• The internet has certainly changed the way we live, work, think, feel, and behave. The way humans solved problems in the past has now evolved through the power the worldwide web offers.

     

    Over the years, programming has become easier and more accessible, bringing about rapid innovation and technological advancement.

     

    Connectivity now goes beyond computers, laptops, and mobile devices to various machines and daily items such as cars, home appliances, office devices, and more. The Internet of Things or IoT is certainly making industries and cities around the world much, much smarter.

     

    With IoT sim cards, it’s easier to make “things” smart and address various industry problems. Here are some industry problems that can be solved by IoT.

     

    1. Security Management

    When it comes to the security of your business, IoT can definitely help save the day. IoT sim cards can be applied to various devices that can be connected to sensors such as clothing with biometric sensors, facial recognition, footprint sensors, and more to increase the security of homes, offices, and buildings.

     

    Just imagine the applications—doors can be unlocked through facial recognition, lights can be activated with motion or footprint sensors, the camera is activated and a live feed is triggered on your smartphone, or the police can automatically be notified if an intruder breaks a lock in your home.

    2. Health Emergencies

    Today, more hospital equipment and tools are interconnected with each other. A heart monitor that’s connected to the nurse’s station, for instance, will automatically trigger an alarm when the patient goes into tachycardia, bradycardia, and other cardiac emergencies.

     

    An out-patient’s health status can be monitored by doctors and health professionals remotely. Indeed, IoT can help save lives by connecting people with health professionals in real time.

    3. Road Traffic Management

    Overpopulation in large cities and urban areas lead to the growth of the number of vehicles on the road, resulting in traffic congestion on major roads and highways.

     

    Connected devices powered by IoT sim cards such as traffic lights, smartphones, cars, GPS devices, and cameras can be used to monitor traffic patterns, inform drivers of traffic situations, and help governments determine appropriate solutions to traffic problems.

     

    When roads are congested, it results in a delay in response time of ambulances and emergency teams. A city in Andhra Pradesh, India, for example, installed IoT devices in their ambulances that communicate with traffic signals, so emergency vehicles can quickly navigate through the city.

    4. Energy Conservation

    The world’s natural resources are already depleting, and people are starting to feel the repercussions of a wasteful lifestyle. As such, energy conservation is vital in today’s world. Not only does it help households save money, but it also encourages consumers to be more conscious about preserving natural resources.

     

    IoT has made homes smarter, so its application in energy conservation is more accessible. Smart appliances can inform homeowners of real-time consumption so that they can monitor their energy usage.

     

    Reports can easily be generated or extracted, allowing homeowners to monitor their daily, weekly, and monthly energy consumption accurately. In addition, sensors can be installed so that when owners leave the house, appliances will automatically turn off to conserve energy.

    5. Agricultural Problems

    A bountiful harvest relies heavily on natural events, elements, and conditions. IoT can help farmers and agricultural workers predict these occurrences, so they can properly plan and strategize.

     

    Additionally, farming and agriculture can be physically laborious, but when equipment is connected to these planning devices, the manual labor can be automated. For instance, a temperature sensor can automatically tell the sprinklers to turn on when the reading is high.

     

    The internet of things is paving the way for smart solutions to various industry problems. As the technology evolves, so do these solutions become more sophisticated, leading to a better quality of life and better business opportunities.

     

    IoT has now gone beyond the smart home, and is being applied everywhere you go. In the years to come, expect more devices to become connected with each other through IoT sim cards.

     

Nina Pineda

Niana is an enthusiastic IoT writer. 

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  • The Internet of Things, otherwise known as IoT, is one of the biggest overall trends shaping the world at present. IoT devices are having a tremendous impact on commercial security and business security in general.

     

    However, the effects of the Internet of Things are extending beyond security at present. Almost all industries are being affected by this mega-trend in some way. The year 2018 is only going to represent another turning point in the development of this cultural change.

    Here we will discuss some of the top IoT trends to watch out for this 2018.

    Consumer Devices Are Being Changed

    People will find that many older devices will be updated in order to make them part of the Internet of Things in a whole new way. This is significant in that people will see a lot of devices from an older generation of technology brought forward. It’s not just newer devices that are being affected by the Internet of Things. Older devices are part of the same trend. Over the next few months, people should watch Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, Microsoft Cortana, and Google Home change with the times.

    Many Changes Are Occurring With Healthcare & Medical Technology

    The fact that it’s easier for people to use devices to monitor their health statistics in the modern world is literally a trend that is saving lives. People can get devices that will employ sensors that will monitor a wide range of different health statistics, including blood pressure. This information can be sent to different healthcare providers, and it can also be stored in databases.

