Significance of Cloud Computing in the Internet of Things
Role of Cloud Computing in IoT.
In our interconnected world, the proliferation of IoT devices has been for everyone to see. These devices collect obscene amounts of data, leading one to wonder where it ends up. In olden times, managing and storing such data meant substantial on-site infrastructure, a costly and complex undertaking. Well, till cloud computing arrived on the scene. Widely acknowledged as a game-changing solution, cloud computing brings with it a robust and adaptable approach to make space for the growing data needs of the IoT age.
So, in this blog, I will walk you through pretty much everything there is to know about cloud IoT, i.e. what it is, how it is different from non-cloud based IoT, benefits of cloud IoT, and how cloud IoT works.
What is Cloud IoT?
Cloud IoT is the coming together of the functionalities of IoT and cloud computing. To cut a long story short, it involves using the extensive resources and capabilities that cloud computing platforms have to store, process, and manage the data gathered by interconnected IoT devices. One must remember that cloud IoT is not merely data storage from household appliances or wearable tech. Instead, it is a holistic system that uses cloud computing's strengths to fortify all aspects of IoT operations further.
How Is Cloud IoT Differentiated from Non-Cloud Based IoT?
Cloud IoT and non-cloud based IoT are majorly different in how they approach data management and device functionalities. You see, cloud IoT uses cloud platforms' expansive storage and processing capabilities, thus ensuring scalability and efficiency in handling large volumes of data from different devices. On the other hand, non-cloud based IoT depends on on-premises servers, or perhaps even individual devices, for data management. This, as one can imagine, can prove to be quite costly and lacks the scalability factor.
Besides that, cloud IoT also brings with it centralized device management accessible remotely, leveraging robust cloud security measures. It also offers scalability with pay-as-you-go models, possibly reducing initial costs and addressing complexity by offloading tasks to cloud providers.
Benefits of Cloud IoT You Ought to Know
- Digital twins: Cloud IoT helps create digital twins, a.k.a. virtual replicas of physical devices or systems in the cloud. This translates into benefits such as real-time data integration, advanced analytics, remote monitoring, etc.
- Device lifecycle management: Cloud IoT also simplifies device lifecycle management by easing provisioning, enabling remote configuration, facilitating OTA updates, and facilitating real-time monitoring, among other things.
- App development: In this regard, cloud IoT helps by offering scalable data access, specialized development tools, seamless integration with existing systems, etc. to encourage an efficient development process.
How Cloud IoT Works: A Quick Overview
Finally, time to take a quick look at how cloud IoT works: it operates by linking IoT devices, i.e. those responsible for gathering and transmitting data, to cloud-based servers via communication protocols such as MQTT and HTTP. It must be noted that these devices can be remotely managed and integrated with other cloud services. Data sources for these endeavors include sensors, mobile devices, actuators, etc., enabling huge data storage and central processing.
Usually, a cloud IoT system comprises:
- IoT devices
- Connectivity Protocols
- Cloud platforms
- Data storage solutions
- APIs for analytics and management
- Security measures
Final Words
Suffice it to say, folks, that integrating cloud computing with IoT technology has transformed how businesses manage and use data from connected devices. And as companies find their way around the complexities of IoT implementation, partnering with a company providing cloud application development can go a long way in unlocking the full potential of this transformative technology.
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Ryan Williamson
A professional & security-oriented programmer having more than 6 years of experience in designing, implementing, testing & supporting mobile apps developed. Being techno geek, I love to read & share about the latest updates in technology.
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