Unlocking the Power of IoT: Discover What it is and How it Can Benefit Your Business
Exploring the Advantages and Benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT): A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding What is IoT | Article
Introduction
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a growing network of devices and objects connected to the Internet that can collect and exchange data. From smartphones and laptops to intelligent appliances and vehicles, IoT technology has the potential to transform our daily lives by making them more convenient, efficient, and secure. For example, imagine a world where your home knows when you’re on your way back from work and automatically turns on the lights and adjusts the temperature accordingly. Or a world where your car can alert you when it’s time for maintenance and even schedule an appointment. These are just a few examples of how IoT can simplify and improve our lives. While the technology behind IoT can be complex, the basic idea is simple. By connecting devices and objects to the Internet, we can make information accessible from anywhere and automate tasks that would otherwise require manual effort.
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Many of the world’s leading consulting firms have noted IoT technology’s transformative impact across various industries. Accenture, for example, has highlighted the use of IoT in the healthcare sector, where connected devices and sensors enable remote patient monitoring, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve the overall quality of care. In the manufacturing industry, IoT is used to optimise supply chain operations, enhance the quality of products, and increase efficiency. McKinsey & Company has noted that IoT significantly impacts the retail sector, where retailers use connected devices to enhance the customer experience and gain valuable insights into consumer behaviour.
PwC, another leading consulting firm, has emphasised IoT’s role in the energy and utilities sector, where connected devices enable the optimisation of energy usage and reduce waste. In addition, IoT is being used in the transportation and logistics sector to improve delivery times, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
These are just a few examples of how businesses use IoT technology to their advantage. Whether it’s improving operational efficiency, enhancing the customer experience, or driving innovation, IoT is helping organisations across various industries to stay ahead of the curve and stay competitive in today’s rapidly-changing business landscape.
Some interesting facts and statistics about the Internet of Things (IoT):
- The number of IoT devices in use worldwide is expected to reach 75.44 billion by 2025, up from 24.1 billion in 2019.
- IoT technology is expected to generate a global economic impact of $11.1 trillion by 2025.
- The industrial sector is the largest adopter of IoT technology, accounting for over 50% of all IoT devices.
- Smart homes are one of the fastest-growing segments of the IoT market, with the number of connected home devices expected to reach 1.8 billion by 2021.
- The global market for IoT security is expected to reach $33.76 billion by 2023.
- IoT in agriculture is expected to increase dramatically over the next few years, with the market for connected agriculture expected to reach $15.3 billion by 2022.
- IoT technology is being used to improve safety and reduce waste in the transportation sector. Connected vehicles are expected to save an estimated $447 billion by 2030.
- The healthcare sector is another primary adopter of IoT technology, with the market for connected healthcare devices expected to reach $158 billion by 2020.
- IoT in the retail sector is expected to revolutionise the shopping experience, with the market for connected retail devices expected to reach $40 billion by 2020.
- The global market for IoT-enabled smart cities is expected to reach $158 billion by 2022.
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In other words – more technical
IoT refers to thousands of millions of physical and electronic devices connected to the Internet, most likely via WiFi or mobile networks. IoT devices collect data and can share information. Thanks to the fast and scalable systems, solar power, and the fact that some methods can be pretty low-cost and small, they have their uses, from CCTV cameras to oil tankers. The objective is to continually collect and provide information and intelligence and communicate in real time without human involvement. Then, based on the data decisions, streamline the process to improve business. Examples are below in the blog.
IoT = Sensor; another way of looking at this is by comparing it to a car. Vehicles become very complex, with many sensors that feed the driver information to keep the driver and occupants safe. Likewise, businesses with heavily integrated applications and procedures linked via data networks are also complex. Yet, not all the time, we know precisely where the shortcomings are and how we can improve overall performance, save costs, and work smarter – IoT devices placed strategically will feed us information based on which improvement can be deployed—not forgetting the most important topics like security and the environment.
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- Optimise Operations
- Control Process Automatically
- Engage more Customers
- Data Analytics
- Empower Employees
What are examples of Internet of Things devices?
Any device can be transformed into an IoT device if it can be connected to the Internet to be managed and sent the data.
The gate that can be opened using a smartphone app is an IoT device, a motion sensor or digital thermostat in your office or a connected streetlight.
An IoT device could be a fuzzy bear toy or as severe as a driverless lorry. Some more extensive and complex objects may be filled with many smaller IoT modules, such as a jet engine that’s now filled with thousands of sensors gathering and transmitting data back to the manufacturer to ensure it is working without any problems.
At an even greater magnitude, Smart City projects are installing entire districts with IoT devices and monitors to help us understand and control the environment.
How has the revolution of the Internet of Things started?
The concept of adding sensors and intelligence to necessary objects was deliberated throughout the 1980s and ’90s; however, apart from some new projects — including an internet-connected vending machine ->, progress was slow only because the technology wasn’t ready. Chips were too big, expensive and bulky, and there was no way for objects to communicate effectively. Additionally, due to costs, no one would connect a dedicated frame relay to a vending machine.
How vast is the Internet of Things?
There are more connected Internet of Things than people globally—a vast market. Analysts from IDC predict that there will be 41.6 billion connected IoT devices by 2025. Industrial, manufacturing, and automotive equipment represent the most significant opportunity for connected IoT devices. Additionally, Smart Home Cities will see extreme adaptation.
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What are the many benefits of the Internet of Things for business?
The benefits and features of the IoT for business depend on individual implementation; agility and efficiency are usually the top factors. The suggestion is that enterprises should have access to more data about their products and environments and a more exceptional ability to make changes or perform tuning due to collected data.
Many manufacturers are adding sensors to their products’ components to transmit data about how they are functioning. This gives companies an advantage; they can spot when an element is likely to fail and exchange it before it causes damage. Companies can also use the data collected by these sensors to make their systems and supply chains more efficient because they will provide precise real-time data about what’s going on.
Businesses, Communities, and environments that is benefiting from leveraging IoT
- Public Sector – Connected City (Infrastructure Mgmt, Parking, Lighting, Traffic), Public Safety, Schools, Public Services: Police, Ambulance and Fire brigade
- Manufacturing – Connected Factory, Energy Mgmt, WiFi, Security Cameras, Automation Processes
- Energy and Minerals – Connected Utilities, Oil and Gas, Mining, Mobile workforce, Pipelines, Predictive Maintenance, Secure Ops, Distribution and Automation
- Transportation – Connected Transportation, Roadways, Trains, Buses, Stations, and trackside
- B2C – Connected Retail, Sports and Entertainment, Health, Virtual Patient Observation, Remote Expert/Mobile Advisor, Fleet/Asset Management
Humour
Quoting Alan from Two and a half men;
‘Charlie, the washing machine will call you when the washing is done.’
‘Great, thanks, Alan’.
In this case, the washing machine is an IoT device that can communicate via a mobile network to a relevant person – the homeowner.
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