What is Internet of Things

Internet of things (IoT) refers to devices which contain sensors, processing ability, software and other technologies that connect and share data with other devices and systems over the Internet or other communication networks. Internet of things encapsulates electronics, communication and computer science engineering. The term "Internet of things" has been deemed a misnomer because the devices need not be connected to the internet but to some network and be individually addressable.

The field has emerged as the confluence of various technologies, including ubiquitous computing, commodity sensors, increasingly powerful embedded systems, and machine learning. Older fields of embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, control systems, and automation-both home and building-independent and together-enable the Internet of things. In the consumer market, IoT is most synonymous with "smart home" products, which are the devices and appliances connected in lighting fixtures, thermostats, home security systems, cameras, and other home appliances that assist in supporting one or more common ecosystems and can be controlled using devices associated with that ecosystem such as smartphones and smart speakers. It is applied in healthcare systems.

This has grown concerns on the risks that are emerging in the development of IoT technologies and products, particularly from a point of view related to privacy and security; hence, industry and government movements to address these have emerged through the development of international and local standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks. IoT is prone to security breaches and privacy concerns because of their characteristic interconnection. What creates the regulatory ambiguities arising from the way these devices communicate via the wireless is the complication of jurisdictional boundaries of the data transfer at once.

The touch of the Internet of Things in our environment brings a lighter feel and ushers a fresh technological era. My expectation is that we will enjoy long-term benefits from the numerous innovative applications that will not only uplift our daily lives but also many industrial sectors as this technology continues to grow.