This document provides an introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT). It discusses the evolution of connected devices from pre-Internet to today's IoT world. Key aspects covered include the history of IoT from 1969 to present, common communication models, potential application areas and values across different sectors like human, home, retail, offices and more. Issues around security, privacy, standards and regulations with IoT are also highlighted. The top IoT companies and a view of the growing installed base of connected devices worldwide by 2025 are presented. Microsoft Azure architecture for IoT is reviewed at a high level.
2. About Author
Mah mou d Ab d Al Rah man Zaki
• 17 years of experience in
information technology
• Bachelor degree in computer
science
• Master of science in information
systems management
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3. IoT
What is the Internet of Things ?
•The Internet of things (IoT) is a system of
interrelated computing devices, mechanical
and digital machines provided with unique
identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer
data over a network without requiring
human-to-human or human-to-computer
interaction
4. IoT
Evolution of the Internet
Pre-Internet
• Experience photo
calls and messages
to communicate with
people
Internet
world
• Access to
published
information
from all the
world
Social media
• Socializing and
networking
with people all
round the
world
Internet of
things
• Connecting
devices over
the internet
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History of IoT
1969 - 2000
- Internet established
- TCP/IP protocol became public to everyone
- The world first connected online device.
- IBM introduced the first machine to machine
protocol for connected devices
- The term internet of things and established
auto ID center a global research network of
academic labs
- LG announced first connected refrigerator
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History of IoT
2005 to 2011
• The united nation announced the first
mentions IoT in an international
telecommunication union report
• Bluetooth enhanced
• Google introduced a self driving vehicle
• Bluetooth enhanced
• The new IPv6 protocol
7. IoT
History of IoT
2013
• Google raises the google glass
controlled through voice and can
display objects in front of the lens
8. IoT
SaaS, PaaS and IaaS
• Google Apps, Dropbox, Salesforce,
Cisco WebEx, Concur, GoToMeeting
SaaS: Software as a
Service
• Windows Azure, Heroku, Force.com,
Google App Engine, Apache Stratos
PaaS: Platform as a
Service
• Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco
Metapod, Microsoft Azure
IaaS: Infrastructure
as a Service
11. IoT
IoT values
Human
• Devices (wearables and in gestibles) to
monitor and maintain human health
and wellness; disease management,
increased fitness, higher productivity
Home • Home controllers and security systems
12. IoT
IoT values
Retail
environment
• Stores, banks, restaurants, arenas
anywhere consumers consider and buy;
self-checkout, in-store offers, inventory
optimization
Offices
• Energy management and security in
office buildings; improved productivity,
including for mobile employees
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IoT values
Factories
• Places with repetitive work routines,
including hospitals and farms; operating
efficiencies, optimizing equipment use
and inventory
Worksites
• Mining, oil and gas, construction;
operating efficiencies, predictive
maintenance, health and safety
14. IoT
IoT values
Vehicles
• Vehicles including cars, trucks, ships,
aircraft, and trains; condition based
maintenance, usage-based design, pre-
sales analytics
Cities
• Public spaces and infrastructure in
urban settings; adaptive traffic control,
smart meters, environmental
monitoring, resource management
15. IoT
IoT values
Outside
• Outside uses include railroad tracks,
autonomous vehicles (outside urban
locations), and flight navigation; real-
time routing, connected navigation,
shipment tracking
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Top 5 perceived benefits of IoT
Cost savings from operational efficiencies
New / better streams of data to improve decision-making
Staff productivity gains
Better visibility / monitoring of assets throughout the organization
New / better customer experiences
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Top best Internet of things companies
Cisco (San Jose, CA)
Huawei (Shenzhen,
Guangdong)
SAP (Walldorf,
Germany)
Siemens IoT Analytics
Company (Berlin ,
Germany)
IBM (New York, U.S.)
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References
• Introduction to Internet of things - P r em K uma r B a d r i
• McKinsey Global Institute - The Internet of Things: Mapping the value beyond the
hype
• wikipedia
• Comptia
• Statista
• Softwaretestinghelp
• A STUDY ON IOT ARCHITECTURE FOR IOT APPLICATION DOMAINS
• bmc
