization and we continue to follow this successful way within the joint venture ford sollers at the present time” , - added the ceo of sollers and chairman of board of directors of ford sollers , vadim shvetsov .

production of ford vehicles at the ford sollers plant in elabuga started in 2012 . today , the plant manufactures the ford kuga smart crossover , the legendary ford explorer suv and the lineup of commercial ford transit vehicles with utilization of full - cycle technology . using its existing facilities , the company designs and builds special versions of commercial vehicles on the basis of the new ford transit adapted to russian corporate and government customers .

may , 2016 — at the modernized ford sollers plant in vsevolozhsk the 60 - thousand ford mondeo was produced , which marked the 15 anniversary of the model in the russian market .

the opening ceremony was attended by ildar khalikov , the prime minister of the republic of tatarstan , ted cannis , the president of ford sollers , adil shirinov , the executive director of ford , v . a . shdedtsov , the general director of jsc " sollers " , and , as a special guest , william clay ford , the chairman of ford board of directors .

ford motor co . ' s f russian joint venture , ford sollers started manufacturing at its new engine plant - ford sollers elabuga engine plant - in elabuga , russia . the automaker is the first foreign brand to establish such a facility in russia . the production process at the plant will be 95 % automated .

october 3 , 2016 — ford sollers celebrates its 5 - year anniversary from the moment of the beginning its production in russia .

july 14 , 2016 — ford sollers announces the beginning of ford vehicles produced in russia’delivery to armenia , which will become the third export market for the company , after kazakhstan and republic of belarus .

as the president and сео of ford motor company , alann mulalli , remarked , since the day of foundation in 2002 the plant in vsevolozhsk played important role in the business of ford company . and it is an inalienable part of new joint enterprise ford sollers today .

july , 2012 — ford sollers announces the extension of its model range produced at the ford sollers plant in elabuga . the kuga , s - max , galaxy and explorer are assembled on the assembly line of the plant on the territory of the alabuga special economic zone ;

the ford logo is pictured at the ford motor co plant in genk december 17 , 2014 . in 2012 f reuters / francois lenoir

stripping out ford - sollers’s results , the auto maker would have made a net profit of 1 . 7 billion rubles , it said .

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ford mondeo sedan has received a technological upgrade aimed at the safety improving of the car and improving of the intelligent driver assistance systems . people can order updated ford mondeo at all official ford dealers in russia .

summary : the collection contains correspondence , photographs , prints , and ephemera of theater proprietor john t . ford , a relative of sollers . photographs and prints of the ford and sollers family are also included , along with the memoirs of confederate soldier and family friend , arthur b . pue .

i applied in - person . the process took 1 + week . i interviewed at ford sollers ( khimki ( russia ) ) in march 2013 .

ford - sollers said it will also change the production schedule at its other factory in yelabuga in tatarstan in central russia to make it more efficient .

“both partners will continue to work jointly to improve the business outlook for the ford - sollers joint venture by expanding its vehicle line - up to better meet the needs of russian customers , ” ford said in a statement .

john ford sollers is a descendant of the famous theater owner john t . ford . over the years , sollers collected items related to ford and his theaters . ford , born in baltimore in 1829 , owned and operated multiple theaters in maryland , washington , d . c . , pennsylvania , and virginia . after the assassination of president abraham lincoln in his d . c . theater , ford and his brother were arrested and questioned because of their association with the booth family . ford was also active baltimore city government and business . he served as president of both the baltimore city council and the union railroad company .

ford sollers said the new r & d ; activities will be based in three locations - moscow , tatarstan and the st petersburg region , the venture said .

neftekamsk , russia . 2nd dec , 2014 . sollers director general vadim shvetsov ( r ) and prime minister dmitry medvedev visit ford sollers – naberezhnye chelny plant . credit : dmitry astakhov / russian government ' s press service / tass / alamy live news

" we confirm that we will reduce our workforce in the saint petersburg plant by about 700 positions , " a spokeswoman for ford - sollers told afp on wednesday .

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ford sollers just opened a usd 275 million engine plant in elabuga , which will help make its russian - produced vehicles less dependent on imported components and currency volatility . ford sollers aims to increase the local content of its vehicles to 60 % by 2020 to qualify for lower import duties on car components . its new engine plant in elabuga aims to produce up to 105 , 000 engines a year , with the possibility of expanding production up to 200 , 000 units , ford sollers said in a statement .

in 2002 vsevolozhsk plant ford became the first producer in russia of the full cycle that is belonged and controlled by international car company . it was produced more than a half of million of ford focus and ford mondeo cars for the recent ten years .

neftekamsk , russia . 2nd dec , 2014 . republic of tatarstan rustam minnikhanov , prime minister dmitry medvedev , sollers director general vadim shvetsov , deputy prime minister arkady dvorkovich , ford sollers president and director general ted cannis and minister of industry and trade , denis manturov ( l - r ) attend the inauguration ceremony for ford sollers – naberezhnye chelny plant . credit : dmitry astakhov / russian government ' s press service / tass / alamy live news

from october of 2011 vsevolozhsk plant became the part of joint enterprise ford sollers holding . two other plants , which are also in the joint venture , locate in tatarstan republic .

current products : transit , ford kuga , explorer , s - max and galaxy .

the ford sollers plant in vsevolozhsk , leningrad region , started its operations in july of 2002 . the vsevolozhsk facility was the first foreign - owned vehicle manufacturing plant in russia today . it builds ford focus vehicles with all body styles and the 4 - door ford mondeo . the technological process includes welding , painting , final assembly , and quality control .

before joining ford sollers in 2011 , adil shirinov was deputy general director and commercial director of sollers and was responsible for managing all commercial negotiations with partners . prior to that he served as general director of all business units in tatarstan , including elabuga and naberezhnie chelny plants .

ford sollers is a russian company fully integrated into russian economy . today , it has 7 localized models and a lineup of special commercial vehicles and operates 4 plants and full - scale r & d ; centers that are engaged in adaptation and localization of ford vehicles .

the original order of the material has mostly been retained . the items are generally divided between personal and theater - related matter . additional photographs of the ford , sollers , and pue families and ford’s theaters are available on a cd included in the collection’s reference file .

steve armstrong , group vice president and president , europe , middle east and africa , ford motor company , said : " i am looking forward to working with adil in his new role as the ceo of ford sollers . adil has been with the jv since its formation and his leadership role in adapting the ford business to the local needs and regulations has been crucial . he is a well - known and much respected figure in the russian automotive industry , and his expertise will enable the ford sollers business to strengthen further its position and to achieve its full potential . adil ' s appointment also is another confirmation of ford ' s strong commitment to russia , joint venture with sollers and expression of trust in local management team " .

photographic copies of carte de visites of ford’s theatre ( washington , d . c . )

ford sollers completed all of its main projects with a total amount of investments of $ 1 . 5 billion , including the launch of production of five new ford models , a new engine plant with investments totaling $ 275 million , and the next stage of localization with 300 localized components .

ford motor company of canada posted its best ever month for suv sales in june , a testament to the strength of the ford suv lineup , which achieved top - selling status in 2017 . sales were driven by the best month since launch for the first - ever ford . . .

