The Internet of Things (IoT)
Refers to the ever-growing network of physical objects that feature an IP address for internet connectivity. It is the communication that occurs between these objects and other Internet-enabled devices and systems.Â
Examples of objects that can fall into the scope of Internet of Things include:Â
- cars
- thermostats
- alarm clocks
- speaker systems
- vending machines
- electronic appliances
- connected security systems
- lights in household | commercial environments
- and more...
Businesses can leverage IoT applications to automate safety tasks for example: notify authorities when a fire extinguisher in the building is blocked) to performing real-world A/B testing using networked cameras and sensors to detect how customers engage with products.