All about Internet of Things (IoT).
                     All about Internet 
of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things
• IoT is a system of interrelated computing devices, 
machines, objects and people, with the ability to 
transfer data over a network without human 
interaction.
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Technologies
• IoT comprises of technologies like real-time 
analytics, machine learning, commodity sensors, 
embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, 
home and building automation.
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What does it do?
• IoT refers to billions of physical devices around 
the world connected to the Internet, collecting 
and sharing data in real-time, without human 
assistance. Connecting these devices have given 
them digital intelligence.
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Examples
• Any simple thing can be converted into an IoT device 
if it is connected to the Internet and can be 
controlled on a smart device. A light bulb or an AC 
which can be switched on with your phone is an IoT 
device.
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History
• The idea of adding sensors and intelligence to basic 
objects was discussed back in 1990s, but progress 
was slow since technology wasn’t ready, as chips 
were too big and bulky, and connectivity wasn’t 
strong.
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How big is it?
• It is predicted that there will be 41.6 billion IoT 
devices by 2025. Smart homes and wearable 
devices is an increasing trend, followed by IoT 
devices for security cameras and building 
automation.
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Benefits
• IoT has helped business to increase agility and 
efficiency, giving more insights to companies on 
real-time data and analysis to make production 
systems more responsive.
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Privacy issues
• Privacy threats, potential for social control and 
political manipulation is a concern in the IoT 
technology. Digital surveillance right upto personal 
home spaces may be a massive violation of 
privacy.
Benefits
• IoT has helped business to increase agility and 
efficiency, giving more insights to companies on 
real-time data and analysis to make production 
systems more responsive.
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Security
• Security is another biggest concern in adopting IoT 
technology. There can be cyber attacks on IoT 
devices threatening personal assets and 
information, since cybercrime is higher than 
before.
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