photographs of john t . ford’s house ( 1536 n . gilmor street baltimore , md . )

formed in late 2011 and headquartered in the moscow region of khimki , the ford sollers venture has production facilities near st petersburg and in tatarstan and produces eight models in total in russia including several suvs .

kazakhstan will be the first export market for the company . the project will enable ford sollers to gain access to the new market and will help the company to more efficiently use production capacity in russia .

neftekamsk , russia . 2nd dec , 2014 . sollers director general vadim shvetsov , prime minister dmitry medvedev and president of the republic of tatarstan rustam minnikhanov ( l - r ) visit ford sollers – naberezhnye chelny plant . credit : dmitry astakhov / russian government ' s press service / tass / alamy live news

vadim shvetsov ceo , sollers ojsc said : " ford sollers has accomplished all of its key projects under adil shirinov ' s successful work as the coo . thanks to his efforts and expertise ford sollers now has a full - range of localized products in russia , and also is fully compliant with the d166 . adil is the perfect fit for the current business , and i would like to congratulate him on his appointment which is not only important for our companies , but for the russian auto industry as a whole . "

“the new elabuga engine plant shows that our business plans are on track , and that ford sollers is becoming an increasingly important contributor to the russian automotive industry , ” mark ovenden , president and ceo , said .

the facility will produce three types of the 1 . 6 - litre duratec engine for ford vehicles manufactured in russia . over 30 % of ford vehicles produced in the country will now use engines built in russia itself . moreover , right from the beginning of the production process , these engines will utilize components sourced from russian suppliers and made using local raw materials . this is in keeping with ford sollers ' localization strategy .

admission for box seats at the holliday st . theatre ( baltimore , md . ) , signed by edwin ford

ford motor company announced that ziad ojakli , group vice president , government and community relations , has elected to leave the company effective 15 july . since joining the company in 2004 , ojakli has overseen ford’s global government . . .

the move comes as the ford - sollers venture recorded a 2014 net loss of 5 . 5 billion rubles ( $ 107 million ) , hit by a slump in sales because of a drop in the rouble and a downturn in the economy .

may , 2013 — ford sollers is accelerates its plan to expand in the russian market by announcing it is building a $ 274 million ( 10 billion russian roubles ) engine plant in elabuga in tatarstan . first engines will be built in 2015 ;

ford said it was taking control through the acquisition of preferred shares in the venture and would provide additional funding for the business .

september , 2013 — ford sollers receives a special award “for success in the development of the russian market . ” the award was announced at the “best commercial vehicle of the year in russia” awards ceremony in moscow , which took place during the comtrans 2013 commercial vehicle show ;

in his speech william ford also said : " ford is a family business and as a family business we are looking at all of our relationships on a long term basis . and when we look for a partner and choose a partner , we try to estimate the value of this relationship . and i am confident that we have found a good partner in russia in the form of " ford sollers yelabuga " . and i am also sure that in the near future , russia will be the center of the european automotive market . "

ford motor began production of the ranger raptor in thailand at the beginning of july , with local deliveries set to start in august .

april , 2016 — within the iv annual national program “the best social projects” ford sollers company was awarded in the prestigious category “corporate projects” for implementation of the driving skills for life academy in russia . official website of the program : urltoken . link to the group in вконтакте : urltoken

ford sollers kicked off production today at its elabuga , tatarstan engine plant , the first plant of its kind to be built in russia under a foreign name brand . the plant , which was funded to the tune of $ 275 million , will produce three different version of the 1 . 6 - liter duratec engine that will power ford vehicles built and sold in russia , including the fiesta , focus , and ecosport .

the collection contains personal items of john t . ford and his theater business , as well as material related to his descendants and family friends . photographs of ford’s home in baltimore are included , along with carte de visites of john wilkes booth , owned by ford’s daughters , lizzie and martha . also among the theater items is an admission ticket for box seats at the holliday st . theatre , handwritten by edwin , ford’s brother . the pue manuscript recalls the life of a confederate veteran and his life in maryland before and after the civil war .

) , is creating a new research and development centre in russia to adapt ford vehicles for the local market , the company said on thursday .

sollers said its stake was worth no less an estimated $ 135 million . the companies did not disclose the financial details of the transaction in preferred shares .

vladivostok , russia . 2nd sep , 2016 . russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov ( l ) and sollers general director vadim shvetsov talk ahead of a ceremony to mark production of the 100 , 000th car at the mazda sollers manufacturing rus factory . credit : sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

vladivostok , russia . 2nd sep , 2016 . russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov ( l ) and sollers general director vadim shvetsov talk ahead of the ceremony to mark production of the 100 , 000th car at the mazda sollers manufacturing rus factory . credit : sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

overall ford motor company china sales totalled 62 , 057 vehicles in june , a 38 % decline year over year . in the first half of 2018 , ford motor company china sold 400 , 443 vehicles in china , a 25 % decline year over year . monthly sales of lincoln reached . . .

in his welcoming speech , ted cannis , the president of ford sollers , stated : " this is another important event in the history of ford sollers . we are very excited that we brought this beautiful car to russia and now even produce it here . it ' s a great car that is done by the hands of this wonderful team . each time we arrive at the factory we see more and more progress , and what a great job everyone is doing . we still have a lot of things to do and a lot of things to learn , but we will do it , because we have a great team ! "

vladivostok , russia . 2nd sep , 2016 . russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov ( c ) and sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( r ) talk ahead of a ceremony to mark production of the 100 , 000th car at the mazda sollers manufacturing rus factory . credit : sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

ford motor company’s june us sales totalled 230 , 635 vehicles - a 1 . 2 % increase ; first - half 2018 sales are down 1 . 8 % , with 1 , 277 , 691 vehicles sold . “as leaders in truck and suv sales , the ford brand had an incredible first half with . . .

the 42 , 600 - square - meter plant is roughly the size of six football fields and located in the “alabuga” economic zone of elabuga adjacent to one of ford sollers’ three domestic assembly plants . its stated annual production capacity is 105 , 000 engines at present , with the potential to expand up to 200 , 000 engines a year .

ford ' s russian joint venture says it plans to cut a third of its staff at its factory outside the northwestern city of saint petersburg due to falling sales .

after the speech a video broadcast about the production process and the new ford kuga suv model were presented to the guests and employees . the guests of honor signed the hood of the new car and concluded the ceremony with a photo session . before the end of this year , ford plans to hire another 500 people for their tatarstan plan

the great - grandson of henry ford , william clay ford junior , warmly thanked all the partners and employees for their contribution to the common business and the presentation of the new car in the russian ford family : " i would like to say a sincere thanks to all our employees . i always believed that employees , who work in our company , are extended parts of one big single family , the ford family . and the key to success in our future is in your hands . i would like to say a huge thank you to each of you for what you have done . i would like to wish you good luck in what you are going to do . "

unlike gm , ford has decided to hang on to its russian operations and sees good long - term growth potential , in spite of the russian economic recession and collapse of the currency . ford also maintains that it has got its russian operations into breakeven territory this year , helped by a stabilised russian car market that is now starting to expand again .

