Question 1

What is IoT, what does it stand for?

Accepted Answer

To define IoT, we can view it as devices (things), connected via the internet.

Businesses are actively installing IoT to drive meaningful changes. Whatever the size of your operations, from a small chain of bakeries, through to international fleet management businesses. We have the infrastructure and plans to support you.

Question 2

How does IoT work?

Accepted Answer

Assets such as vehicles, machines, appliances, equipment, phones or tablets can have IoT devices installed. IoT SIMs are placed within the IoT devices, so they're connected to the internet. The IoT devices are designed to extract data about your assets. Using IoT Connectivity, you have the opportunity to control your assets, monitor their location or usage statistics, from wherever you are.

Question 3

What are some IoT applications?

Accepted Answer

Some examples of IoT applications include food shop delivery services that use IoT technology for monitoring fridge temperatures for safety. They also track locations to give real-time updates to customers. Housing managers and services can learn about the health of their properties, from ventilation and humidity scores, through to assisted living calling systems.

Question 4

Can IoT work for very complex applications and challenges?

Accepted Answer

Working with you, we can help to create bespoke IoT applications and connectivity solutions. We work with many public and private sector organisations to drive meaningful changes to sustainability, communities and people as well as protecting assets and driving growth. Please speak to a BT IoT expert.

Question 5

Can small to medium size business benefit from IoT?

Accepted Answer

Businesses and organisations of all sizes can benefit from IoT. Perhaps it's a challenge to track the shelf life of your products, connect with remote workers, or track company vehicles? Maybe you are looking to have CCTV, or even provide wifi into moving vehicles? IoT Connectivity has endless application opportunities to improve your business.

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