Proof Point
The IoT is composed of billions of devices connected to the cloud, collecting and processing consumer and commercial data, giving users insights to make better decisions
Internet-of-Things (IoT) Overview and Selected Devices
Proof Point Findings
- Internet-of-Things – Network of physical objects and virtual platforms embedded with software, sensors, and network connectivity that are capable of collecting and exchanging data
- Consumer IoT – Household objects and personal devices embedded with sensors and network connectivity
- Examples: Smartphones, wearable devices, smart thermostats and lighting control, smart home security systems, smart entertainment systems
- Industrial IoT – Objects used in different industries and infrastructures embedded with sensors and chips receiving, analyzing and transmitting data
- Examples: RFID tags, point-of-sale terminals, CCTV, beacon, manufacturing robots, remote access control systems
- IoT Enablers
- Miniaturized Sensors and Processors – Increasing affordability of rapidly-advancing miniaturized computing chips embedded in devices
- Ubiquitous High-Speed Connectivity – Introduction of high-speed network technology, such as 5G, and expanding Internet penetration
- Cloud Computing – Emergence of offsite data storage, management, and analytics applications to handle increasing volume of data from IoT devices
- Artificial Intelligence – Application of AI technologies to automate data analysis and visualization
- IoT Benefits
- Automates execution of selected tasks
- Enhances data gathering tools
- Improves physical and cybersecurity
- Optimizes processes
- Enables remote access
- Boosts energy efficiency
- Provides real-time asset monitoring and maintenance capabilities
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Date Last Updated |
October 27, 2017
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