Unlocking the DNA of IoT for Successful Implementation

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a topic of discussion for several years now, and while many organizations have implemented IoT, mainstream adoption is still a few years away.

CIOs will be responsible for implementing IoT, but getting all the right skills in-house will be challenging, given the diversity of technologies. Many companies still need to plan or execute the IoT strategy, which is crucial for successful implementation.

A company must have the right building blocks or DNA for a successful IoT implementation.

IoT’s DNA comprises three building blocks: Devices, Networks, and Applications.

Devices consist of sensors, computing, and communication modules.

Networks include ZigBee, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, and satellite.

Applications consist of new workflows, dashboards, analytics, etc.

The maturity of these building blocks determines the success of IoT implementation.

Digital transformation is an essential factor in adopting digital services. Companies must adopt digital services to increase productivity and create new revenue streams to remain competitive. Both front-end and back-end systems must be digital, and interacting with customers using online and mobile services is crucial.

Companies that fail to embrace digital transformation will face inefficiencies and reduced competitiveness, leading to a decline in market share.

Connecting assets effectively and understanding how customers use products is crucial to maximizing productivity. Selecting the right network to ensure that you have real-time data on the usage of assets is essential. Whether fixed or wireless, short-range or long-range, low-speed or high-speed network, choose the option that best suits your needs and budget.

IoT will break down unnecessary barriers and automate the process flow, leading to many manual tasks and job obsolescence. While this may face some resistance internally, new applications can manage the new approach, creating new jobs.

Many custom-built applications must integrate into legacy systems, opening up unlimited possibilities for new applications for companies wishing to replace their old systems or adopt a new business.

The IoT journey starts with a single step. Every company has its DNA, and choosing the path that suits you is crucial. An IoT middleware or Platform “glues” hardware (IoT devices) and applications together. This is where you send data from IoT devices and manage it for further analysis or application development.

In conclusion, the DNA of IoT is crucial for successful implementation, and companies need to embrace digital transformation to remain competitive.

Choosing the right network and IoT middleware is vital for effective monitoring and maximizing productivity. IoT is a journey, and every trip needs to start with a single step.

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