--- title: Bluefin Technology Partners Blog | Connected Tech description: Connected Tech | IOT, Connected Devices, and Smart Home --- [Skip to content](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/connected-tech#main-content) [![BLUEFIN_LOGO-03](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLUEFIN_LOGO-03.png?width=160&height=29&name=BLUEFIN_LOGO-03.png)](https://www.bluefintechnologypartners.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.bluefintechnologypartners.com/contact) [Contact us](https://www.bluefintechnologypartners.com/contact) # The Bluefin Blog All things IOT and Connected Technology [![](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/hubfs/slack-e2e-homepage-unfurl.jpg)](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/supercharging-workplace-efficiency-how-slack-bots-can-revolutionize-your-company) [Cloud](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/cloud), [AI Assistant](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/ai-assistant), [Connected Tech](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/connected-tech), [#innovation](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/innovation), [AI](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/ai), [Slack](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/slack) ## [Supercharging Efficiency: How Slack Apps Revolutionize Your Company](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/supercharging-workplace-efficiency-how-slack-bots-can-revolutionize-your-company) [Conor Crowley](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/author/conor-crowley) Aug 14, 2023 1:29:03 PM In the fast-paced world of modern business - seamless communication, streamlined workflows, and incr... 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[Read more](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/bluefin-blog/2017/04/choosing-right-power-solution-connected-product-9zacm) [![](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Walchem-2.png)](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/bluefin-blog/bluefin-drives-walchem-migration-to-smart-water-treatment-system-9edsk) [IoT](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/iot), [Internet of Things](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/internet-of-things), [Connected Products](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/connected-products), [Connected Tech](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/tag/connected-tech) ## [Bluefin Drives Walchem Migration to Smart Water Treatment System](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/bluefin-blog/bluefin-drives-walchem-migration-to-smart-water-treatment-system-9edsk) [Jay Cahill](https://blog.bluefintechnologypartners.com/author/jaybluefintechpartners-com) Jul 19, 2023 3:03:12 PM Bluefin enables commercial buildings to use Walchem smart technology to keep their water clean. 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The event, which takes place yearly, is where the cutting edge of ... 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For a variety o... 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