Unlike other technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT) is far more intricate, spanning virtually every core engineering discipline—mechanical, electronics, firmware, middleware, cloud, analytics, and mobile. Each layer of its engineering involves aspects of economics, standards, regulations, and the evolving state of the art. This course, for the first time, offers a comprehensive overview of all these critical aspects of IoT Engineering.
Summary
An advanced training program covering the current state of the art in Internet of Things (IoT).
This program spans multiple technology domains to develop an understanding of an IoT system and its components, as well as how it can benefit businesses and organizations.
Live demonstrations of model IoT applications will showcase practical IoT deployments across various industry sectors, including Industrial IoT, Smart Cities, Retail, Travel & Transportation, and use cases involving connected devices and things.
Target Audience
Managers responsible for business and operational processes within their organizations who want to learn how to leverage IoT to enhance the efficiency of their systems and processes.
Entrepreneurs and investors looking to create new ventures and gain a better understanding of the IoT technology landscape to effectively utilize it in their endeavors.
The market value estimates for the Internet of Things (IoT) are substantial, given that the IoT is an integrated and pervasive layer of devices, sensors, and computing power that overlays consumer, business-to-business, and government industries. The number of IoT connections is expected to grow significantly: from 1.9 billion devices today to 9 billion by 2018. That year, it will be roughly equivalent to the combined total of smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, wearable computers, and PCs.
In the consumer space, many products and services have already transitioned into the IoT, including kitchen and home appliances, parking solutions, RFID, lighting and heating systems, and various applications in the Industrial Internet.
While the underlying technologies of IoT are not new—M2M communication has existed since the inception of the internet—the recent emergence of numerous inexpensive wireless technologies, coupled with the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets in every household, has driven the current demand for IoT. The explosive growth of mobile devices has further fueled this demand.
The vast opportunities in the IoT business have attracted a significant number of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs to join the IoT gold rush. The availability of open-source electronics and IoT platforms has made the development and management of IoT systems increasingly affordable. Existing electronic product manufacturers are feeling pressure to integrate their devices with the internet or mobile apps.
This training is designed to provide a technology and business review of this emerging industry, enabling IoT enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to grasp the fundamentals of IoT technology and its business applications.
Course Objective
The main objective of the course is to introduce participants to the latest technological options, platforms, and case studies of IoT implementation in areas such as home and city automation (smart homes and cities), Industrial Internet, healthcare, government, mobile cellular networks, and more.
The course will cover a basic introduction to all elements of IoT, including mechanical components, electronics/sensor platforms, wireless and wired protocols, integration of mobile with electronics, integration of mobile with enterprise systems, data analytics, and the total control plane.
It will also delve into M2M wireless protocols for IoT, such as WiFi, Zigbee/Zwave, Bluetooth, and ANT+, discussing when and where to use each one. The program will explore mobile/desktop/web applications for registration, data acquisition, and control, including available M2M data acquisition platforms like Xively, Omega, and NovoTech.
Security issues and solutions for IoT will be addressed, along with open-source and commercial electronics platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ArmMbedLPC. The course will also cover open-source and commercial enterprise cloud platforms like AWS-IoT apps, Azure-IOT, Watson-IOT cloud, and other minor IoT clouds.
Finally, the course will include case studies of common IoT devices, such as home automation systems, smoke alarms, vehicles, military applications, and home health solutions.
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