Things you should know about the Internet of things

Some say that the Internet of Things will consist of 100 billion connected devices in just a few years. We have already come far on that road, but what does IoT actually mean? Is it a technology, a network of Internet connected devices or is it about transforming industries and lives? In this book, you will learn about the different layers of IoT, what an IoT platform consists of, how you select wireless protocols for your IoT solutions, how to track IoT devices in various environments and how you carry out successful IoT projects. Regardless if you are planning out an IoT strategy, looking for a change in career in the amazing world of IoT, or simply belong to the genuinely curious, read this book to get things right from the start! Book chapters: 1 INTRODUCTION 2 WHAT IS IOT? 3 IOT SECURITY AND TRUST 4 THINGS 5 RADIO TECHNOLOGY BASICS 6 IOT NETWORKS AND PROTOCOLS 7 IOT PLATFORMS 8 IOT APPLICATIONS & EFFECTS 9 TRACKING AND WAYFINDING 10 PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION EXAMPLES 11 SUMMARY AND FINAL WORDS