Defining IoT: What is it and Why do We Need it?

If you’ve spent a bit of time in the tech industry, the odds are good that you’ve heard the term IoT. Even those who aren’t overly familiar with technology may have heard the phrase, though they may not know it.

IoT stands for Internet of Things. It generally refers to a network of physical devices and objects that connect, exchanging data. For example, a smart home has many devices capable of communicating with one another (and the homeowner). They use cameras, software, and sensors to notice certain things within the environment. All of this information is then shared through an internet connection.

Unsurprisingly, this sort of technology has potential within many different industries. Let’s dive into why IoT is potentially significant to us all.

IoT Importance

Looking at the above example should help clarify why IoT technology is essential. It has the power to transform the way humans look at the world – and communicate with it. It makes our lives easier, more comfortable, and more accessible. Likewise, it allows for efficiency, thanks to automation and other potentials.

Benefits

How does IoT have the potential to change the world? For starters, it helps people gather and utilize more information than ever before. Frequently, we rely on data to help make a stronger decision. Thus, ease of information can quickly equate to better decisions being made.

Second, there’s no denying the benefit of tracking and monitoring. People use this technology to monitor their homes, offices, and businesses. Tracking and monitoring are about more than security. It also has the potential to help track products or supplies within a home or business, alerting users when new supplies are needed.

Likewise, businesses can utilize the technology to streamline work within the company – and that is only the beginning. Automation has already begun to change many industries, reducing employees’ workload on a global scale.

Finally, IoT has the potential to save money. Automation, efficient monitoring, and more all cut down on operation costs. Individuals and businesses alike can save money while getting more out of their technology investments. Remember, these are only a few of how IoT is important. In truth, this technology is limited only by our imagination.

About Karl Motey

​Karl Motey has spent his entire career working with mergers and acquisitions, and has become quite the expert in his field. Motey started out as a strategy consultant in business development and marketing. Motey quickly became the Vice President of Business Development for Spansion, Inc. Motey is extremely proud of the fact that while in this role, he drove over 20% of the licensing revenue or their new product. Motey did this through negotiation, product development, and successful communication.

Motey served several years as a Business and Corporate Development Consultant for Adesto Technologies. Karl was in charge of driving all corporate development, valuation analysis, synergy analysis, and more. With the integration of S3 Semiconductor and Echelon, Motey increased revenue by 50%.

Currently, Karl Motey works as an independent contractor offering business development solutions to growth companies. Throughout his tenure, Karl Motey has had

One of Karl Motey’s proudest moments was when he teamed up with the CEO and Senior Management of Spansion in order to develop acquisition strategies for acquiring Fujitsu’s MCU business. In doing this, Motey increased revenue for the company by 500 million dollars, and market capitalization by even more!

Karl Motey is in the process of launching a public company, as their co-founder. When Karl is not working, he enjoys listening to and playing music, sports, and spending time with his family and friends. Particularly, Motey enjoys engaging in outdoor activities in sunny California!