The Internet of things (IoT) is a technology that empowers devices to communicate and share data. The primary goal of IoT technology is to improve business processes, consumer products and open with sensors, gateways, devices, and platforms. It has brought a momentous change in the way how businesses operate, and its impact is only going to grow significantly in the coming years as a part of the industrial revolution.

Wireless technology has come a long way in the last couple of decades. Back in the 80s & 90s pagers were the classic example of wireless tech for day-to-day communications. While pagers could support extremely limited amount of data sharing for communication through wireless RF (radio frequency) channel, everybody realized that there can also be two-way voice-based or mobility-based applications of wireless technology. Who would’ve imagined 20 years ago that anyone with authorized access, from any remote location, could monitor, take actions, or instruct devices to perform certain tasks at home or any place they want through completely wireless technologies.

Security is the reason why IT infrastructure and OT have been separated from the rest of the utility as it plays a vital role in controlling business-critical processes and assets. However, for technological innovation, leveraging OT along with IT is essential and the security aspects that restrict the integration must be resolved. Digital twins and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) are emerging technology trends that do not mesh well with isolated systems.

Connectivity is a critical part of the IoT (Internet of Things) to function effectively or even to exist. IoT-enabled devices have become a part of our lives and routines and going far beyond. These devices can interact and communicate over the internet and be monitored and controlled remotely.