vladivostok , russia . 2nd sep , 2016 . russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov , senior managing executive officer at mazda motor corporation yuji nakamine , and sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( l - r ) attend a ceremony to mark production of the 100 , 000th car at the mazda sollers manufacturing rus factory . credit : sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

vladivostok , russia . 2nd sep , 2016 . sollers general director vadim shvetsov , senior managing executive officer at mazda motor corporation yuji nakamine , and russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov ( l - r ) attend a ceremony to mark production of the 100 , 000th car at the mazda sollers manufacturing rus factory . credit : sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

vladivostok , russia . 2nd sep , 2016 . senior managing executive officer at mazda motor corporation yuji nakamine , russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov , and sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( l - r ) attend a ceremony to mark production of the 100 , 000th car at the mazda sollers manufacturing rus factory . credit : sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

sales of ford cars fell 73 percent to 1 , 848 in march , to be down 71 percent in the first quarter compared to a year ago , according to the figures from the aeb .

sollers said earlier on friday that losses at the joint venture resulted in a 2014 net loss of 3 . 7 billion rubles ( $ 72 million ) compared with a net profit of 3 . 6 billion in 2013 .

the new ford transit connect van now delivers even more attractive running costs for commercial vehicle users , with advanced new diesel engine , petrol engine and transmission options that optimise fuel efficiency and co2 emissions by up to . . .

vladivostok , russia . 6th sep , 2017 . sollers general director vadim shvetsov attends a russian state council presidium meeting on the sidelines of the 2017 eastern economic forum at far eastern federal university on russky island . credit : vladimir smirnov / tass / alamy live news

ford said it had consolidated the joint venture for financial reporting purposes effective march 31 , 2015 when the changes were agreed . it said there would be no impact on its first - quarter earnings or full - year guidance for its european operations .

" the rapid and significant depreciation of the ruble , falling industry sales , and a consumer shift away from compact cars , where the ford brand is a leader in russia , are the main factors driving the actions , " the statement said .

ford announced the delivery of updated ecosport crossover in all official dealerships in russia . the restyled car differs from its predecessor in a modified grille , head lights made in a style of mustang sports car , as well as new rear lights . . .

“we are excited to launch our brand new engine production today . this is an advanced technology facility which brings ford best practices and competences to russia , and will help us to further strengthen our position in the country by offering localized products , specially - tailored for russian customers , ” said ovenden .

moscow , russia . 19th dec , 2016 . magnitogorsk iron and steel works chairman of the board viktor rashnikov ( l ) and sollers general director vadim shvetsov ahead of a meeting of russia ' s president vladimir putin with russian business community representatives , at the moscow kremlin . © sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

arthur b . pue fought in the civil war as a confederate soldier . after the war’s end , he enlisted in the united states army . pue befriended sollers’ father while living in a soldiers’ home in pikesville ( md . ) . a prolific storyteller , he decided to record his life story before his death in 1926 .

st petersburg , russia . 24th may , 2018 . st petersburg , russia - may 24 , 2018 : sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( c ) at the 2018 st petersburg international economic forum at the expoforum convention and exhibition centre . vladimir smirnov / tass host photo agency credit : itar - tass news agency / alamy live news

yekaterinburg , russia . 10th july , 2017 . sollers director general vadim shvetsov attends a russian - japanese industrial forum meeting titled ' optimizing cooperation in trade and industry ' as part of innoprom 2017 , an international industrial trade fair , at the yekaterinburg expo international exhibition centre . credit : itar - tass photo agency / alamy live news

vladivostok , russia . 6th sep , 2017 . rosneft president igor sechin ( l ) and sollers director general vadim shvetsov ( r ) before a meeting of the russian state council presidium on the sidelines of the 2017 eastern economic forum at far eastern federal university ( fefu ) on russky island . credit : sergei bobylev / tass / alamy live news

moscow , russia . 19th dec , 2016 . sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( l ) and vladimir lisin , chairman of the board of directors at novolipetsk steel ( nlmk ) , talking ahead of a meeting of russia ' s president vladimir putin with russian business community representatives , at the moscow kremlin . © sergei savostyanov / tass / alamy live news

the engine plant is located near one of ford ' s vehicle assembly facilities in the " alabuga " special economic zone . over $ 275 million was invested for this engine plant , which can produce 105 , 000 units annually at present . moreover , it has the provisions to expand capacity to 200 , 000 engines per annum .

vladivostok , russia . 3rd sep , 2016 . sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( c ) and rzd russian railways president oleg belozerov ( r ) seen ahead of a plenary session titled ' opening up the russian far east ' as part of the 2016 eastern economic forum at far eastern federal university on russky island . © vladimir smirnov / tass / alamy live news

yekaterinburg , russia . 10th july , 2017 . russia ' s president vladimir putin , sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( l - r front ) and russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov ( l background ) attend the 2017 innoprom international industrial fair at the yekaterinburg - expo exhibition & convention centre . credit : itar - tass photo agency / alamy live news

sochi , russia . 30th sep , 2016 . director general of sollers and uaz vadim shvetsov , russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov , finance minister anton siluanov , and an unidentified man ( l - r ) at a reception hosted by the prime minister of russia at the 15th sochi international investment forum . credit : artyom geodakyan / tass / alamy live news

ford currently carries a zacks rank # 2 ( buy ) . other well - ranked automobile stocks include carmax inc . kmx , u . s . auto parts network , inc . prts and toyota motor corporation tm . while toyota sports a zacks rank # 1 ( strong buy ) , both carmax and u . s . auto parts carry a zacks rank # 2 .

yekaterinburg , russia . 10th july , 2017 . russia ' s industry and trade minister denis manturov , russia ' s president vladimir putin , sollers general director vadim shvetsov ( l - r front ) and sverdlovsk region acting governor yevgeny kuivashev ( c background ) attend the 2017 innoprom international industrial fair at the yekaterinburg - expo exhibition & convention centre . credit : itar - tass photo agency / alamy live news

sochi , russia . 30th sep , 2016 . alexander shokhin ( l ) , president of the russian union of industrialists and entrepreneurs ( rspp ) , and sollers general director vadim shvetsov attend a meeting of russia ' s prime minister dmitry medvedev with representatives of russian business communities as part of the 2016 sochi international investment forum at the radisson blu resort & congress centre . © artyom geodakyan / tass / alamy live news

st petersburg , russia . 3rd june , 2017 . sollers general director vadim shvetsov at a panel session titled ' new opportunities in the transformation of the global automotive market ' at a panel session titled ' the meetings industry as a driver of economic development ' as part of 2017 st petersburg international economic forum ( spief 2017 ) at the expoforum convention and exhibition centre . credit : valery matytsin / tass / alamy live news

st petersburg , russia . 3rd june , 2017 . rostelecom president mikhail oseyevsky ( l ) and sollers general director vadim shvetsov at a panel session titled ' new opportunities in the transformation of the global automotive market ' at a panel session titled ' the meetings industry as a driver of economic development ' as part of 2017 st petersburg international economic forum ( spief 2017 ) at the expoforum convention and exhibition centre . credit : valery matytsin / tass / alamy live news

provide more fundamental knowledge to the employees . without simple cross - departments understanding of the rules / procedures / r & rs it brings a lot of misalignment and time - loses for the teamwork . following of the procedures is a must in such a huge system , but people hardly following what they do not understand on the fundamental level . straight uncontrolled application of the best ford experiences & practices is not working at all in russia .

st petersburg , russia - may 25 , 2018 : the director general of sollers , vadim shvetsov ( l standing ) , the president of the japan association for trade with russia & new independent states ( rotobo ) , chairman of the board at kawasaki heavy industries , shigeru murayama ( 4th r ) , japan ' s prime minister shinzo abe ( 3rd r ) , russia ' s president vladimir putin ( 2nd r ) , the president of the all - russian public organisation business russia ( delovaya rossiya ) , alexei repik ( r ) at the ' russia - japan ' session on day 2 of the 22nd st petersburg international economic forum at the expoforum exhibition centre . se

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car sales in russia fell sharply last year as demand faltered after western sanctions over moscow’s role in the ukraine crisis and lower oil prices caused rouble weakness .

russia’s car sales decline has continued this year , with march sales down 42 . 5 percent , according to the association of european businesses ( aeb ) , which expects the market to fall by around 24 percent in 2015 .

