Why IoT success rests with the right API strategy

The internet of things (IoT) is big business. According to one estimate, there will be 75.4 billion connected devices in use by 2025, while reports suggest that more than half of IT leaders are already investing in the IoT, or at least planning to. This is largely due to the wide range of potential IoT use cases, from smart telecom network sensors that predict when maintenance is needed to connected health devices that can monitor and track the wearer’s vitals. With such a mix of use cases, keeping track of the IoT’s potential isn’t always easy. While the IoT has been a buzzword for some time already, we’re still only just beginning to realise what the technology can do for us and how it will impact our lives. The implications are particularly exciting for businesses. The IoT opens up entirely new possibilities for transmitting useful data that makes businesses more efficient and helps them to understand their customers better. Despite this, there are a number of challenges standing in the way, especially when it comes to getting the most out of IoT data.