The IoT is all around us
On a local level, people are experiencing the IoT constantly. For people who enjoy adjusting the temperatures of their homes through an app that connects to a smart thermostat, the IoT is to be thanked. Outside of home, the IoT is also seen almost everywhere. Visitors to amusement parks who wear smart wristbands to get on rides faster, people who wear devices for health monitoring, and drivers who have units in their cars to pay tolls automatically as they pass through toll plazas are a few examples of how we benefit from the IoT daily.
With regards to the IIoT, the applications are also varied and common. In manufacturing settings, for example, sensors on factory equipment can predict when maintenance needs to be performed, helping to avoid more expensive repairs. In terms of agriculture, sensors can measure soil conditions, helping farmers make appropriate adjustments to ensure better growing conditions. In retail, IoT devices can be used to monitor customers' foot traffic and collect data on shopping behaviors.