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volkswagen group china has signed a memorandum of understanding with anhui jianghuai automobile group ( jac ) and seat .

tesla is in dispute with the normally electric car - friendly norwegian government over setting up a mobile service van operation .

tesla raised prices on its model x and s cars by over us $ 20 , 000 in china , according to media reports .

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) and fiat fia . mi have invested heavily in production operations in russia , betting that the market will grow as people look to update old models .

however , russian car sales have fallen for six months in a row as russia’s $ 2 trillion economy has faltered . lobby group the association of european businesses ( aeb ) recently cut its sales forecast for the full year to 2 . 8 million vehicles , a fall of 5 percent .

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after years of growth in excess of 10 % , russian car sales collapsed in 2014 as the economy shrank and the ruble weakened , due to lower crude oil prices and western sanctions over russia’s ukrainian policy .

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rolf summed up results of its work for 2017 in accordance with international financial reporting standards ( ifrs ) . last year the holding ' s revenue amounted to 180 . 153 billion rubles , which is a 20 . 6 % increase on 2016 .

the database of vehicle type approval included a new certificate for lada 4x4 suv . now avtovaz allows filling 1 . 7 - liter petrol engine with ai - 92 . previously the plant did not allow filling the engine with the fuel below ai - 95 .

produced 121 . 3 thousand cars , which was a 7 % rise on the result of 2016 . so , in the first half of 2017 the plant produced 113 . 7 thousand cars , in 2016 - 96 . 7 thousand units .

the model is based on the new scalable tnga architecture . in russia the engine range includes 1 . 2 - liter petrol unit capacity of 115 hp , which can work in combination with six - speed manual gear box and cvt . . .

by september the working group of the national technology initiative «autonet» will form the requirements for universities to the future professions in the automotive industry . according to the roadmap , educational programs for training new specialists will be launched in early 2020 . for their implementation the working group of nti «autonet» will unite the leading technological universities .

renault started road tests of the new crossover , which will be presented in august 2018 at the moscow motor show and will be sold in russia .

according to preliminary data , the crossover will be based on the renault kaptur platform , which , in its turn , is built on duster chassis . . .

in january - may 2018 the russian new car market grew by 19 % to 615 . 6 thousand units . according to russian automotive market research , the mass segment cars accounted for two - thirds of the market , as over five months of 2017 .

gm - avtovaz decided to raise prices for chevrolet niva suv . the new price list will come into force on july 1 . the change in the cost will cover all car versions . the company explained this measure by external factors , which resulted in the rise in the components cost .

became a partner of nissan brand in the capital . one of the largest holdings of the country and the russian representation of the brand signed a dealership agreement , under which a new center «nissan klyuchavto lyubertsy» was opened .

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the plant in vsevolozhsk on the outskirts of russia ' s second largest city employs around 2 , 000 people assembling cars and commercial vehicles .

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the announcement came after russia ' s main carmaker , avtovaz , which makes lada cars , announced in january that it was cutting 10 per cent of its workforce this year , or around 7 , 500 jobs .

after years of spectacular growth , the russian car market - which is the second largest in europe after germany ' s - contracted sharply in 2013 .

russia ' s car sales fell 5 . 5 per cent due to the economic slowdown , according to figures from the association of european businesses .

russian carmakers are pessimistic , with several predicting that car sales will fall around 1 . 6 per cent this year as the overall economy stagnates .

igor temchenko , the leader of a trade union at the vsevolozhsk factory , told afp that the workers " intend to protest " , without giving any details .

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republic took the first place in the nomination «the minimum economic risks» of xviii rating of investment attractiveness of regions , prepared by «expert ra» rating agency .

tatarstan entered to the top ten of the russian federation’s regions , who took the leading positions in the ranking on the overall level of investment risk . tatarstan took the seventh place . in the first place located leningrad region , second and the third place is given for belgorod and lipetsk regions .

the third place is reserved for tatarstan as a region with a high level of creating highly productive jobs . in the first and second places of the rating located moscow and st . petersburg .

this year , «expert ra» agency noted not only the regions , but also the companies promoting and improving their investment climate . the largest growth of sme lending in the 9 months of 2013 had tatarstan jsc «aikb «tatfondbank» . diploma «for the active development of sme lending for 9 months of 2013» awarded jsc «intechbank» .

the parties discussed the progress of the project , its financing and the development of engineering infrastructure .

in tatarstan investment development agency held a meeting with representatives of «vis» construction companies on creating infrastructure of kazan smart city . «vis» delegation headed by board of directors deputy chairman rashid aytuganov included advisor to the board of directors deputy chairman ramil galeev , advisor to the board of directors chairman dmitry chekeshev .

the meeting was attended by tatarstan investment development agency chief executive linar yakupov , chief executive first deputy robert galiullin , head of public private partnership department sergey golovin and tatarstan development corporation ceo bulat gayanov .

tatarstan holds the first place among the regions of russian federation with the best socio - economic development .

this ranking was announced by the minister of regional development of russia igor slyunyayev at the meeting chaired by dmitry medvedev . at the meeting evaluated the effectiveness of executive authorities of the russian federation in 2012 and the distribution of grants in the form of intergovernmental transfers .

as igor slyunyaev noted , there is identified 20 federal regions with the best socio - economic development . these include the republic of tatarstan , belgorod , voronezh , krasnodar and kaluga regions .

the assessment was made by a number of indicators : lifetime , the volume of investment in fixed assets ( excluding the budget ) ; turnover of goods ( services ) produced by small enterprises , including micro - enterprises ; the amount of tax and non - tax revenues of the consolidated budget of the russian federation and the unemployment rate . among the indicators are also graduates of state ( municipal ) educational institutions , not passed the state examination , the proportion of children without parental care and others .

within two days to the representatives of altai main department of economy and investment and cau «altai public - private partnership and investments» was presented the republic’s investment experience , issues of interaction between government and business , as well as investment projects and industrial sites of the region .

in tatarstan investment development agency ( tida ) delegation met with tida first deputy chief executive robert galiullin , heads of investment projects monitoring and support , development of public - private partnership ( ppp ) departments , as well as tatarstan development corporation deputy ceo jawdat akhmanov .


smart , connected products are products , assets and other things embedded with processors , sensors , software and connectivity that allow data to be exchanged between the product and its environment , manufacturer , operator/user , and other products and systems .

connectivity also enables some capabilities of the product to exist outside the physical device , in what is known as the product cloud .

the data collected from these products can be then analyzed to inform decision-making , enable operational efficiencies and continuously improve the performance of the product .

