IoT software systems are computer programs that enable interconnected devices to communicate with each other and access internet data. They consist of a combination of communication networks, sensors, databases, software applications, and user interfaces. Benefits of IoT software systems include improved operational efficiency, reduced cost, and improved safety and security.
Types of IoT software systems include data processing tools, intelligence platforms, edge computing systems, cloud computing technologies, analytics, visualization, and security solutions.
Examples of IoT software systems include:
-Data Processing Tools: These are programs that enable analysis of large volumes of data collected from sensors and other devices connected to the Internet. These tools can be used to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in the data that can then be used to make decisions or take action.
-Intelligence Platforms: These are platforms that enable the automatic collection, transmission, storage, and analysis of sensor data. Common examples include the IBM Watson IoT platform and Microsoft Azure IoT Suite.
-Edge Computing Systems: These are platforms that enable sensors to operate autonomously by processing the data from the sensor locally rather than having to transmit it over the Internet for analysis. Common examples include Google Cloud Edge and Microsoft Azure Edge.
-Cloud Computing Technologies: These are platforms that enable us to store and analyze large volumes of data using cloud computing technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure.
-Analytics, Visualization & Security Solutions: These are tools that enable us to analyze data from connected devices in order to identify trends and patterns, visualize how the data is related to each other, or apply security measures to protect the data from unauthorized access. Examples include Splunk or Holograms.
IoT software systems are systems designed to connect ‘things’ such as machines and everyday objects to the internet. This allows these objects to be controlled and monitored remotely, providing a range of benefits.