How is internet of things transforming different industries?

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The internet of things (IoT), without a shadow of a doubt, can be considered the most impactful technological evolution of today. IoT is beginning to transform various industries- the way products are being designed, manufactured and delivered. Here's how IoT is impacting the key industries:

Agriculture:

"The world's population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, which will cause global agricultural production to rise 69% between 2010 and 2050", says a report by Insider. And to meet the growing demand, the agricultural industry is embracing to the Internet of Things (IoT) for analytics and greater production capabilities. Be it the extreme weather, deteriorating soil, drying lands or the, collapsing ecosystems, the agriculture industry have its own fair share of problems, and IoT is believed to be the game-changer. IoT's robots, drones, sensors and computer imaging integrated with analytical tools provides farmers with precious insights on the performance of their fields, greenhouses, etc.

"Farmers can use their smartphones to remotely monitor their equipment, crops, and livestock, as well as obtain stats on their livestock feeding and produce. They can even use this technology to run statistical predictions for their crops and livestock. And drones have become an invaluable tool for farmers to survey their lands, perform field analysis, and generate real-time data".

Healthcare:

Healthcare providers are responding to this shift by leveraging technology to phase out paper processes, increasing patient access to health records, and utilizing tools that help the patient send and receive information to and from their doctor(s). Right now, IoT has created a far more connected healthcare environment where patients can feel like they are getting the attention, information, and service they require in today’s age. Key trends that are pushing IoT adoption include:

• Remote Health Monitoring Devices & Mobile Apps – These devices feed patient records with real-time data, perform analysis and send coaching notifications to both providers and patients.
• Wearable Devices – These include that provide instant feedback on patient’s day to day activities such as steps, calories burned, heart rate, etc. and can help preempt and perhaps prevent medical emergencies.
• Patient-Centric Care – Devices that allow providing care tailored to individual patient preferences or needs.

Telecom:

IoT can help telco companies acquire large volumes of critical data. They "can develop information pools with the help of data collected by IoT sensors. Telcos can use the acquired data to generate analytics that can help gain crucial business insights". By utilizing IoT, they can now monitor remote sites more effectively for safety hazards. As the 5G race is on with astonishing download speeds, it will soon give the world broadcast-like delivery of streaming digital content.

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Nabanita Maji
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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