It's nearly 2025, and the Internet of Things clearly remains chock-full of enticing applications for the road ahead. In that vein, once an organization does deploy an IoT application locally, they'll likely want to expedite taking it to the next level, i.e. on a global scale. This reach towards globalization carries with it the promise of optimizing operations, unlocking new market potential, and driving bona fide innovation on a massive scale
However, despite the proliferation of IoT devices -- one forecast we covered here expects the global IoT market to earn "$1.5 trillion by 2029" -- some teams' ambitions may feel somewhat stilted as they encounter going-global challenges; ones that can derail even the most well-intentioned deployments.
"What sorts of challenges?" some readers may wonder.
At a glance, we're talking about device compatibility, security, and overall network growth. When you dig deeper into these points, there's a.) getting different devices and platforms to communicate seamlessly (i.e. through standardization and the adoption of transparent protocols), b.) proactively securing entire device fleets from bad actors' attempts at data-breaching cyberattacks, and c.) ensuring resource-intensive networks can practically and efficiently handle surges of newly registered IoT devices without undue downtime.
Let's call a spade a spade, y'all -- altogether, this is about the very lifeblood of IoT, and it's a lot to take on.
Fortunately, these challenges can be (and actively are) tackled with the right blend of strategic planning. Though organizations' unique needs will of course vary, strategies that can help minimize headaches include centralizing data management, leveraging cloud-based (and vendor-agnostic) systems, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, partnering with experienced localization experts to ensure seamless user experiences, and much more.
And in this vein of "much more," there'll be plenty to learn at our upcoming IoT Evolution Expo 2025. Part of the #TECHSUPERSHOW experience, this will be taking place from February 11-13, 2025, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Specifically, there'll be a session titled "Global Deployments: Minimizing the Learning Curve" where an expert panel will discuss the types of support that help their customers' efforts when it comes to setting realistic expectations and expanding IoT operations smartly, and on a global scale.
The long-story-short of this, readers?
IoT Evolution Expo 2025 has a lot to offer; read more about it here.
Edited by Greg Tavarez