Unlike other technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT) is far more complex, encompassing a broad range of core engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electronics, Firmware, Middleware, Cloud, Analytics, and Mobile. Each layer of IoT engineering involves various aspects of economics, standards, regulations, and the evolving state of the art. For government and other sectors, this advanced course offers a comprehensive overview of these critical IoT engineering aspects.
Summary
An advanced training program covering the current state of the art in Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This program cuts across multiple technology domains to develop awareness of an IoT system and its components, highlighting how it can benefit businesses and organizations.
The course includes live demonstrations of model IoT applications, showcasing practical IoT deployments across different industry sectors such as Industrial IoT, Smart Cities, Retail, Travel & Transportation, and use cases involving connected devices and things.
Target Audience
This training is designed for managers responsible for business and operational processes within their respective organizations who want to understand how to leverage IoT to enhance system and process efficiency. It is also suitable for entrepreneurs and investors looking to build new ventures and seeking a better understanding of the IoT technology landscape to effectively utilize it.
Estimates for the value of the Internet of Things (IoT) market are substantial, given that IoT is an integrated and diffused layer of devices, sensors, and computing power that overlays consumer, business-to-business, and government industries. The number of IoT connections is expected to grow from 1.9 billion today to 9 billion by 2018, roughly equaling the combined total of smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, wearable computers, and PCs.
In the consumer space, many products and services have already integrated into the IoT, including kitchen and home appliances, parking solutions, RFID systems, lighting and heating products, and various applications in the Industrial Internet. While the underlying technologies of IoT are not new, as machine-to-machine (M2M) communication has existed since the birth of the internet, recent advancements include the emergence of inexpensive wireless technologies and widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets. The explosive growth of mobile devices has driven the current demand for IoT.
Due to the vast opportunities in the IoT business, a significant number of small and medium-sized enterprises have entered the market. The availability of open-source electronics and IoT platforms has made the development and management of IoT systems more affordable. Existing electronic product owners are also under pressure to integrate their devices with the internet or mobile apps.
The primary objective of this training is to provide a technology and business review of the emerging IoT industry, enabling enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to grasp the basics of IoT technology and its business applications.
Course Objective
The main goal of the course is to introduce participants to emerging technological options, platforms, and case studies of IoT implementation in various sectors such as home and city automation (smart homes and cities), Industrial Internet, healthcare, government, mobile cellular networks, and other areas.
Key topics covered include:
- A basic introduction to all elements of IoT: Mechanical, Electronics/sensor platforms, wireless and wireline protocols, mobile-to-electronics integration, mobile-to-enterprise integration, data analytics, and total control plane.
- M2M wireless protocols for IoT, including WiFi, Zigbee/Zwave, Bluetooth, ANT+: Understanding when and where to use each protocol.
- Mobile/Desktop/Web app development for registration, data acquisition, and control, along with available M2M data acquisition platforms like Xively, Omega, and NovoTech.
- Security issues and solutions specific to IoT.
- Open-source and commercial electronics platforms for IoT, such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ArmMbedLPC.
- Open-source and commercial enterprise cloud platforms for IoT, including AWS-IoT apps, Azure-IOT, Watson-IOT cloud, and other minor IoT clouds.
- Case studies of business and technology in common IoT devices like home automation systems, smoke alarms, vehicles, military applications, and home health solutions.
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