The IoT depends on a whole host of technologies – such as application programming interfaces (APIs) that connect devices to the Internet. Other key IoT technologies are Big Data management tools, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning, the cloud, and radio-frequency identification (RFID).
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
The Internet of Things definition
The Internet of Things is a network of physical objects – vehicles, machines, home appliances, and more – that use sensors and APIs to connect and exchange data over the Internet.
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What makes the IoT possible?
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IoT platforms and architecture
Cloud-based IoT platforms and architecture connect the real and virtual worlds. They help companies manage IoT device connectivity and security – as well as collect device data, link devices to backend systems, ensure IoT interoperability, and build and run IoT applications.
Harnessing the IoT data explosion
Smart devices generate a massive amount of IoT data that needs to be analyzed and leveraged in real time. This is where predictive and Big Data analytics come into play. Machine learning is also used to add context to data – and trigger actions without human intervention.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) & M2M
In manufacturing, the IoT becomes the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – also known as the Industrial Internet or Industry 4.0. The IIoT uses machine to machine (M2M) technology to support everything from remote monitoring and telemetry to predictive maintenance.
Unlocking the value of the IoT
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IoT’s value in product-based businesses
Many business leaders in product-based companies are struggling to adapt their established production processes to the digital economy. Explore how the IoT can help.
Insights on the future of the Internet of Things
We asked 21 academics, entrepreneurs, engineers, and futurists about the future of IoT. Get their take on the evolution of smart devices, the new customer journey, IoT strategy, and more.
Get the facts
20.4B
smart devices will be connected to the IoT by 2020.
Gartner
$11T
is the potential yearly economic impact of the IoT by 2025.
McKinsey
50%
of all new operating assets will be self-sustaining by 2020.
IDC
IoT use cases in key sectors
The Internet of Things is having a profound impact on many different industries and lines of business. Here are three sectors leading the way:
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Manufacturing
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is completely transforming the way products are made. Manufacturers are using the IIoT and M2M communication to drive industrial automation, predict and prevent equipment failures, improve worker safety, and much more.
Transportation
Intelligent transportation systems are moving people and cargo from A to Z all over the world. Thousands of IoT sensors are used on planes, trains, ships, and vehicles to optimize everything from engine performance and safety to logistics and supply chain management.
Automotive
Car manufacturers and tech companies are using the IoT to help drivers in connected cars (or smart cars) avoid accidents, predict maintenance issues, find parking spots, and more. The IoT and machine learning are also bringing self-driving cars to the market.
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Turning IoT data into insight and action
Explore practical outcomes of successful IoT deployments, the role of real-time analytics in IoT initiatives – and how the IoT fits into broader digital transformation projects.
Business in the hyperconnected age
Read how leaders from companies like GM and Aviva are adapting to hyperconnectivity – the growing interconnectedness of people, organizations, and objects that results from the IoT.
The importance of edge computing in IoT
Edge computing is solving IoT challenges – such as bandwidth, network connectivity, and latency – by processing data where devices are deployed rather than sending it to the core system.
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