     

    As such, doctors treating patients will have a lot of information to draw on when they are treating the patients in the first place. This is much more efficient. Having to rely on a person’s blood pressure readings every few months or so creates knowledge gaps, and many people don’t go for checkups twice a year. Doctors sometimes don’t have any data at all to use.

     

    This huge Internet of Things trend is also creating a situation where different researchers care deeply about getting data from the public. This is data that they can use in their own research. Many researchers struggle to actually get the data that they need in order to make advances in the first place. They have to create and design a lot of research studies, while also struggling to get the funding that they need.

     

    Getting such a huge amount of data from a wide range of different sources, which is actually possible in the Information Age and with the Internet of Things, may revolutionize all of medical science.

    Maintaining Higher Security Standards Will Be Easier

    Business security has always been compromised by the fact that most security devices are only able to provide moderate snapshots of what is going on in a particular building. This is less likely to be a problem in the age of the Internet of Things. This is an era in which people will be able to really gain a great deal of data on a particular environment right away.

     

    Sensors can be positioned in many different areas throughout a given building in the modern world. It’s more or less possible to monitor everything that is happening with a given building as it is happening. In the age of the Internet of Things, this will only make it easier for security professionals that are trying to find a way to anticipate problems before they happen.

     

    In addition to the fact that it’s going to be easier for them to prevent problems, investigating problems will be very easy in the modern world. There will be so much data for forensic specialists to work with, and security teams will find it relatively simple to retrace their steps and figure out what’s happening.

    ControlAny Provides An Integrated Solution With IoT Devices

    There are several businesses in the market which aim to implement a way of smart living in new builds. One in particular is ControlAny – a company which offers home owners and residential builders a complete home automation platform. Providing a concept of smart living, ControlAny provides an integrated solution with IoT devices.

     

    ControlAny offers IoT solutions in several segments, including Environmental Monitoring Sensors and Smart Devices Connectivity. For instance, a combination of cloud computing and IoT technology can create a different way of managing and understanding the natural environment.

     

    Final Thoughts

     

    The Internet of Things is creating a society that has eyes and ears everywhere. The amount of data available will increase as a result. With all of the different sensors present in the general environment, people will have an easier time with keep track of what is going on around them. Medical technology, security technology, and even older existing information technology will all be altered as a result. The Internet of Things is linking all of these different devices together in a new way, promoting unity and strength.

Simon Parker

This article was written by Simon Parker. Simon Parker has over 70 years of shared experience with Minerva Security, dealing with commercial business security and fire alarm systems.

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  • “Innovation is change that unlocks new value”James Notter.

     

    As artificial intelligence, virtual reality (and more!) penetrate the very fabric of our lifestyle, the Internet of Things is connecting the future. The IoT industry is expected to reach a whopping $30 Bn spread by the year 2020. The home is the first territory for IoT innovation and has seen rapid growth in the last decade. From talking fridges to microwaves to thermostats that keep your home cozy when you are away to lights that automatically detect your mood, our homes are at the forefront of the IoT revolution.

     

    But there is a problem we still have to address- the centralization of devices. With each new device, a separate set of utilities find space in your home (chords, cables, remotes, charging stations – it never ends!) For the consumer to enjoy his/her connectivity with ease, an “all-in-one-place” feature is crucial.

     

    Presenting ControlAny(s) BEAK– a device that is at the center of your connected home.

     

    The BEAK is a smart solution to control many daily use objects such as the TV, Air Conditioners, music devices, projectors and even your house lights- with just an app! It is an innovative and affordable solution targeted to simplify and redefine the concept of Smart Living. Want to set the perfect individual room temperature, turn on the lights as soon as you walk in, have a home theater in a jiffy and eliminate the use of all remotes? The BEAK with its integrated IoT solution connects different smart devices together for seamless flow of information.

     

    The BEAK’s signature feature is that it’s third party device friendly. It supports popular devices such as the Philips Hue, SmartThings, Nest, Wink, Sonos, Amazon Echo, the list continues. The app intuitive interface is suited for easy and smooth operation of your home.

     

    Physically, it’s looks no bigger than your router in size and has a low power high performance CPU to keep your smart home running at optimum capacity. It can control big and small appliances easily with no harm to you.

     

    The BEAK has received critical acclaim at the largest consumer electronics expo of the world- CES 2018. The internet of things has the power to change the world. Experience the change with BEAK. We invite you to check out the ultimate ergonomic, compact and modern solution for your smart home at our CES Eureka Park Stall #52127

     

    Many devices, one BEAK. Welcome to your future.

     

    Let’s meet at CES 2018

Elena Cooper

Elena Cooper is IoT Specialist and Digital Marketing Executive at ControlAny. Well-known to the IoT ecosystem, this expert derives industry-leading automation solutions for redefined connected experience. Elena likes to be updated on innovation in IoT domain and shares her knowledge by writing on IoT automation solutions and its real world applications.

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