The increase in the internet speed has spawned multiple use cases and technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. This enables the existence of a network layout that connects various gadgets and electronic devices (enabled with Wi-Fi connectivity) to share and exchange data. This way a user is able to operate any of the Internet of Things or IoT- enabled devices using a portable device such as a smartphone.
While IoT has a number of interesting and possible applications for personal use, there is a wider scope to it for industrial use as well (popularly known as Industrial IoT or IIoT). However in order to widen its coverage and improve adoption rates it is important that companies already utilizing IIoT improve the yields they derive from this technology. This can become an automatic impetus for companies to embrace this technology in the near future.
IIoT’s increasing role increases the scope to a wider platform that covers innovation opportunities at governmental levels as well. In addition, many major companies are looking forward to adapting this evolving technology in their products and services to ensure a much faster and convenient way of communicating with devices. Here are some possible areas:
To ensure a higher level of analytical and prognostic processing, companies can use this high-end innovation to optimize the manufacturing and repairing techniques for their products. Many private and public sectors around the world including the U.S. Army’s Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA) operation has been implementing IoT aspects for increasing the performance of production. The operation unit further noted that there was a decrease in the manufacturing break by almost 20% after the adaptation of Internet of Things-enabled units.
Another major advancement opportunity using IIoT is in the energy and utility sectors. With it, these sectors can use predictive methods to analyze and maintain the power for continuous supply of energy wherever needed.
Managing infrastructure is quite hectic. However, with the use of IoT, there is a chance of improving the building operations. Some have already implemented it and have already experienced a dropdown of 20 percent in the infrastructure costs.
Any company that is using this technology understands the benefits. One of them is that a customer who purchases a unit from such a company may never even have to speak directly to its customer service for a complaint about a product. This is because IoT enabled devices analyze and predict any maintenance requirements or defects in the products to keep them working as well as communicate with the end customers more effectively. A major brand who has implemented this technology is Whirlpool.
Internet of Things also has a great opportunity in improving logistics service providers. Its implementation can easily reduce the time it takes to transit various shipments as well as reduce chances of errors or fraud. Such attributes enable companies to keep track of the shipping documents, any digital signatures, inventory management, etc., to enable a much higher level of transportation process.
Thus, with IoT there is great chance of improving not just your residential areas, but also the industrial sectors. So, are you ready for the IIoT technology implementation in your commercial layout?
