Blogs Archives - Page 16 of 16

IoT Protocol Standardisation

Further to my last article about the various challenges faced by the Internet of Things (IoT) Industry we have to arrive basic consensus with certain critical issues. First and foremost, we need to address the wireless IoT network protocol issues. There are more than 20 plus IoT network protocols like Bluetooth, ZigBee, Z-Wave, NB-IoT, RFID, WIFI, LoRaWAN, etc. confounding the issues. The Internet Consortium which is agreeable across the globe represented by various manufacturers of such devices should be formed. The protocol which is easily implementable across the board should be standardised. Once the industry agrees on this single protocol the OEM/ ODM manufacturers of IoT gateways should immediately shift over to this single protocol. Once the Industry leaders start [...]

Achilles Heel of Internet of Things(IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a disconnected reality.There are thousands of organization across the world racing towards providing this unrealistic platform. The two main problems associated with IoT is, the security and finding the right customer. Security can be addressed through technology but the customer cannot be addressed without a proper solution. A smart plug is an expensive replacement from a regular plug. A customer does not see value in replacing his existing conventional plug with a smart plug as the cost of replacement to a smart plug does not add-up. Similarly installing an IoT hub in all middle-class homes doesn’t ease the burden of investment on the householder. Healthcare or Transportation industries need to have an enhance infrastructure [...]