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smart , connected products <EOT> this full course replaces the following two courses previously offered : the business of smart connected products ( 1945 ) and field course : the business of smart connected products ( 6194 ) .

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in the november cover story of harvard business review , how smart , connected products are transforming competition , authors jim heppelmann , president and ceo of ptc , and professor michael porter of the harvard business school , examine how smart , connected products are shifting competition in many industries , especially manufacturing .

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by the end of the decade , it ' s estimated that there will be 50 billion products connected to the internet of things .

“these new types of products alter industry structure and the nature of competition , exposing companies to new competitive opportunities and threats . they are reshaping industry boundaries and creating entirely new industries . in many companies , smart , connected products will force the fundamental question ,

belkin international manufactures consumer electronics for the smart home , as well as safe drinking water delivery systems , wireless networking products , charging and power products , and accessories for smartphones and tablets .

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whether you’re a homeowner looking for the best products to start building your connected life , or a business leader looking to take your company to the next level — this is the place to begin . we’ve collected the best and most popular options the iot has to offer , from smart home devices to enterprise platforms to the software and tools you need to build your own smart , connected products .

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porter , michael e . , and james e . heppelmann . " how smart , connected products are transforming competition . " harvard business review 92 , no . 11 ( november 2014 ) : 64–88 .

an equally optimistic view was expressed in another excellent article , - how smart connected products are transforming competition , - published in the november issue of the harvard business review by michael porter and james heppelmann .

but in his most recent work , porter himself has shown the cracks in this model of industry definition . in how smart , connected products are transforming competition , he discusses the transformational power of smart , connected technologies when applied to product businesses . he describes how companies can evolve from making products , to offering more complex , higher - value offerings within a “system of systems” . for example , you might sell a tractor today . but once that tractor is smart and connected to the cloud , your products and services will become part of a highly interconnected agricultural management solution . take this example of a smart , connected home bar product . is it in the consumer electronics industry ? the liquor industry ? the home entertainment industry ? all of the above ?

grid connect manufacturers wireless networking products . they also have their own cloud platform integration services and a smart home product line called connectsense .

barcelona - smart cities : the spanish city is one of the foremost smart cities in the world after it implemented several iot initiatives that have helped enhance smart parking and the environment .

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information technology is revolutionizing products . once composed solely of mechanical and electrical parts , products have become complex systems that combine hardware , sensors , data storage , microprocessors , software , and connectivity in myriad ways . these " smart , connected products " —made possible by vast improvements in processing power and device miniaturization and by the network benefits of ubiquitous wireless connectivity—have unleashed a new era of competition .

the internet of things contains an enormous variety of sensors and connected smart objects that are making the web wiser . learn what it means for the future .

we live in a smart connected world . the number of devices connected to the internet recently surpassed the total number of humans on the planet . according to industry reports , we ' re accelerating on our way to an " internet of things " that will include as many as 50 billion connected products by the end of the decade . in this new world all manner of sensors , tags , and controls will become a part of both the manufacturing process as well as the smart products that such manufacturers produce . this transformation is taking shape across all manufacturing sectors .

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prof . michael e . porter and ptc ceo jim heppelmann introduce their november 2014 harvard business review article on the impact of smart , connected products and the internet of things ( iot ) on strategy and competition . read the article now at urltoken .

ivee sleek may look like just another alarm clock , but it also functions as a voice - activated interface that lets you talk to the nest smart home thermostat , the staples connected home and smartthings smart home monitoring and control systems .

however , the creation of smart connected products is not easy . to capitalize on this opportunity , manufacturers must assess their company’s strategy as it relates to everything from product design to sourcing , production , sales , and service . manufacturers must be able to securely collect and respond to data from customers , suppliers , and now the products themselves .

there are now more devices connected to the internet than the total number of people on earth .

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the first two it waves helped companies become significantly more productive by reengineering their operations , but their products were largely unaffected . this is now changing with the emergence of cloud computing , internet of things ( iot ) , big data and other major innovations whose combined impact is driving this third it wave and the ensuing new era of smart connected products .

smart home : the smart home is likely the most popular iot application at the moment because it is the one that is most affordable and readily available to consumers . from the amazon echo to the nest thermostat , there are hundreds of products on the market that users can control with their voices to make their lives more connected than ever .

once smart , connected products take hold , the idea of an industry as being defined by the product alone ceases to have meaning . what sense does it make to talk about a “tractor industry” if tractors are just one piece of an integrated system of products , services , software , and data designed to help farmers increase crop yields ? what porter has shown is that in a smart , connected future , industries are defined not by products , but by “jobs to be done” ( somewhere clayton christensen is chuckling ) . saying , “i’m in the crop yield management industry , ” will make a lot more sense than “i’m in the tractor industry . ”

more complex systems mean more types of attack entry points . indeed every smart device is a potential entry point to an organisational network for malicious cyber criminals – which means that every smart device needs the same sophisticated cyber security typically applied to desktops and laptops , yet many embedded devices can not support run - time security solutions . and with thousands of smart connected products manufactured each week , the attack surface is constantly expanding . but with limited processing power available to some simpler smart devices , how can this be achieved ?

companies have to decide how to best incorporate smart connected capabilities into their various products and services , as well as what role they wants to play in the emerging ecosystems and value chains . according to porter and heppelmann , every company now faces 10 major strategic choices in 3 main areas :

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revolv wants to be the unifying smart hub for monitoring and controlling every smart device in your home , regardless of brand , type of product or communications protocol used .

“smart , connected products are changing how value is created for customers , how companies compete , and the boundaries of competition itself , ” says the article in its concluding section . “these shifts will affect virtually every industry , directly or indirectly . but smart , connected products will have a broader impact even than this . they will affect the trajectory of the overall economy , giving rise to the next era of it - driven productivity growth for companies , their customers , and the global economy at a time when the impact of earlier waves of it has largely played itself out and productivity growth has slowed down . ”

we generally think of products as physical entities , - e . g . , clothes , light bulbs , appliances , cars , - some quite simple and some much more complex , built using sophisticated mechanical and / or electrical components . the article introduces a whole new class of smart connected products - “complex systems that combine hardware , sensors , data storage , microprocessors , software , and connectivity in myriad ways . ”

better connected machines open the door to enhanced customer support and digitization - driven business growth , making vital production data available . connected machines improve overall machine productivity and efficiency by cutting downtime for corrective actions by up to 50 % .

the internet of things is changing simple homes into smart homes , where everything from your lights to your locks can be controlled from your smartphone . here are products that can help you get started .

connected conservation will help our children enjoy the wildlife we have enjoyed and ensure it is not destroyed for future generations .

but all this comes at a potential cost . device manufacturers previously just had to specialise in hardware production – now they also need expertise in software development , and particularly in cyber security . smart , connected products share some familiar vulnerabilities with it in general and internet security more specifically . however , these products have major new points of vulnerability , they lack common defence mechanisms , and the impact of intrusions can be more severe .

lowe ' s iris smart home monitoring and control system supports a wide range of smart devices and appliances , from home security sensors to a smart sprinkler system that monitors water usage . the home improvement retailer offers a safe and secure startup kit ( $ 149 ) that includes a hub , motion and contact sensors and a keypad ; a comfort and control kit ( $ 249 ) that includes a smart thermostat and smart plug ; and a smart kit ( $ 299 ) that includes all of the above plus a wi - fi range extender .

