Internet of Things (IoT) Software Development

What is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things is not a separate network. It’s not even necessarily restricted to the Internet as we understand it. Rather, the Internet of Things is like a catch-all term for the evolution of wireless technology solutions that create a kind of inter-connected, smart system that can function with or without human input.

At the heart of any IoT interaction you’ll find sensors and monitors. In some instances, these sensors will be set up specifically for a particular device or piece of equipment, as with sensors installed to monitor leaks in a facility. In other instances, these sensors could be installed in devices like your smartphone, where the data read through a biometric reader could be integrated with an app that shares information with your treating physician.

Examples of our work in IoT software development include:

• Field data collection
• Patient data collection
• Integrating satellite images into route planning
• Field sensor monitoring
• Remote smart-home applications

Our engineers are based in North America and have worked on IoT software projects for major corporate clients throughout the country. We have been working with IoT solutions since before the term came into vogue and continue to track its development for implementation within different industries and the home.

IoT and Big Data The Future of IoT Security Concerns of IoT

IoT and Big Data

Have you ever used a mobile app to order food, adjust a thermostat or turn on your alarm system? If so, you’ve taken advantage of the Internet of Things.

In recent years we’ve worked on many programs that would fall under the Internet of Things. We’ve worked on general, cross-industry devices as well as vertical, industry specific solutions. That work often involves devising ways to make sure that sensors and monitors are communicating effectively with one another and designed to make the most of the data that is being collected.

Data is like the fuel of IoT, and as with fuel, it must be collected and used properly in order to be effective. Making big data more accessible across multiple, different platforms, not only gives an end-user control, it also gives an end user manageable access to the types of information they need at any given moment. This type of big-data usage has tremendous implications for healthcare applications, the automotive industry, smart-home technology, smart watches, machines, and much, much more.

The Future of IoT Development

IoT is poised for dramatic growth over the next decade, much of it among consumers. Despite that growth in the visible arena of the smart-home, much of the revenue generated by the IoT will be in the enterprise sector. With increasing frequency, manufacturers, institutions, healthcare partners and even educators will need to integrate IoT devices into their infrastructure in order to grow their businesses.

You have the hardware, but now you need the software.
Perhaps you have already sourced the hardware you will need to optimize the efficiency of your business. You know where you will get your sensors and receivers, but you still have not decided on the best way to develop the software you need. That’s where Art & Logic can help you determine the best ways to make the most efficient use of your hardware.

We have helped clients save on costs merely by cutting down on the time it takes for data to travel from a sensor to a receiver. By making that process more efficient, we helped extend the battery life of the remote sensors, saving our clients money on the costs of sending out a team to replace the sensors when the batteries run down. We expect more businesses to take advantage of the benefits of IoT by installing remote sensors that gather the types of data that can help them make more informed, precise decisions. The key, though, is to make sure that the software you have developed does not just gather data, but also presents it in a useful, logical, and elegant format that is clear and intuitive.

Security Concerns of IoT

As you know, the collection and wireless transmission of data presents new kinds of security concerns for individuals, businesses and institutions. Depending on your industry, the software you require for your IoT project may have to follow specific compliance guidelines and requirements. At Art & Logic, our engineers will work with you to ensure that your software is compliant, while our UI/UX designers will integrate that software into a refined user-friendly interface and experience.

In addition to the compliance concerns of IoT software and projects, Art & Logic can also work with you to optimize the security of your software. In other words, we can help you develop secure software and then help you maintain the security of your software.