What Does IoT Mean and What Function Does It Have

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The internet has a very crucial role in helping modern men do their activities. That’s why we have a new term today: the IoT. It’s the short for Internet of Things. The existence of IoT in this digital transformation era is highly required by businesses, especially businesses in different industrial sectors. So, what are Internet of Things of Things facts that you should know?

IoT

Internet of Things refers to a new technology where an object can be connected to others and do activities (such as data transfer) through the provided connections without the need of third party involvement (like humans or computers) to fully function properly. This term was first introduced by Kevin Ashton, an English tech expert.

He described that this Internet of Things technology can be considered as the eyes and ears of the computers. Through Internet of Things (and its concept), other technologies, such as sensors or software, can execute difficult and sophisticated processes while still being connected to the internet.

The Elements Forming Internet of Things Ecosystem

To create the proper ecosystem for Internet of Things, we need more than just smart devices and equipment. We also need other supporting elements which play crucial role in making the ecosystem work and operate.

Connectivity

The first element would be the connectivity or the relays among networks. In Internet of Things alone, there is a possibility that we can set up a new network. The network is especially designed and created to be made by the Internet of Things devices.

Sensors

The second important element is the sensors. This would be a determining element that differentiates the machines (from Internet of Things) from other sophisticated machines. With the sensors, machines would be able to determine which instrument can convert the passive nature of IoT machines to the active (and more integrated) machines.

AI

Known as Artificial Intelligence, this term has spoken volumes of what it’s all about. This is a man-made artificial intelligence technology that can be implemented or programmed into machines so that those machines can think and act like the real humans. There are several branches of the AI. One of which is Machine Learning.

In Internet of Things, almost all machines and devices can be smart machines. That’s why Internet of Things has a very strong impact and influence to human lives entirely. As a part of the Internet of Things, AI has the main function to develop and design algorithm, collect data, and also install network.

How Internet of Things Works

This is how the Internet of Things works: This system makes use of programming instructions. Each command can create interactions and connections to other (already connected) devices without any user intervention. In this stage, humans are only responsible for monitoring every device’s behavior and how the machines work when they are active.

It’s undeniable that IoT has a crucial role in this modern world. It’s not really surprising when this kind of technology is being applied to many industrial sectors in the world. In Indonesia alone, Cyberplus can help business to generate and manage energy resources properly when this Internet of Things technology is being applied.