this new class of products is reshaping and expanding industry boundaries , as competition shifts from individual physical products to increasingly comprehensive systems that encompass a number of related products and services . the article illustrates this shifting industry boundaries using a farm tractor as an example , as it evolves from a classic machine to a component in a farm management system .

in short , the internet of things refers to the rapidly growing network of connected objects that are able to collect and exchange data using embedded sensors . thermostats , cars , lights , refrigerators , and more appliances can all be connected to the iot .

sensors and sensibility by frances berriman documenting the process of turning her home into a smart home .

a spokesperson said it plans to offer smart plugs , dimmers and other sensors later this year .

the smartthings smart home automation system includes a communications hub compatible with the popular zigbee and z - wave protocols as well as ip - accessible devices ; supports a wide range of smart devices , from smart appliances to sonos sound systems ; and lets you manage everything from your smartphone app .

what can internet of things products bring to your home ? here are the features offered by 14 of the . . .

the unit also can stream weather reports and other information from the internet . interactive voice also has announced plans to directly support several brands of smart locks and lighting products as well as the iris and icontrol smart home automation systems . the sleek is currently sold out on the ivee website , but can be found on amazon .

most iot smart devices aren’t in your home or phone—they are in factories , businesses , and healthcare .

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almond’s new drink brand “fact” is digitized on the evrythng platform to meet consumer’s growing thirst for knowledge about the products they’re buying .

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someday soon , connected robots will have the ability to learn from each other and work in teams to increase efficiency and solve scientific problems .

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almond + is a wireless router / range extender that also serves as a smart home monitoring and control system that supports smart devices and appliances using the zigbee , z - wave and wi - fi communications protocols .

want to know what ' s hot in the iot marketplace ? here are a few of the most popular products in any category .

for discrete manufacturers , the implications are huge . historically , they have lost control of their product once it leaves the factory . with smart connected products , manufacturers can now experience true closed - loop , product lifecycle management where they can track , manage and control product information at any phase of its lifecycle at any time and any place in the world . this will allow manufacturers to :

thingworx is the only platform that offers all of the capabilities needed to build and extract value from smart , connected operations . with rapid development tools and support for on - premise or cloud deployments—thingworx is the best iot choice for companies serious about industrial innovation .

choosing the right industrial iot platform delivers competitive advantage to transform your business . connect your products . optimize your operations . revolutionize your services .

the oem partner program aims to help you manage and expand your business with our solutions , products , and training , right at your fingertips .

the office supply retailer offers its own staples - branded home automation system that includes a smart hub and mobile app .

the iot has a lot to offer businesses , both for tech firms looking to get in on the actions and for the numerous industries that are being transformed by the injection of smart , connected technology into manufacturing processes , supply chains , customer engagement , performance tracking and other areas . today ' s companies need to take full advantage of iot devices , platforms and tools to build business models that will thrive in a more connected world .

through its smart networking with the infrastructure , the active parking - lot management guides drivers directly to the available parking spaces .

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a rich and expanding ecosystem of software , sensors , connectivity and processors is enabling manufacturers of previously isolated and ‘analogue’ devices to develop exciting new functionality . products or ‘things’ from simple sensors to highly complex , bespoke machinery can now be connected to cloud systems and the wider internet , sharing information and consequently driving efficiencies and enhancements .

use the irobot home app to schedule , start , pause , or cancel cleaning cycles from anywhere at any time . compatible with wi‑fi ® connected roomba ® vacuuming robots .

iot value - add is composed of the combination of mature iot , which is already yielding benefits , and a high - growth emerging iot opportunity . it is derived from a combination of sector - specific technology ( such as connected , automated manufacturing systems ) , and more generic , widely used technology , such as the suite of " smart building " technologies , including light - emitting diode ( led ) lighting and smart hvac systems .

the world’s digital and physical infrastructures are essentially converging . it is now an integral part of the products themselves . “embedded sensors , processors , software , and connectivity in products ( in effect , computers are being put inside products ) , coupled with a product cloud in which product data is stored and analyzed and some applications are run , are driving dramatic improvements in product functionality and performance . massive amounts of new product - usage data enable many of those improvements . ” these improvements include :

many " entry - level " iot products fit smoothly into the patterns of daily life by simplifying routine tasks . finding your keys , unlocking your door , turning lights on and off — these and other habits can be automated with sensors and intelligent software . a truly smart home is full of products that know your preferences , anticipate your needs and respond dynamically to your behavior , so you can spend less time micromanaging your house and more time living in it .

the internet of things will fundamentally change the competitive landscape . products from appliances to cars to industrial equipment are rapidly evolving into smart , complex , software - enabled systems that connect with their makers , users , and each other to improve their performance and extend their functionality—sometimes far beyond their primary role .

due to the low cost of adding iot capability to consumer products , gartner expects that " ghost " devices with unused connectivity will be common . this will be a combination of products that have the capability built in but require software to " activate " it and products with iot functionality that customers do not actively leverage . in addition , enterprises will make extensive use of iot technology , and there will be a wide range of products sold into various markets , such as advanced medical devices ; factory automation sensors and applications in industrial robotics ; sensor motes for increased agricultural yield ; and automotive sensors and infrastructure integrity monitoring systems for diverse areas , such as road and railway transportation , water distribution and electrical transmission .

in other words , we are about to enter an incredibly powerful virtuous cycle of innovation . first , smart , connected technologies open up huge possibilities for new products , services and value - added offerings : a huge wave of innovation in and of itself . and then , as they do so , this transformation will change how we define industries so that even more innovation is unlocked through our change of perspective . the combination of these two forces will be truly transformative . it’s going to be a wild ride .

the new home appliances and smart home devices with connectivity functions open up completely new possibilities at home . it is possible to control and monitor all appliances and smart home devices ( also from partners ) remotely and conveniently from the smartphone or tablet . this makes the everyday life even easier .

device authority’s keyscaler™ platform allows manufacturers of smart devices to embed them with device authentication and data encryption technologies . unique patented dynamic device key generation ( ddkg ) technology combined with a cloud - based iot platform allows smart devices to be fully secured without relying on excessive in - device processing power .

whether we call it industry 4 . 0 or the industrial internet of things , the next industrial revolution is here … and it will be powered by smart machines

while honeywell offers its own line of home security cameras and sensors , it also supports smart devices from third parties , such as yale locks and lutron lighting .

strategy expert and harvard business school professor michael porter and ptc ceo jim heppelmann have strong views on how the internet of things is changing the competitive landscape . in this harvard business review webinar , porter and heppelmann describe this changing landscape and how companies need to rethink their businesses . they share a framework for developing strategy and achieving competitive advantage in a smart , connected world .

belkin also plans to support small appliances such as mr . coffee smart coffee makers and crock - pot slow cookers . and if you ' re handy with electronics , the wemo maker lets you turn any device that has a low - voltage dc switch or sensor into a smart wemo appliance you can remotely monitor and manage .

compatible on devices with amazon alexa and the google assistant . with amazon alexa or the google assistant , you have hands - free control to start , stop , or dock your wi‑fi ® connected roomba ® vacuuming robot .

we offer a suite of iot solutions that enables you to securely connect smart things , manage and analyze data , quickly create applications , and ultimately transform your business .

consumer product brands need to know their end consumers and scale their direct to consumer channel . amplify enables dynamically personalized product experiences to build trust & understanding , reward purchases , and make buying your products easier .

the connected building solution links together key building equipment inside commercial buildings . the software analyzes and interprets building data and transforms it into valuable information . it enables building owners and managers to remotely monitor and control their buildings along with infrastructure .

smart device manufacturers need to look to the cloud and implement iot security solutions that carry out process - heavy security tasks such as encryption and device authentication separately from the device itself .

bosch is transforming the cities of the future into vibrant , attractive , and sustainable places for people to be . these connected cities are interactive communities where everyday life is easy and efficient and people are in tune with each other and their city .

