Poll: What is the most important thing you need to know about IoT right now?

IoT is one of the top three topics the element14 community is interested in. (The other two are single board computers and AI).

Over the past year, we have sponsored projects and Design Challenges that are IoT-focused. Our suppliers have sponsored RoadTests and Webinars that are IoT-centric as well.

I can't count how many blogs. discussions and other sorts of content that focus on IoT.

So, what's left that you really need to know or would like to do?

I'm planning for the coming year already. So, what would you like to see.

IoT is a big area. Sensors, processors, wireless connectivity, connectors, software -- the list is endless.

Poll Question: What is the most important thing you need to know about IoT right now?

Top Comments

kmikemoo over 5 years ago

Sensors, actuators and integration into existing (legacy) systems.
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moonunit9 over 5 years ago

I'll chime in with security too. Needs to be some 'beginner/tinkerer' friendly drop in software packages to get us(me...) used to using it from the start.
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Instructorman over 5 years ago

I selected connectivity, but I want to emphasize that I need to know more about security of the connections, which may even be more relevant than knowing about how to establish a connection.
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mp2100 over 5 years ago in reply to wolfgangfriedrich

I love the recent adafruit blog: "The S in IoT stands for Security". What, there's no S in IoT?
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skywalker1211 over 5 years ago

connectivity and security.
if have to choose one, security is most important.
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wolfgangfriedrich over 5 years ago

@Allen_Russel beat me to it. I predict there will be a name with a 'S' in it, indicating a secure device.
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mp2100 over 5 years ago

Security. Some newer devices have encryption included, but many don't. If we're really going to putt the data in the cloud, I need security.
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luislabmo over 5 years ago

I'm interested in product design but voted other since I'm more interested in energy-saving solutions like incorporating/designing energy harvesters for IoT, deep sleep solutions and so on.

Luis
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colporteur over 5 years ago

My first choice would be conductivity but with that comes the need for security, so I selected other, with an explanation.

IoT opens a smorgasbord of data points. In our rush to enjoy the buffet, we need to ensure the contents are safe to consume.

I would be more willing to embrace IoT if I was more confident security was a focus. Like this survey, security doesn't make a listing but becomes and after thought under the Other category.

Sean
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BigG over 5 years ago in reply to dougw

Yes, that's strange all right, considering that uploaded via Chrome and could see in my edit but when posted it only shows an outline. I noticed that's happening with all posts via my inbox since last maintenance update. In fact when using an Android tablet nothing shows up at all - at least with Chrome you saw an outline for the graphic.
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