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IoT? M2M? Confused? What is the "Internet of Things"?

The Internet of Things is when objects, or even animals, are connected directly to the internet, allowing them to relay information to the network without human intervention. M2M, or Machine to Machine technology, is a tool to build IoT, enabling a network of connected devices to communicate information to each other. Machine to machine, or M2M, is the combination of information and communications technology (ICT) and smart, connected devices that allows these devices to interact without human intervention.

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Future of IoT Ahead and Beyond

Infographic | June 16, 2022

The Internet of Things IoT, for short is made up of devices that connect to the internet and share data with each other. IoT devices include not only computers, laptops and smartphones, but also objects that have been equipped with chips to gather and communicate data over a network.

The Real Value The Internet of Things Has to Offer

Infographic | January 8, 2020

The Internet of Things is one of the most talked about trends in the tech industry today. It’s massive size and scope is estimated by some to grow to over 50 billion connected devices by 2020, (although others have that number closer to around 30.7 billion devices), which in real-world economic terms is equivalent to $14.4 trillion in potential business opportunities. It’s so big that it seems almost too overwhelming to fully contemplate.

IoT enabling connected living in smart citie

Infographic | January 24, 2020

If we take a look into the future, one thing is certain: cities become much smarter day after day. They are using information and communications technologies to enhance daily city life. There is an overwhelming trend toward introducing new smart services and opening up city data to improve quality of life for citizens – not to mention the many new business opportunities associated with this change. Safran Identity & Security is at the heart of this new era.

The challenge of scaling up IIoT initiatives is compromising benefits

Infographic | January 1, 2020

We identified a set of high potential use cases that combine higher benefits with a shorter payback time. By focusing on these use cases, organizations will be in a better position to drive greater value from their Industrial IoT investments.

IoT Security Infographic

Infographic | January 10, 2020

Security in the IoT is one the main concerns for municipalities as Smart Cities projects start being a reality. In the next article we will expose what is the security proposal developed by Libelium for its sensor devices and gateways: Waspmote, Plug & Sense! and Meshlium

What is exactly Internet of thing?

Infographic | December 11, 2019

Smart Systems and the Internet of Things are driven by a combination of we are giving our world a digital nervous system. Location data using GPS sensors. Eyes and ears using cameras and microphones, along with sensory organs that can measure everything from temperature to pressure changes.

IoT? M2M? Confused? What is the "Internet of Things"?