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we are iiot - ready . enabling the design of end - to - end open , connected and interoperable systems based on industry standards . ethernet and opc ua facilitates it / ot convergence , meaning machine builders reap benefits from web interfaces and cloud .

the “internet of things” is exploding . it is made up of billions of “smart” devices—from miniscule chips to mammoth machines—that use wireless technology to talk to each other ( and to us ) . our iot world is growing at a breathtaking pace , from 2 billion objects in 2006 to a projected 200 billion by 2020 . 1 that will be around 26 smart objects for every human being on earth !

the mobile app lets you monitor the status of lighting as well as remotely dim bulbs and turn them on and off . tcp offers one - touch pre - programmed settings ( " away , " " night " ) and lights can also be programmed to turn off , turn on or have their lighting levels adjusted at specific times of day . tcp currently only monitors and controls smart lighting , and it only supports its own brand of led lighting products .

connected heat generators allow more than just safe remote access for the operators : thanks to a gateway to customer service , the machine’s condition can be assessed remotely and malfunctions reduced or even prevented . operators can also access and control their systems remotely and conveniently evaluate system efficiency .

staples connect can monitor and control a select list of smart door locks , smoke alarms , thermostats , lighting , window shades and other devices from more than a dozen participating brands . it does not currently support any cloud security cameras or small appliances , however . staples also offers professional installation services if you don ' t want to try to get everything connected and working on your own . the connect home starter kit sells for $ 199 . 99 direct ( check amazon price ) .

connected car : these vehicles are equipped with internet access and can share that access with others , just like connecting to a wireless network in a home or office . more vehicles are starting to come equipped with this functionality , so prepare to see more apps included in future cars .

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the internet of things may be coming to the office - - but it ' s already in the home . these 14 products let you monitor and control everything from the thermostat on your wall to the crockpot on the kitchen counter - - right from your smartphone .

roomba ® vacuuming robots are powered by a full suite of smart sensors that automatically guide the robot around your home . the robot makes 60 decisions every second , navigating under furniture and around clutter to thoroughly clean your floors .

iadapt ® smart navigation and proprietary vslam ® technology help the robot seamlessly navigate around your home . the robot uses visual landmarks and a stored map to know where it ' s been and where it has yet to clean .

this maternally themed smart home suite includes a " mother " ( the hub ) and " cookies " ( wireless sensors ) that you attach to objects or people and then program to monitor and analyze movements , temperature and location .

powered by iadapt ® smart navigation , the robot uses advanced sensors and software to make 60 decisions every second . the robot moves seamlessly around obstacles , under furniture and along edges , adapting its path to clean your home more thoroughly .

as this occurs , companies have an urgent need to rethink nearly everything they do , from how they conceive , design , and source products , to how they manufacture , operate , and service them , to how they build and secure the it infrastructure and manage the vast amount of associated data .

" by 2020 , component costs will have come down to the point that connectivity will become a standard feature , even for processors costing less than $ 1 . this opens up the possibility of connecting just about anything , from the very simple to the very complex , to offer remote control , monitoring and sensing , " said mr . middleton . " the fact is , that today , many categories of connected things in 2020 don ' t yet exist . as product designers dream up ways to exploit the inherent connectivity that will be offered in intelligent products , we expect the variety of devices offered to explode . "

smart cities : the iot has the potential to transform entire cities by solving real problems citizens face each day . with the proper connections and data , the internet of things can solve traffic congestion issues and reduce noise , crime , and pollution .

tcp ' s home lighting automation system includes a gateway device that plugs into your home router , wireless remote control , mobile app and two smart led bulbs , and it can support up to 250 lamps and control them individually or as a group .

brand - new buildings let owners and occupants “monitor , manage , and maintain all aspects of the building that impact operations , energy , and comfort , ” according to the smart buildings institute , which has certified buildings in saudi arabia and san salvador . 3

why do these semantics matter ? two reasons . the first is that this change of perspective ( from product to “job to be done” for defining industries ) helps crystallize the transformative power of smart , connected products . they aren’t just cool gizmos . if they will even change the way we define industries , then what won’t they impact ? to understand this transformative power more deeply , read porter’s article in full . it’s a must read . the second reason this change of perspective is important , is that approaching your business from a “job to be done” perspective is more likely to inspire you to innovate . “no one buys drill bits . they buy holes , ” go the familiar saying . if you think of yourself as a hole company ( the job to be done ) , you are going to be a lot more open to new ideas than if you think of yourself as a drill bit ( product ) company .

3 accel / exchange , august . com , assaabloy . com , cern , extremetech . com , idc ( shane rau , program director of computing , networking , and storage semiconductors ) , intel , linear . com , national geographic , smart buildings institute .

generally , industries are defined by what the organizations within them produce ( e . g . automobiles , pet products , small appliances ) . one reason we define industries this way is because it’s simple . but it’s also the result of some of the most influential business thinking ever produced . in his seminal 1979 hbr article , how competitive forces that shape strategy , michael porter introduced the concept of “the five forces” that define industries and their attractiveness . these forces — substitute products , buyer power , etc . — are based on defining and industry by the product it produces . thus , this idea has been further ingrained in our thinking ever since .

although the branding is unmistakably ralph lauren—there’s a giant yellow polo logo on the front–the tech within each shirt was developed by omsignal . the shirt is a two - piece affair : conductive threads woven into the shirt , and a small snap - on module that weighs less than 1 . 5 ounces and relays information to a bluetooth - connected iphone or ipad .

understanding the challenges of implementing solutions with frontier technologies is critical to realizing its potential impact on your own organization . what will the bmw brand stand for in the world of autonomous vehicles ? how will digital assistants like alexa and siri control the smart home of the future ?

the internet of things is transforming every corner of life : the home , the office , city streets and beyond . iot products give us greater control over door locks , lights and appliances ; offer insights into resource consumption habits ; streamline business processes ; and better connect us to the people , systems and environments that shape our daily lives .

at & t ; - connected car : at & t ; added 1 . 3 million cars to its network in the second quarter of 2016 , bringing the total number of cars it connects to 9 . 5 million . drivers don ' t have to subscribe or pay a monthly fee for data in order for at & t ; to count them as subscribers .

smartthings offers kits to get you started that include smart plugs as well as basic sensors you can use to detect presence , motion , orientation , temperature and vibration . smartthings isn ' t just a product ; it ' s also an open platform that enables third - party software and smart device vendors to develop hardware and software that connects to the platform . so far , more than 5 , 000 developers and device makers have signed on , according to the vendor . the smartthings home monitoring kit has a price tag of $ 249 direct ( check amazon price ) .

amazon echo - smart home : the amazon echo works through its voice assistant , alexa , which users can talk to in order to perform a variety of functions . users can tell alexa to play music , provide a weather report , get sports scores , order an uber , and more .

