Benefits Of Cloud Computing for IoT Solutions
                     Benefits Of Cloud Computing for IoT Solutions
Satya K Vivek
Writes for Software product engineering and 
IoT engineering services from Gadgeon.
Cloud computing and IoT are both among the biggest technological 
developments in recent times. However, it’s through cloud computing, we 
can truly unlock IoT’s potential and develop smart solutions. If you’re 
unsure why cloud computing and IoT go hand-in-hand, let’s get a better 
understanding of the benefits of cloud computing in IoT solutions.
Reasons for Cloud computing being an integral part of an IoT solution
Let’s examine some of the most obvious and prominent reasons, why 
cloud computing is essential in any IoT solution. 
Data mobility
IoT networks comprise number of smart devices, sensors, and facilities, 
ranging from smartphones to self-driven cars to smart factories. The issue, 
however, is that data needs to be accessed from multi-locations to make 
the solution effective. However, if the data is stored locally, then services 
within the premise only can access these data. Data mobility is critical for 
ensuring the portability of an IoT solution. When the data is stored in a 
cloud environment, it ensures full data mobility and allow users to access, 
process and manage the data from anywhere. 
Cost-effectiveness
This is one of the biggest reasons to choose cloud computing over on-
premises systems. Building your IoT solutions on cloud infrastructure will 
significantly reduce your infrastructure cost including maintenance. With 
flexible cost models for cloud-based infrastructure businesses need to pay 
as they use. Overall leveraging cloud computing is a guaranteed way to 
reduce your cost of operation.
Collaboration
Adopting a cloud-based infrastructure certainly promotes collaborations 
between different teams. It connects employees from different 
departments of an organization, allowing them to work on a project more 
efficiently. Team members can use the cloud platform to share 
information securely and seamlessly.
Scalability
The scalability offered by cloud-computing infrastructures is far greater 
than that of on-premises structures. Cloud-based IoT solutions are 
extremely flexible and can be upscaled or downscaled with ease.
Key considerations for selecting a cloud provider for IoT solutions.
Choosing the right cloud provider for your IoT solutions might prove to be 
a daunting task. Make sure to consider the following factors:
• Security: Information security should be of paramount importance when 
selecting a cloud provider. Check for security certifications and internal 
audit reports to make sure the provider’s security controls are strong 
enough to support and compliment your own security processes.
• Reliability: Of course, you’d want to work with a cloud provider that you 
can count on. Choose a service provider who has established good 
processes to deal with not only planned downtime but also for unplanned 
downtime.
• Performance: The performance of the cloud computing platform would 
influence that of your IoT solution. Hence, make sure to check the 
performance of each provider against their service terms and historical 
performance records at least for last 12 months.
Case studies and examples of successful IoT solutions that leveraged cloud 
computing.
• Coca-Cola Içecek: Coca-Cola Içecek (CCI) is one of the main bottlers in 
the Coca-Cola ecosystem. To improve efficiency by avoiding time-
measurement errors, CCI started feeding their IoT data to the AWS cloud 
and created data models that helped them to improve efficiency of their 
systems.
• DHL Supply Chain: Though DHL Supply Chain works in a primarily labour-
intensive industry, the company is known for its extensive use of robotics 
and automation. The company implemented a centralized hub on the 
cloud to facilitate the simple and rapid integration of new sets of 
equipment.
Cloud computing and IoT – Best when they work together.
Both cloud computing and IoT are here to stay, and they best work 
together. If you’re planning to incorporate IoT solutions into your 
business, building a cloud-based infrastructure is your best choice.
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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