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Kathleen Martin
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Let’s explore the technological hurdles that we need to clear to advance from one stage to the next in climbing the IoT maturity model. Keep in mind that this is a cumulative process; not only does each stage build on the previous stages, but they also become increasingly complex. Think of it as a progression of math courses. Each lesson builds on the previous ones, and the difference between college and high school math is a lot greater than the gap between elementary and middle school levels.
And, just like doing calculus will be near impossible without command over algebra, any technical shortcomings that we fail to overcome in lower stages are magnified as we move higher into the maturity model.
Is building a mature IoT product challenging? It sure is. But that doesn’t mean it is not possible.
What Technical Skills Are Required to Progress in the IoT Maturity Model?
Stage 1: Embedded Devices
Starting at the bottom of the model, we have purpose-built electronic devices. These products don’t feature connectivity, and people have been building them since Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. Stage one devices are a bit more complicated now than then, but they still rank low on the maturity model.
The technological challenges to reach this stage are likewise straightforward. As long as our teams have the required hardware and software engineering know-how, we can create a product.
Stage 2: Cloud Computing
Stage two devices connect to the internet. This means we have to add communication protocols, network interface cards (NICs), and back-end infrastructure. Essentially, the technical hurdles of stage two build onto those of stage one with one crucial component: networking.
We need to build server infrastructure and leverage efficient ways to manage it. Another corollary of networking is cybersecurity. Since we facilitate secure connections over a public, unsecured network — the internet — we also need to invest in security talent for a successful stage two product.
Continue reading: https://www.iotforall.com/technical-challenges-to-climbing-the-iot-maturity-model
And, just like doing calculus will be near impossible without command over algebra, any technical shortcomings that we fail to overcome in lower stages are magnified as we move higher into the maturity model.
Is building a mature IoT product challenging? It sure is. But that doesn’t mean it is not possible.
What Technical Skills Are Required to Progress in the IoT Maturity Model?
Stage 1: Embedded Devices
Starting at the bottom of the model, we have purpose-built electronic devices. These products don’t feature connectivity, and people have been building them since Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. Stage one devices are a bit more complicated now than then, but they still rank low on the maturity model.
The technological challenges to reach this stage are likewise straightforward. As long as our teams have the required hardware and software engineering know-how, we can create a product.
Stage 2: Cloud Computing
Stage two devices connect to the internet. This means we have to add communication protocols, network interface cards (NICs), and back-end infrastructure. Essentially, the technical hurdles of stage two build onto those of stage one with one crucial component: networking.
We need to build server infrastructure and leverage efficient ways to manage it. Another corollary of networking is cybersecurity. Since we facilitate secure connections over a public, unsecured network — the internet — we also need to invest in security talent for a successful stage two product.
Continue reading: https://www.iotforall.com/technical-challenges-to-climbing-the-iot-maturity-model
