Internet of Things (IoT)

What is The Internet of Things (IoT)? 

IoT or ‘The Internet of Things’ is this year’s buzz term. So, what is it exactly? Technically, it’s a system of interconnected computer devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. Put simply, it’s how you connect your fridge, Amazon Alexa or even a dog to the internet.

Why use the Internet of Things (IoT)?

For consumers IoT is starting to transform their homes, making their lives easier by connecting appliances and gadgets to everything from online shopping, home entertainment and all manner of health monitors. Likewise, for your business IoT is a cost-effective way to regulate and monitor everything – and as IoT devices can be connected to each other and controlled to improve efficiency. A good example is by enabling employees to work remotely with IoT devices, maximizing productivity. 

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