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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Internet of Things definition: The vast network of devices connected to the Internet, including smart phones and tablets and almost anything with a sensor on it – cars, machines in production plants, jet engines, oil drills, wearable devices, and more. These “things” collect and exchange data.
 
IoT – and the machine-to-machine (M2M) technology behind it – are
bringing a kind of “super visibility” to nearly every industry. Imagine utilities and telcos that can predict and prevent service outages, airlines that can remotely monitor and optimize plane performance, and healthcare organizations that can base treatment on real-time genome analysis. The business possibilities are endless.
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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

The IIoT, or the Industrial Internet, is driving unprecedented insights and efficiencies in the manufacturing industry. Machine learning, M2M communication, sensor data, and automation technologies work together to create autonomous smart machines and connected factories.

What is the Internet of Everything (IoE)?

The Internet of Everything adds intelligent connections between things and devices, people, processes, and data. IoE systems make sensor data more meaningful and have a secure, usable infrastructure that lets actionable information be shared across the business ecosystem.
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Six things you need to know when building an IoT strategy

Along with unique new opportunities come new challenges. Here are some of the essential capabilities you’ll need to meet them head on – and to maximize the possibilities the IoT presents.
IoT Security
As companies collect data beyond traditional IT boundaries, IoT security measures will be critical. Some key considerations include being able to secure and monitor devices, encrypt sensitive data, and build risk mitigation into systems.
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Streaming Data
IoT applications accumulate more data than traditional batch processing can manage. Having capabilities for streaming data continually is key to reliably feeding real-time business processes and extracting timely insights.
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IoT Platform
An IoT platform makes it possible to develop, deploy, and manage IoT and M2M applications. Automate processes and network connections, store and manage sensor data, connect and control your devices, and analyze your data.
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IoT Applications
“Next generation” IoT applications must be able to capture, collect, interpret, and act on vast amounts of information – detecting connectivity gaps, handling interruptions, and meeting specific business and industry requirements.
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IoT Cloud
IoT cloud solutions provide affordable access to high-speed data networks – to significantly extend the reach and usability of your IoT applications. They can also offer data storage, processing, analysis, and remote device management.
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IoT Data
IoT data management technologies ensure that you can collect the right data at the right time, even when connectivity is interrupted. Rely on in-memory systems to process massive data volumes generated by thousands of devices.
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IoT Solutions

Learn about our IoT platform, which includes services such as telematics and predictive analytics – and explore our full portfolio of IoT applications.

IoT Consulting Services

Our team can help you develop an IoT road map, implement the right IoT applications and architecture for your business, ensure interoperability, and more.
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See IoT technology in action

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Trenitalia

Trenitalia is Italy’s leading rail transport operator, carrying two million passengers every day. See how the company is using our IoT platform to analyze data from thousands of onboard sensors in real time – helping them dramatically improve maintenance processes.
 

City of Buenos Aires

Discover how the City of Buenos Aires is using our real-time IoT technology to prevent floods, improve its entire infrastructure – and keep its three million+ citizens safer.
 

Krone

Krone is one of Germany’s leading manufacturers of farm machinery. Learn how they joined forces with SAP to create a digital farming solution that connects 15 partners, equipment, and sensor data – feeding real-time collaboration and action.

 

Hamburg Port Authority

The Port of Hamburg needed a way to double capacity without doubling space. Here’s how their smart port logistics system based on SAP S/4HANA helps the busy port run live to accomplish this goal – and boost overall efficiency.

 

Kore

Find out how this bots company is using the SAP Cloud Platform to develop innovative solutions that bring a human element to the Internet of Things – making lives easier in the process.
 

Piaggio

Learn how Europe’s largest manufacturer of motor scooters is using the Internet of Things to make commuting faster, simpler – and more fun. Piaggio relies on our IoT platform and predictive analytics to provide motorists with smart vehicles, personalized experiences, and relevant insights.
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IoT: A tale of four industries

In this IDC whitepaper, learn how IoT is transforming four industries – becoming the Internet of Everything (IoE) in healthcare and revolutionizing consumer products, discrete manufacturing, and retail.

Get fresh perspectives from IoT experts

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Judith Magyar
Larry Alton

How businesses should be anticipating IoT adoption

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IoT and connected markets

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