IoT Infrastructure is Witnessing Massive Adoption Worldwide as it is being used in Energy and Water Utility Projects

 

IoT infrastructure refers to internet usage that is utilized in order to facilitate business functions. There are many ways in which this type of technology can be implemented and one way is through the implementation of software applications. With traditional software systems, there is a need for system monitoring and maintenance. In order for the systems to continue running at peak levels, regular monitoring and maintenance must occur. This can be difficult for several reasons. For instance, when a maintenance occurs, it may disrupt device operation or it may require additional resources that aren't currently available within the company or organization.

The IoT devices will require real-time data analytics in order to support device operation and to keep the system running at peak efficiency. In order to do this, the IoT infrastructure must have access to a cloud services provider. The cloud services provider will provide the necessary resources, order for the IoT devices to obtain and process real-time data. The IoT will rely on a network of devices communicating through open-source software applications to report their location, condition, time, and other useful information to an end user. Typically, this information is communicated via a Bluetooth connection or a Wi-Fi connection.

Once the device sends this information to the end user, they will be able to map the location of the device and determine how it is being protected, secured, or networked to the rest of the world. This mapping capability is particularly helpful for security and enforcement agencies, as well as for corporate security purposes. The most common form of connectivity used in the IoT infrastructure is MQTT or Multi-Product Trace Technology. This technology allows for devices to be linked together that may be quite far away, yet can interact with each other in real-time. The biggest benefit of using MQTT is that it allows companies and individuals to more efficiently manage their assets without having to deploy large amounts of physical equipment. Recently, in Germany, Zenner IoT Solutions GmbH, a LoRaWAN system integrator, collaborated with Kerlink to deploy the LoRaWAN network for energy and water utility.