Unreliable service availability- Incomplete network coverage that may be acceptable for human users could lead to unsatisfactory service availability in IoT networks, because machines aren’t always in the same place as humans.Data privacy -If the data is sensitive and violates individuals’ privacy, companies that suffer a breach could be subject to stiff penalties.

Ensuring security- Companies worry about the risk of data loss, but not all IoT deployments have robust end-to-end security.

Costly international deployment- Deploying IoT networks across different geographic regions means dealing with different connectivity service providers, which can be expensive and complex.

Interoperability – IoT networks often involve thousands of devices that must work together, and engineering this can be complex.

Complicated development -The cost and complexity of IoT developments can be difficult to predict and can escalate with unforeseen challenges.

Unclear ROI -Difficulties in assessing deployment and maintenance costs make it hard to predict economic benefits.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling companies to digitalize their services, connect their products and improve their operational efficiency, but implementing IoT is very complex and has the potential to introduce new challenges: When it comes to deploying an IoT solution, companies should understand their connectivity needs before choosing a technology. For example, LowPower Wide-Area (LPWA) networks are being deployed globally to support devices with battery longevity considerations and low data usage, while plans for 5G highspeed networks are being rolled out for high-bandwidth devices. With the explosion of connected IoT devices, cellular operators are rapidly rolling out network solutions designed to support their unique needs. Not only must it be reliable and offer the appropriate quality of service to serve the underlying devices and applications, but it must also be secure enough to stop sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. This makes connectivity an important building block in IoT infrastructure. An IoT-based service depends on the reliability and quality of the connectivity link. A connectivity solution enables applications to interact with devices to monitor, control and manage them, as well as subscriptions. It links physical devices, such as sensors and controllers, and the applications in the cloud that interact with them. Unlike Wi-Fi, they provide wide, geographic coverage, making it much easier for companies to insure they have an “always-on” connection to their asset.Ĭonnectivity enables the best possible communication by creating a bridge between the physical and the digital world. However, long-range cellular technologies based on global standards, like 5G NR, LTE, LTE-M and NB-IoT – are well-suited to provide the connectivity needed for these types of IoT use cases. Wi-Fi also uses large amounts of electricity to transmit data – a particular issue since many assets use battery-powered edge devices to connect to the Internet, and these devices often have to rely on batteries as their sole source of power for their useable life.

These technologies do not provide coverage over large geographic areas, can have difficulty connecting to assets that are located inside buildings, underground, or in rural areas, and are not able to connect to very large numbers of assets in a given area. Wi-Fi and other short-range communications technologies are not well-suited for IoT connectivity.

Cellular technology enables an increased number of assets at the edge, offering you longer battery life and secure, reliable connectivity for all of those devices. Reliable, “always-on” wireless connections to assets allows organizations to deploy IoT applications that let them know where these assets are, how they are being used, if they need maintenance, and other information that they can use to lower costs, reduce equipment downtime, increase employee productivity, and improve customer experiences. It allows companies to scale up quickly, easily and securely, while also providing unique service offerings. Cellular IoT connectivity it is absolutely essential for your IoT strategy.

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