" the growth in iot will far exceed that of other connected devices . by 2020 , the number of smartphones tablets and pcs in use will reach about 7 . 3 billion units , " said peter middleton , research director at gartner . " in contrast , the iot will have expanded at a much faster rate , resulting in a population of about 26 billion units at that time . "

you ' ll need to have it professionally installed by an authorized honeywell dealer and it only supports z - wave devices , which means it won ' t work with honeywell ' s consumer line of wi - fi enabled smart home thermostats ( controlled through honeywell ' s total connect comfort service ) .

honeywell total connect remote services combine professional security monitoring with personal smart home automation , allowing you to monitor and control everything from security cameras and smoke alarms to lighting and window shades . the system can be monitored and controlled from a mobile app or by way of a wall - or desktop - mounted hardware console .

the base unit uses wi - fi to connect to your home router , so you can place it anywhere , and revolv says it can push flash updates to the on - board computer to support new devices as they become available . ( update : revolv is no longer available and is becoming part of the works with nest platform . revolv products will no longer effect may 15 , 2016 . )

“i work in the automobile industry . ” “i work in the pet products industry . ” “i work in the small appliance industry . ” we make statements like these all the time . so often , that we rarely give any thought to the notion of how we are defining industries in the process . but we do have a way of defining them . and it’s about to be turned on its head .

we all know we should try to use less electricity , water and other resources , but actually changing our habits can be hard — especially when we can ' t see the immediate impact of our actions . a number of iot products take aim at resource use by tracking and displaying real - time data to users , and by automating the operation of lights , appliances and heating and cooling systems to help reduce consumption .

manufacturers must assess their company ' s strategy as it relates to everything from product design to sourcing , production , sales , and service . manufacturers must be able to securely collect and respond to data from customers , suppliers , and now the products themselves . long - term , this data will necessitate the development of advanced analytic capabilities . the more immediate need will be for systems that support remote product monitoring , operation , and optimization .

it can also send a text message via an included app to alert you when , for example , the oven is preheated - - and it integrates with smartthings to allow remote control of smart devices . " neurio is the brain platform " that uses machine learning to understand when you go to bed or leave home , says co - founder ali kashani .

the " smart " part of the shirt is a stretchy band , under the pectorials , that contains conductive threads that contact the skin . a module ralph lauren calls the " black box " or “tech box” snaps into the shirt around the left rib cage ; it receives heart - rate and breathing data from those threads via metal snaps built into the shirt .

this is the first smart garment in polo’s lineup , and because it was built to debut at the us open , the sidecar ios - only app was built specifically with tennis in mind . the training version of the app designed for giron gives a longer - term dashboard of the player’s average respiration and heart rates , court coverage , and stats such as average breathing depth .

this all - in - one wi - fi - enabled smart home security and automation hub includes an integrated 180 - degree wide - angle hd camera with two - way audio . embedded sensors detect motion , temperature , humidity , light and sound . the sound sensor can identify common sounds and notify you remotely that it was a doorbell or a smoke alarm , for example .

new opportunities and challenges are created by the rapid growth of electronic content , the demand for connectivity and networking bandwidth , and the proliferation of smart mobile devices . nxp’s end - to - end iot portfolio , deep application insight and partner ecosystem empower our customers to design cutting - edge solutions and stay ahead of the competition . we enable secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world .

the system includes a hub that ' s capable of supporting seven different radio frequencies ( although only three are currently turned on , it says ) , and an ios app that supports the most commonly used status and control features for a wide variety of smart devices , including sonos home theater and hi - fi systems . ( revolv says it will deliver an android app in q2 . )

identity & authentication : keyscaler™ provides each separate smart device with a unique and verifiable identity . when added to a corporate network , each device is automatically registered and authenticated to the organisation’s iot ecosystem , giving it managers absolute visibility and control of their expanding iot network . no matter what setting the device is ultimately deployed in , these measures protect sensitive information exchanged among a wide range of devices .

belkin ' s wemo home automation system can monitor and control wemo - branded smart wall switches and plugs , led light bulbs , motion sensors and lighting devices , all from your browser or smartphone app . there ' s no hub required - - everything is managed through belkin ' s free cloud service . the wemo switch is priced at $ 39 . 99 direct ( check amazon price ) .

“this third wave of it not only will create step function improvements in product capability and performance but will radically improve our ability to meet many business and human needs . across many fields , products will be far more efficient , effective , safe , reliable , and more fully utilized , while conserving scarce natural resources such as energy , water , and raw materials . this opportunity to drive rapid innovation and economic growth , and with it a return to prosperity growth , comes none too soon . ”

the small , battery - powered sensors can be attached to anything from your front door , to monitor for intrusions , to toothbrushes , to make sure children are brushing regularly . activity history is tracked online , and can be configured to send alerts . mother doesn ' t work with other smart devices , but the reprogrammable , general purpose cookies can be used to add smarts to any device in the home .

why ? because smart objects give these major industries the vital data they need to track inventory , manage machines , increase efficiency , save costs , and even save lives . by 2025 , the total global worth of iot technology could be as much as usd 6 . 2 trillion—most of that value from devices in health care ( usd 2 . 5 trillion ) and manufacturing ( usd 2 . 3 trillion ) . 2

encryption : data encryption at point of generation , in transit and in storage provides end - to - end protection of all sensitive information transmitted within customers’ iot - enabled networks . keyscaler™ enables each smart device to encrypt data at the point of collection , with the exact encryption policies defined and controlled by the customer . transfer of encrypted data takes place regardless of the network architecture and communications technologies used by the organization , making keyscaler™ a highly flexible and technology - agnostic encryption solution .

one of the unique aspects of these technologies is that they completely change a firm’s relationship with its customers . companies can now monitor the use of their products on a continuous basis in real time . this type of data is made available for the first time through these technologies and forms the key ingredient to build new businesses . while these data form the basis of new product and service innovations , they also present significant challenges to existing approaches to go - to - market , customer adoption , and monetization . enabling existing operations and building new businesses through this data is the essence of the course .

ultimately , the adoption of wearable tech is likely to hinge on product lineups like this . it ' s a similar strategy to the tory burch for fitbit lineup , even if the target market is totally different . rather than buy clothing or watches or glasses or wristbands designed by technology companies , the masses are more likely to buy the brands they have always identified with . they’ll still have smart technologies built into them , it ' s just that those features will take a backseat to the label .

1967 : the philco - ford corporation released a short film titled 1999 a . d looking at the home of the future . - video : walter cronkite in the living room of 2001 ( 1967 ) 1969 : the kitchen computer was featured in the 1969 neiman marcus catalog as a $ 10 , 600 tool for housewives to store and retrieve recipes . with the tagline " if she can only cook as well as honeywell can compute . " 1969 : bt research created a film looking at the future of communications at home and at work including a wood - cladded display that is capable of transmitting and receiving documents via a uv light and photo sensitive paper . 1975 : x10 project was created by pico electronics of glenrothes , scotland 1984 : the term " smart home " was coined by the american association of home builders

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