How is IoT Impacting Consumers & Business in India?


How is IoT Impacting Consumers & Business in India?

IoT is still in its first decade, and several industries are using IoT in its first few years. Businesses are not aware of the risks involved with it. When a vast number of devices are connecting to the network, it is highly recommended to stay prepared for the wireless deployment of IoT.

 IoT is the extension of the internet into everyday objects and physical devices. Nowadays, a vast number of devices are implemented with the technology is used both in the commercial and consumer sector as well.

Currently, consumers are aiming to convert their home into a smart home by automating home appliances such as air conditioning, lighting, and security systems. With the help of technology, all the appliances can be operated by a smartphone. The electronic appliances can be remotely controlled, which can eventually help save unnecessary energy usages. Apart from this, the other benefits include the convenience afforded by the user where the majority of the controls of the appliances are right at their fingertips.

But, IoT has its own advantages, as it is used heavily used in sectors such as healthcare for digitizing the records and systems. Collecting and analyzing the data for research and development with the help of connecting to a network is useful, mainly in the healthcare sector. IoT has also marked its presence in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, transportation, energy management, architecture, agriculture, and more.

Besides, it has its disadvantages as well, like cybersecurity, malicious software, and others. IoT devices must be well protected with the rules and regulations, as more and more data breaches are happening around the world. Even though there are risks involved with the IoT devices, but it ensures that manual labor can be minimized to a specific limit. Smartphones and computers must be adequately protected as they can be vulnerable, which can be a breeding ground for hackers.