Any IP-based device is part of the IoT, whether it’s a surveillance camera, door controller, loudspeaker or even a refrigerator. Most IoT devices offer non-proprietary and open standards that allow users to integrate them with other devices, systems and software without restrictions. This is where the true value of the IoT comes in, namely the data these devices generate, which can be mined and analyzed to provide deep insights and intelligence.
In order to be effective, IoT needs to have flexible data models, real-time triggers, be highly scalable, flexible open architecture, data visualization, device management, multi-connect support and end-to-end security.