What is the Internet of Things, and how can we participate in its "savvy" revolution?
Tags: iot, bitbybit, career
Published: 2022-04-30 10:55:42

Y’all might have heard that the Internet of Things is a key part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution....

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The Internet of Things (IoT) sector has exploded in recent years.
According to study, the total cost of IoT technology was **$646 billion** in 2018. In 2022, this is expected to reach <u>$1 trillion.</u>
A slew of causes are driving this expansion. On the one hand, the
epidemic has resulted in an increase in the need for distant connectivity. New communication technologies, on the other hand, are opening up new options for developers and device makers.

## What is IoT?
Now, talking about the basic understanding....
The internet of things, or IoT, is a network of interconnected computing devices, mechanical and digital machinery, items, animals, and people with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data without requiring **human-to-human** or **human-to-computer interaction**.

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A person with a **heart monitor implant**, a farm animal with a **biochip transponder**, a car with **built-in sensors** to warn the driver when tire pressure is low, or any other natural or manmade object that can be assigned an **Internet Protocol (IP) address** and can transfer data over a network are all examples of things in the
internet of things.

## How is it transforming life specifically “workforce”.
Although the "Internet of Things" (IoT) may sound like a futuristic wave of talking refrigerators and self-starting vehicles, Internet-connected gadgets that interact with one another will have an impact on our lives beyond of the **"smart home."** Workers will benefit from IoT since it will save time and money while also providing new chances for development and innovation.


**1. More data**
The Internet of Things (IoT) will be a **data processing powerhouse**. This means that businesses will have to rethink how they **collect and analyze data** — not only will decision-makers need to learn and adapt to a new type of data intelligence, but the volume and variety of data generated by IoT will also introduce new or expanded roles for data analysts, strategists, and even customer service.


**2. Know where everything is, all the time**
One significant way IoT will increase productivity and efficiency is by **making location tracking much simpler and more seamless**. As 
currently done in hospitals, Internet-connected equipment and devices will all be geographically tagged, which will save workers time hunting things down and save money by reducing the loss rate.

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**3. Get about more quickly**
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the next big thing in your everyday commute. The **interconnectedness of mobile devices, automobiles, and the road** you drive on will help you save time by reducing travel time, allowing you to go to work faster or do errands faster.

**4. Completely remote mobile device management (MDM)**
IT departments may have remote access to computers and mobile 
devices, but IoT will also **enable remote control of other Internet-connected devices**.

**5. Difficulty in managing devices has risen.**
The **complexity of controlling linked devices increases** as the number of connected devices grows. Smartphones, for example, are now widely used by workers for communication, productivity, and pleasure. They will be able to operate IoT-connected devices as well as do other tasks as a result of IoT.

## Various IoT domains need different skills:
Those with inventive thinking and creative qualities who want an 
interesting work environment, professional growth, and greater salary than IT experts can choose a career in IoT. Though it is an ideal topic for academics interested in contributing to technological growth, it should be noted that becoming a 'deep' IoT technologist is not straightforward, as understanding one platform or competence is insufficient.

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IoT developers need to develop **an inside out knowledge of programming** to understand how the data can be collected, sent and stored at the server. Knowing software languages as JavaScript and Python as well as server-side languages such as **PHP, ASP.NET, or Node.js. is a must**.

- Unlike other developers, those who work in the IoT space must have a deep understanding of sensors and wireless communication. A background in computer science for IoT information analytics, mobile apps, and UI development does help. For IoT device manufacturing, competencies in electrical, electronics and instrumentation engineering would be essential.

- Beyond computing, IoT will take you into the world of mechanical and civil engineering as sensors gather physics data.

- Knowledge of data science and big data management comes as an added advantage. Another important aspect is security. Lack of data security is the greatest threat the Internet of Things applications in all domains and some of the highest paying jobs are of security professionals

## Career opportunities in the Internet of Things

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- <u>Data Scientists</u>

- <u>Network professionals</u>

- <u>Embedded Programs Engineer</u> starting from pcb design & manufacture, firmware engineer, thing engineering, complete product lifestyles cycle management, mechanical engineers, sign conditioning, digital sign processing, internet gateway interfacing and so on. Each discipline has a totally wide range of troubles to resolve for IoT.

- <u>Security experts</u> for risk identity, vulnerability evaluation, public key encryption security and wireless community security.

- <u>Device and Hardware experts</u>, especially in Sensors and Actuators are required in the R&D facilities of sensor