The Internet of Things encompasses the expanding network of everyday objects embedded with computing power, processing capability, and internet access that enables them to collect and exchange telemetry.
Including smart thermostats and health monitoring devices to factory automation and smart city infrastructure, the Internet of Things is changing how society interact with the our environment.
One of the most important deployments of sensor networks is in production contexts. IIoT applications allow manufacturers to monitor assets performance in live, anticipate equipment failures before problems arise, and improve operational performance.
Security is one of the most critical problems in the IoT ecosystem. Numerous IoT devices are developed with minimal security as a priority. Factory credentials, unencrypted communications, and absent security updates introduce significant security gaps.
What lies ahead of IoT promises to be extremely exciting. As network infrastructure expand and edge computing power improve, smart sensors will evolve into more intelligent, more real-time, and more deeply embedded into our daily lives.