IoT and Cloud Computing – Two complimenting Technologies
                     IoT and Cloud Computing – Two complimenting 
Technologies
Anil Janardhanan
Writes for Gadgeon 
IoT software development company and 
IoT engineering services.
 
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud computing are two technologies 
that revolutionized the digital computing world in recent years. IoT 
technologies working in conjunction with cloud computing have triggered 
numerous opportunities for enterprises, without them could have been 
difficult.  These two technologies are tightly related to each other, hence 
separating one from the other has become challenging.  Their 
combination has led to some of the most exciting and innovative 
developments in recent years.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has triggered the proliferation of sensors and 
smart devices resulting in the generation of large volumes of data.  This 
has led to problems like storage, the need for faster computing power, 
and the ability to handle large volumes of data, etc. The users would like 
to access and leverage the data from anywhere using a variety of devices. 
Cloud computing enables users to perform their computing tasks by 
leveraging services available over the internet. By using the cloud, 
organizations can access a vast array of computing resources on-demand, 
without having to invest in expensive hardware or software themselves. 
Over the years, the complimenting nature of these two technologies was 
recognized, leading to the development of innovative solutions and 
services.  The combination of IoT and Cloud computing made it possible 
to use powerful processing of sensory data streams, leading to the 
realization of many business use cases. As an example, data from sensors 
and smart devices can be uploaded and saved using cloud computing. The 
goal of transforming data into insights is achieved in a very efficient and 
cost-effective way. 
What is IoT and Cloud Computing?
What is a cloud? Cloud is a centralized system that facilitates the transfer 
and delivery of files and data over the internet. A centralized cloud system 
is very powerful with a rich pool of data and programs easily accessible 
from anywhere. 
The internet of Things (IoT) refers to devices that are connected to the 
internet. In IoT, data is generated and stored in real-time along with large 
volumes of historical data. IoT enables tracking, remote monitoring, 
automation, analysis, and insight-driven decision-making. 
How Cloud Computing complements the Internet of Things?
IoT and cloud computing work towards improving the efficiency of routine 
tasks. Leveraging cloud computing has many advantages like:
• No advance planning and guesswork are needed regarding 
infrastructure capacity requirements.
• Saves money with pricing models such as pay-per-use.
• Quicker deployment anywhere in the world
• Offers very flexible, faster resource availability to developers.
Cloud computing caters to the storage of large volumes of IoT data and 
easy access when and wherever needed. Cloud computing makes it easy 
to move the large volume of data generated by IoT devices which is used 
to identify patterns, optimize performance, and make informed decisions. 
Benefits and Functions of Cloud computing in IoT:
• Cloud computing provides multiple connectivity options in an IoT 
deployment, leading to large network access.  Users can access cloud 
computing resources via mobile devices, tablets, laptops, smart watches, 
etc. 
• Another significant benefit of IoT and cloud computing is the ability to 
scale rapidly. As organizations add more IoT devices to their networks, 
they can quickly scale up their cloud computing resources to handle the 
increased data processing and storage requirements. This makes it easier 
for organizations to respond to changing business needs and 
accommodate growth.
• Cloud computing enables collaboration and connections between users.
• Cloud solutions provide extensive authentication and encryption 
services to enhance the security of data and applications. 
• A growing network of devices with IP addresses is needed for any IoT 
application.
• A well-designed cloud architecture will ensure the reliability, security, 
economy, and performance optimization of IoT Solutions.
• A well-designed CI/CD pipeline, structured services, and sandboxed 
environments will ensure a secure agile development required for IoT 
Software development. 
Cloud computing is often used along with edge computing, for faster 
processing of data as certain business use cases may demand. Data 
processing at the network edge or edge computing is often used with IoT 
solutions to enable faster processing and higher response times. However, 
an approach based only on edge computing will not enable a complete 
view of the business operation. 
Without a cloud solution, each factory or unit will be controlling its own 
units individually.  This will limit the visibility of how these units work in 
relation to each other. Hence for a highly efficient and complete IoT 
deployment, a combination of edge and cloud computing is desirable. 
Conclusions
Computational power, reliability, and connectivity of cloud computing will 
revolutionize the Internet of Things (IoT) based applications.  The 
combination of IoT and the cloud will make many changes to mankind by 
better managing information.  There is no doubt that by leveraging cloud 
computing, new opportunities will be opened for IoT Technologies. 
Overall, the combination of IoT and cloud computing has enormous 
potential to transform the way we live and work. As more organizations 
embrace these technologies and explore their possibilities, we are likely to 
see a wave of innovation and development that will change the world in 
ways we can only imagine.
About Gadgeon
Gadgeon is known for its expertise in Industrial IoT and engineering 
excellence. We connect devices, operations, and processes to create 
business value, and revolutionize enterprises with the power of data. As 
an end-to-end technology services company, we successfully enabled the 
digital journey of customers with critical digital services ranging from 
embedded systems, cloud app development, mobile app development, 
data & analytics, application modernization, emerging technology based 
solutions, and testing & test automation across the industries such as 
connected factory, telecom & datacom, digital healthcare, CSPs, and 
home & building automation.
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