November 9, 2022
Knowing where you are going is important to achieve your business goals. Think of how GPS technology has transformed the way we navigate through our daily lives. We can get from point A to point B in the most efficient way possible, and we almost never get lost. In product development it is equally important to have tools that will guide you through the process. Unfortunately, unlike GPS, there is no service that can automatically […]
December 22, 2021
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao-Tzu We know you’re not reading this blog post for Taoist philosophy, so let’s talk about the IoT Journey. What does this ancient quote have to do with IoT? The IoT Journey is very clearly divided into steps. And, while taking the first step launches you onto the IoT Cyber-highway, it isn’t a straight sprint from point A to B in 10.5 seconds. You […]
November 5, 2021
What an amazing IoT Symposium it was! Our 2021 IoT Symposium was a Virtual Home Run in the world of all things IoT! It began on Tuesday afternoon, October 26, and concluded on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 27. Sadly, due to Covid-19, it had been almost 2 years since our last Symposium! We were all so excited and thankful to get together, albeit virtually, to hear from a variety of speakers who live and […]
November 16, 2021
Let’s Break it Down! The biggest reason I like IoT consulting is that it allows you to continually learn about new technologies. As a part of the IoT culture, SpinDance recently started focusing on becoming an AWS Partner. Due to this focus on becoming AWS Certified, a co-worker recently asked me to help him sort out how to get certified with Amazon Web Services. It was then that I realized AWS has so many puzzle […]
September 30, 2021
In the IoT world, a common headache for customers is supporting their product after it is released. At SpinDance, one of our core values is to Deliver Every Day; this includes supporting both our internal tools and our customers’ infrastructure. To do this with excellence, we rely on the intelligent use of meta-support tools to amplify the support team’s work. In this post, we will highlight some of these tools. The Tools of the Support […]
March 30, 2021
There are no silver bullets when you’re developing Internet of Things solutions. But a solid System Design comes close. In this webinar, find out what System Designs are, why they’re so valuable, and how to bring them into your organization. Along the way, we’ll cover the following topics: 1. Getting your entire organization, and partner network, to understand what you’re building. 2. How to save weeks and even months during the integration phase of a […]
January 29, 2021
For a lot of companies, applying the Internet of Things (IoT) to their business is like being dropped off on a deserted island. They have no idea where they’re at, and no idea what to do next. In this recorded webinar, Brian Tol, VP of Engineering at Spindance, presents a toolbox of assessments and mapping exercises to help get you off the island. We explore tools to help you understand the four swim lanes of […]
January 27, 2021
AWS re:Invent 2020 looked quite different from past years – a three-week virtual event with remote access to keynotes and breakouts for leaders, engineers, partners, and others. Although the virtual format was different from the past, one thing was the same, the flagship event drew, engaged, and inspired thousands of attendees from around the world and launched new AWS offerings. For SpinDance, the conference’s remote nature opened the opportunity for many more of our leadership, […]
January 5, 2022
The future of how the region collects and uses Great Lakes data is on the cusp of a change. As we face challenges, including a rapidly evolving shoreline and yearly harmful algal blooms, many people are turning to smart, connected technologies for solutions. The time is right for an upgrade to the way we understand the water around us. The Need for Shared Data Thirty-four million people in Canada and the United States fish, boat, […]
October 15, 2020
This year, SpinDance is celebrating two decades of spinning. Our company commemorates this anniversary by recapping our history, acknowledging the journey — both successes and challenges — and casting a future vision. Recently, we spoke with the owner and chairman, Mike Ellis, who shared his highlights of the company’s 20-year journey. Let’s take a look. How It All Began In 2000, Ellis decided to sell a business and move from Seattle to West Michigan, where […]