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What is IoT (Internet of Things)?
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What is IoT (Internet of Things)?

Internet of Things Overview

In this section, Allyson Larcom introduces the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) and explains its components and applications.

Understanding IoT

  • IoT comprises connected devices, computers, and digital machines with unique identifiers that transfer data over a network.
  • Examples of IoT devices include smartphones, laptops, wearables, sensors, heart monitor implants in people, chip transponders in farm animals, and car systems alerting drivers to low tire pressure.

IoT Applications Across Industries

This part discusses how IoT is utilized across various industries for automation, analysis, insight generation, production enhancement, and performance monitoring.

Industry Applications

  • Airlines use IoT sensors for real-time reporting on airplane engine status and equipment conditions.
  • Theme Parks leverage IoT to track visitor movement for insights into popular attractions and traffic flow.

Challenges Associated with IoT Adoption

The challenges related to security concerns, data management issues due to the vast amount of generated data by connected devices are discussed here.

Challenges Faced

  • With an increase in connected devices and shared information within the IoT system comes heightened security and privacy concerns.
  • Bugs in a single device can potentially impact the entire IoT system's functionality.
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IoT: https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tip/Building-security-privacy-and-trust-in-IoT-deployments?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=032020IOT&utm_content=IOT&Offer=OTHR-youtube_OTHR-video_OTHR-IOT_2020MARCH31_IOT Challenges: https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/feature/3-experts-discuss-how-to-navigate-the-challenges-of-IoT?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=032020IOT&utm_content=IOT&Offer=OTHR-youtube_OTHR-video_OTHR-IOT_2020MARCH31_IOT The internet of things is all around you. Watch to learn what IoT is and how IoT devices impact our personal and professional lives. The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of connected devices, computers, and mechanical or digital machines with unique identifiers that transfer data over a network. How do you interact with the internet of things? What type of devices does your organization use? Let us know in the comments and be sure to give this video a like. Subscribe to Eye on Tech: https://www.youtube.com/EyeOnTech Stay up to date on the latest IoT agenda news: https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotagenda Like us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iot-agenda/ #IoT #InternetOfThings #EyeOnTech