(Connecting to) Data is One of Today’s Most Valuable Commodities
Data is important, but working with it is crucial. The list of applications is practically endless — laptops, cellphones, fleet management, Point of Sale, electronic medical charting, restaurant temperature sensors, retail traffic analysis, seismic sensors, safety equipment status sensors. It’s a data rich world, but potential is only realized when you perfect how it’s collected, accessed, managed, secured, and maintained — for day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and future viability.
What is Connectivity, Bandwidth Demand, Smart Devices, and Internet of Things
Big data means expansive data. Connections with and between billions of physical devices around the world help individuals live better lives, empower communities/organizations to make informed decisions, and provide greater visibility. This may seem like a great definition, but it only scratches the surface. To help you along, we’ve created a short guide to get you up to speed — everything from examples of what you can do, to the challenges you can overcome.
Modernize Ideas and Your Network
For connected devices that you can’t plug a wire into, you’re potentially looking at a mobility solution. Of course, some mobile solutions also give you the option to insert a device that replaces the long run of wire, with powerful economic and functional benefit. Traditional copper networks are being retired, mobile/smart replacement solutions not only take the place of their tried-and-true predecessors, they can often be a cost-saving upgrade, with more capability, visibility, and confidence due to planned failover.
Internet of Things, Smart Devices, AI/ML
Retail sensors measuring foot traffic. Healthcare connected devices. Restaurant temp sensors. Highway seismic sensors tracking traffic load. Apple AirTags. IoT implementation can help get more information, when needed, with less hassle, and more benefits. As you can imagine, that’s a lot of data. Task based AI/ML, where a system learns and works on its own free of oversight, can help manage this flood of information, notifying you when something needs your attention, or performing tasks without requiring attention.
Deploy, Develop, and Manage
What was once the domain of in-house IT, is now routinely outsourced/delivered as a service. Organizations can have pre-configured, ready-out-of-the-box solutions (like laptops or road sensors), ship directly to the user or location, with long-term device management. You can find off-the-shelf tech, or design, test, and have it built. An interesting fact, 60% of IoT fails in the Proof of Concept (POC) stage — which makes a strong argument for using pre-built solutions or choosing tried-and-true developers when possible.
Continuity, Connect, & Optimum Performance
You may have found the most affordable insurance policy, whether to replace a circuit should it fail or as part of an SD-WAN solution to provide paths for data to flow optimally. Consider the options and implement your “mix” for best results, including adopting your own fixed wireless solutions or taking advantage of fixed wireless networks that are available in many major cities. This may not be your primary mode of connection, but it could service a single purpose device or be part of a larger strategy.
We are Your Mobility, Wireless, and IoT Experts
You have so many exciting options available to you — traditional, explorative, and transformative. As your trusted technology experts, we will work with, and advocate for you, to select the right solution, or combination of solutions, to meet your requirements from our portfolio of over 200 technology solution Providers. We have the resources to help you identify your requirements, adapt accordingly, and be prepared for the future.
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