Internet Of Things

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Internet of Things
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• The world is talking about Internet of Things
  (IOT), workplace or outside everyone is intrigued
  with this new phenomenon. So what is Internet of
  Things exactly and why are people so intrigued?
• IOT can be defined as a network of devices like
  cars, home appliances and other items embedded
  with electronics, software, sensors, actuators
  and connectivity which enables these objects to
  connect with each other and exchange data. Each
  object is unique and interconnected within the
  same internet infrastructure with other devices.
• In simple terms, IOT is the concept of connecting
  multiple devices under a common internet
  infrastructure so they can be controlled remotely
  with little to none manual intervention. From
  everyday objects like your TV, air conditioner,
  light bulbs, cell phones to hi-tech machinery in
  factories almost all can be embedded with
  software and sensors and controlled automatically
  using IOT.

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• Gartner, an analyst firm predicts that by 2020
  there will over 26 billion devices that could be
  integrated using IOT. This very clearly suggests
  that most of our daily objects at work and home
  will be integrated with IOT making our lives very
  comforting. IOT devices have the capability of
  sharing data with each other, thus creating a lot
  of data about the choices, likes and dislikes of
  an individual. This  can help simplify our lives
  as a lot of our everyday decisions or choices
  will be made by these devices automatically. For
  example your car may send notifications on your
  cellphone when it requires servicing or something
  needs repairing, or on a hot day you can set the
  air conditioner to cool of your home while you
  are leaving from your work place.

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• These are simple examples of what large feats are
  possible once IOT comes in full force. IOT will
  bring about a lot of changes not just at home but
  in the overall environment as a whole. Homes,
  factories, farms, manufacturing units, service
  providers all that can be connected will be. And
  this will have a very strong impact on our lives.
  Automation, reductions in wastage, energy savings
  and many other such benefits will result in
  efficient, clean and smart cities and reduce
  costs and losses on a huge scale.

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• With so many positives IOT is not only intriguing
  but also much awaited. However, another aspect
  that has a serious impact on us with IOT coming
  in is personal privacy and security. Do we really
  want so many connected devices sharing our
  personal information freely to our service
  providers? How much privacy are we willing to
  compromise for IOT? With nations always worried
  about national safety and terrorism do we
  actually want so many devices collecting our
  everyday life information and making it openly
  available? And what about hacking with IOT
  being so huge and everything connected a simple
  breach may result in huge losses. SECURITY is the
  biggest concern when it comes to IOT and
  protocols need to be established and followed
  very strictly if we are to fully enjoy this life
  changing concept of  IOT.

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• Discussions on IOT have been going on throughout
  the globe for many years and the positives and
  challenges of more and more devices joining under
  IOT needs to be thought upon. For now all we can
  do is try to understand more and more about IOT
  and how it will impact our lives in the near
  future.
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