What is IoT?

The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to the billions of devices around the world that are now connected to the internet. Thanks to the advances in the semiconductor industry we can now connect virtually anything to the internet.

From lights to lighthouses, from hire bicycles to boats, from coffee machines to cattle trackers virtually anything can and is being connected to the internet. Connecting these devices and their sensors allows us to communicate in real time from anywhere in the world. IoT enabled devices can collect data or control machines and systems remotely without the need for any human involvement. IoT turns our once dumb devices into far smarter devices and this intelligence can be used to make our businesses more responsive, increasing efficiency and giving us valuable data to spot new trends and drive far reaching improvements for everyone.