IOT and Cloud Computing

IOT and Cloud Computing

Increasing amount of data is generated by millions and millions of connected devices ranging from smart meters to smart vehicles. This network of connected devices worldwide is referred to as the Internet of Things [IOT]. The term IOT is used to refer to the technology that permits the connection of both machines and people to the Internet.
The connecting devices phenomenon is not something new. Automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and several other industries have been making use of these for some time. Nevertheless, several connections are:
  • Soloed and proprietary
The pairing of these devices is discrete when it comes to specific cases as well as in enterprise applications. There are no means for scaling when it comes to addition of new devices or cases. Modification at one end results in dependencies at the other end.
  • In few cases, the data flow is one-way without any direct connection to IT data centers. For instance, manufacturing systems are not connected to enterprise systems on the factory flow.
Internet of Things cloud service overcomes these limitations by offering a platform that is managed. A managed Platform as a Service (PaaS) which is a cloud-based offering can help you in making critical decisions pertaining to business as well as develop strategies by permitting you to make a contact with the cloud devices. It also helps in analysis of the data in real time with the devices as well as permits integration of data with various web services and enterprise applications.    
IOT Service
With decline in costs associated with technology and increase in the connectivity availability in addition to expectations in market, there has been an explosion in numerous things in a dramatic manner pertaining to connecting. With more and more devices becoming interlinked, the question that arises is:
  • What needs to be done with the data generated by these devices and how can they derive a new value?
  • How can real-time analysis be added to the existing capabilities of analysis of the rest of the data?
  • How can one ensure that right data reaches the right enterprise applications at the right time?
  • How to control the devices and ensure that the data is sent in the right direction?
An answer to all the above mentioned questions is offered by the IOT Cloud service where three broad ranges of value propositions are considered.
§  IOT is all about connecting devices or things. As all the devices are virtualized till the endpoint, it permits all the entities in the ecosystem of IOT to gather data from the devices. It as well permits a control over these devices without bothering about the complexities involves in the underlying kinds such as protocols, topologies or networks.  
§  Once you have gathered information from the devices, you need to carry out analysis of the data set which involves both batch as well as real-time analytics. The real-time analysis in the services as well as product integrated with cloud analytic services. 
§  You can as well create composite or data event with IOT Cloud Service to enterprise applications as well as business processes. This can be activated with some integrations or throw listing the connectors.
How can IOT cloud services be utilized?
There are several applications of IOT which ranges from simple tasks to critical activities such as remote patient monitoring. Each case has its own value and can be utilized in numerous ways.
§  Maintenance and monitoring
It is crucial to know how a product is performing in order to optimize the usage as well as for better anticipation of failures and issues. It is critical to consider reactive maintenance. However, it can prove to be expensive to both service providers and customers. It also poses issues pertaining to customer satisfaction. Active monitoring for proactive maintenance can offer a competitive advantage. This as well helps in better understanding of the performance of the product.      
§  Tracking of assets
Track and trace becomes possible with the use of IOT Cloud service. It helps in tracking where the shipment is and also the condition of the product. For instance, it can prove out to be of great help to track the condition of perishable items.

IOT Cloud services help in gathering data from smart devices with removal of abstract complexity that is associated with any device. It permits in making enterprise processes IOT friendly and helps businesses take critical decisions pertaining to their business. The Internet of Things market is still in its infancy stage. It is positioned to witness an exponential growth over the coming years. 
How big is the ecosystem of IOT?
IOT ecosystem covers any technology form that can be linked with the internet. This implies that wearables, cars, fitness equipments, smartphones, vending machines, ATMs, robots and all other applications as well as professional and security services that come with them. With expansion in IOT, the cloud computing will as well receive an immense boost in the following manner.   
1.     Startups
With more and more innovation being driven through IOT, you can expect more and more start-ups offering new services and devices that would prove out to be beneficial for cloud vendors. Cloud services are embraced by startups as there is no need to make upfront payment. Sophisticated softwares can be employed through SaaS-enable enterprise level applications thereby permitting smaller businesses to gain access to technologies for customer relationship and project management.  
2.     Developing nations
A greater contribution towards cloud growth comes from developing nations. 90% of revenue comes from developing nations with usage of IOT.
3.     Advertising and analytics
Data analytics would become precise in predicting the behavior of consumer as well as preferences.
IOT has the potential to impact living in a dramatic manner based on the information gathered by our usage patterns. A lot can be expected through the developments and the field. IOT and cloud are inseparable. IOT cannot work without cloud. Evolution in cloud can help IOT serve in a better manner. A lot can be expected in the years to come from IOT as is evident from factors mentioned above.  
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Rama Krishna said…
Good article Praveen. Are you doing anything in IoT space?

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