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Ever since the internet boom, there has been a sudden explosion of web based applications such as monitoring systems gained quite popularity. However, as technology is undergoing innovation, we are seeing a bundle of emerging technologies contributing towards operational scalability and flexibility.
IoT applications and cloud computing technologies are key drivers of innovation today as they are expected to create a surge in demand for smart power monitoring systems and even powerful SCADA systems. These two technologies – IoT and cloud computing are said to be the major contributors of the fourth industrial revolution and believe it or not, they are becoming an integral part of our lives.
There are sectors that have accepted this as the future and started adopting IoT application development as a part of their digital transformation roadmap. However, the major challenge is that enterprises are keen on IoT application development without understanding or analyzing the core set of challenges that they are facing. It has also been observed that there is a large chunk of enterprises, who don’t have any software technology background, but are quite committed to provisioning devices that are internet-connected.
The concern here is that this approach has always proven to be a disastrous one and it will have tremendous repercussions in terms of time and efforts; subsequently tarnishing the image and integrity of IoT.
So, typically there are four major challenges that enterprises and developers should consider while they are venturing into the field of IoT
IoT application development is not just about computer and smartphones. Today we also see lot of specialized IoT devices that are created to address specific requirements of customers – be it on home automation side or business application side. For instance, having a smart refrigerator will serve the purpose, but it should be compatible enough to adopt to the changing IoT landscape itself and be able to establish connectivity throughout its lifespan.
IoT applications and cloud computing technologies are key drivers of innovation today as they are expected to create a surge in demand for smart power monitoring systems and even powerful SCADA systems. These two technologies – IoT and cloud computing are said to be the major contributors of the fourth industrial revolution and believe it or not, they are becoming an integral part of our lives.
There are sectors that have accepted this as the future and started adopting IoT application development as a part of their digital transformation roadmap. However, the major challenge is that enterprises are keen on IoT application development without understanding or analyzing the core set of challenges that they are facing. It has also been observed that there is a large chunk of enterprises, who don’t have any software technology background, but are quite committed to provisioning devices that are internet-connected.
The concern here is that this approach has always proven to be a disastrous one and it will have tremendous repercussions in terms of time and efforts; subsequently tarnishing the image and integrity of IoT.
So, typically there are four major challenges that enterprises and developers should consider while they are venturing into the field of IoT
Connectivity of Devices
The primary challenge that any enterprise faces is to connect devices to the internet and to the cloud platform. A major factor that is contributing to this challenge is the application environment of the device and availability of the right communication infrastructure for these devices.IoT application development is not just about computer and smartphones. Today we also see lot of specialized IoT devices that are created to address specific requirements of customers – be it on home automation side or business application side. For instance, having a smart refrigerator will serve the purpose, but it should be compatible enough to adopt to the changing IoT landscape itself and be able to establish connectivity throughout its lifespan.
Privacy & Security
Security surrounding IoT applications has always been a matter of concern and has been a controversial subject as well. Hence, service providers need to consider various factors when it comes to security, such as:
- Security of physical attributes
- Security of information/data exchange
- Cloud storage security
- Security concerns around updates, upgrades and vulnerabilities
