The Internet of Things. While the discussions around IoT are interesting, in reality what are these \u201cthings\u201d? More importantly, why should operators care? On the surface the answer is simple: The IoT world is all about Monitoring, and Machine to Machine explosive use of networks. It\u2019s all about how to plan for the capacity \u2013 where to invest, when, and how much is needed to meet the IoT demand? This is the realm where Subex Asset Assurance and Network Analytics platforms help operators plan, procure, and place assets to quickly and effectively meet that challenge.<\/p>\n
The Internet of Things, however, goes much deeper than a network optimization discussion. The IoT is ultimately about data. Data about our lives, our spending, our health, the \u201cthings\u201d that support us (power, roads, air quality, resource availability, etc.). The value in the IoT is in the collecting and monetizing of that data.<\/p>\n
Imagine the scope of that data, by walking through a day in a life where IoT is engaged. Waking up is now more about an alarm clock. It\u2019s now about a smart home knowing what day of the week it is, and therefore what time you\u2019ll be wanting to wake. It\u2019s about the home knowing what temperature the water heater needs to maintain to support the amount of water you typically need to shower; it\u2019s about knowing which rooms in your home you\u2019ll be using today, and controlling the environment in those rooms at the right time. It\u2019s about anticipating your food consumption\u2026and warning you when those supplies are low. An even smarter home will seek marketing promotions from local grocers, to give you best options for pricing to replace those depleting supplies.<\/p>\n