This document discusses the pros and cons of the Internet of Things (IoT). It notes that while IoT enables automation, efficiency, cost savings, communication and instant data access, it also raises privacy and security issues. Additionally, IoT networks are complex and compatibility issues can arise. As IoT increases automation, fewer unskilled jobs may exist. Society could also become overly dependent on technology. However, the future of IoT is promising with an expected 50 billion connected devices by 2020. This growth is creating high demand for IoT professionals in fields like development, security, and systems administration.

1. The Cost of
Convenience:
Pros and Cons of IoT

2. Introduction
• Convenience costs are classified as the extra
price consumers are willing to pay to make
their lives easier.
• Consumers pay for convenience in many
ways without even realizing it.
• And while it may be okay to pay for
convenience every once in a while, it can be
counter productive to eliminating debt.

3. Pros and Cons
of IoT
“Nothing is perfect in this world, everything has
its pros and cons” –Nivendito Sharma

4. Pros – 1. Automation
 Automation leads to
uniformity in tasks, quality
of service and control of
day-to-day tasks without
human intervention.
 Machine-to-machine
communication also helps
maintain transparency
throughout the process.

5. Pros – 2. Efficiency
 Machine-to-machine
interaction provides for
better efficiency, enabling
people to focus on other
jobs.

6. Pros – 3. Cost-Savings
 In addition to the optimal
utilization of energy and
resources, the IoT helps
alleviate the problems
associated with
bottlenecks, breakdowns
and system damages.

7. Pros – 3. Communication
 IoT allows physical devices
to stay connected and
better communicate,
which creates greater
quality control.

8. Pros – 4. Instant Data Access
 More available
information helps
simplify the decision
making process, making
life easier to manage.

9. Cons – 1. Privacy and Security
 As many of our everyday
appliances, machines and
services become connected to
the internet, much more
information is readily available.
 It makes it harder to keep
confidential information out of
the hands of hackers and other
unauthorized users.

10.  Because the IoT is such a
vast, diverse network, a
single failure in either the
software or hardware can
have disastrous
consequences.
Cons – 2. Compatibility

11. Cons – 3. Complexity
 Because the IoT is such a
vast, diverse network, a
single failure in either the
software or hardware can
have disastrous
consequences.

12.  As IoT brings in more
consistent automation,
we could see a decline
in the need for
unskilled employees in
the workplace.
Cons – 4. Less Jobs

13. Cons – 5. Technologically
Dependent Life
 As our lives become
more and more
dependent on
technology, basic
human interaction
skills will be reduced
across society.

14. The future of IoT
and Career Opportunities

15. The future of IoT
 The internet of things
(IoT) is revolutionizing
every industry, from
home appliances to
agriculture to space
exploration

16.  Since the advent of cloud computing, we’ve seen
an exponential growth in the number of sensor-
enabled devices connected to the internet—and
every sign points to that growth accelerating in the
coming years, with anywhere from 26 to 50 billion
IoT units installed by 2020. That’s why IoT
professionals are currently a hot commodity.
The future of IoT

17. Career Fields Within IoT
 In such a rapidly
growing field, new and
improved technologies
are constantly being
developed.
DEVELOPMENT

18. Career Fields Within IoT
 Designs to identify and
understand potential
vulnerabilities and
issues is a great first
step in creating new
designs that are more
secure and more
“future-proof.”
SECURITY

19. JOBS IN IoT
 Without software, the
IoT wouldn’t exist.
Software developers
are integral to the
production of IoT
devices.
IoT/Cloud Software Developer

20. JOBS IN IoT
 IoT infrastructure architects
solve business problems by
implementing IoT devices
such as intelligent sensors,
security appliances and
networking devices.
IoT Infrastructure Architect

21. JOBS IN IoT
 As in any industry,
systems administrators
are crucial to the
success of the IoT.
IoT Systems Administrator

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23. Sources:
https://www.futureoftech.org/internet-of-
things/6-career-opportunities-in-iot/