The Need for a Robust IoT Management Platform An untethered IoT network is not an asset but a problem waiting to happen. There are risks associated with the lack of a central command system that oversees the performance of the IoT network, firmware updates, as well as the ability to review the collected information. Parken’s IoT management system acts as the central command system for the IoT network. It’s a “serviceable” technology, which qualifies as a long-term technology that can handle the rapidly shifting technology standards easily.