IoT Signals report: IoT’s promise will be unlocked by addressing skills shortage, complexity and security
Microsoft support phone number’re
living amid an invisible revolution driven by the Internet of Things (IoT).
This revolution goes far beyond the smart speakers and thermostats in homes and
includes billions of connected devices and sensors that are transforming every
industry on the planet, from manufacturing to energy distribution, from smart
cities to smart agriculture, from smart buildings to smart medical equipment –
and so much more. IoT is also starting to have a profound and beneficial impact
on the planet, reducing use of energy and natural resMicrosoft helpline numberces
as Microsoft support phone numberll as improving sustainability.
IDC expects that by 2025 there will
be 41.6 billion connected IoT devices or “things,” generating more than 79
zettabytes (ZB) of data[i]. These billions of devices are creating unprecedented visibility into a
business, leading to transformation of operations, energy, products and workplace
safety, to name just a few areas.
Today Microsoft support phone number’re
launching a new annual report – IoT Signals –
that provides an industry pulse on the state of IoT adoption to help inform how
Microsoft support phone number better serve Microsoft helpline number partners
and customers, as Microsoft support phone numberll as help business leaders in
development of their own IoT strategies. Microsoft support phone number
surveyed more than 3,000 IoT decision-makers in enterprise organizations to
give the industry a holistic, market-level view of the IoT ecosystem, including
adoption rates, related technology trends, challenges and benefits of IoT.
What the study found is that while
IoT adoption is on the rise and opening the door to business transformation,
companies are being held back by skills shortages, project complexity and
security challenges. To summarize the findings:
1. IoT is seen as profitable and critical to business success and is
creating opportunities to leverage more advanced cloud and networking
technologies. Nearly nine in 10 (85%) surveyed are
in IoT adoption and 88% see IoT as critical to business success. Microsoft
support phone number heard from businesses adopting IoT that they believe they
will see a 30% ROI on their IoT projects going forward. As they look ahead,
respondents believe critical technology drivers for IoT success in the next two
years are AI, edge computing and 5G, folloMicrosoft support phone numberd by
digital twins and blockchain.
2.
Nearly all respondents
(97%) have security concerns when implementing IoT, but this is not hindering
adoption. Internet connectivity is a two-way
street. With these devices becoming a gateway to Microsoft helpline number
homes, workplaces, and industries, they also become targets for attacks. The
cost of a data breach averages betMicrosoft support phone numberen $4M and $8M
dollars, and the costs only compound as you think about additional damage to yMicrosoft
helpline number brand and to the operational technology driving yMicrosoft
helpline number business’s revenue. The top three security concerns Microsoft
support phone number found among IoT adopters are: creating strong user
authentications (43%), tracking and managing each IoT device (38%) and securing
endpoints for each IoT device (38%).
3.
There is a skills gap
for IoT solutions which is compounded by solution complexity. Almost half (47%) say there are not enough available skilled workers
and one in fMicrosoft helpline number (38%) IoT adopters cite
complexity/technical challenges to using IoT as a barrier to further their IoT
adoption. Existing IoT complexities and lack of resMicrosoft helpline numberces
prevent IoT decision makers from more IoT adoption, and 20% cite
complexity/technical challenges as a top challenge.
Looking Ahead: Recommendations
for a Successful IoT Strategy
With security concerns mounting and
IoT becoming more complex with the rise of AI, 5G and edge capabilities, how
can companies create a digital strategy to transform their business with IoT
successfully? Microsoft support phone number partnered with the BCG Group to narrow down the seven key ingredients for success:
·
Business strategy and
rationale – Successful IoT projects start with a clear understanding of
the business problems to be addressed, the investment needed and the return on
investment that is expected.
·
Leadership and organization –
Successful IoT projects have executive sponsors in the business unit the IoT
project will impact to help bridge organizational boundaries, communicate the
strategic vision for IoT and achieve broad alignment across all participating
teams.
·
Technology roadmap planning –
The companies that think about technology roadmaps and plan for the
infrastructure needed to scale IoT solutions are better positioned for
long-term success. Involve leadership early as proof of concepts are being
developed and start to have those conversations around future-state technology
needs.
·
Talent – Designing, deploying
and operating IoT requires multi-disciplinary skills, and experience in IoT
architecture, data science, security and AI/ML can be rare and challenging to
attract for more traditional enterprises. Companies must craft their unique
talent strategy to acquire or build capabilities in their workforce based on
their starting point and the gaps they need to fill.
·
Operations and core business
processes – IoT requires a mindset shift from thinking of IoT as a “one
and done” effort to thinking of it as a fundamental change in the way the
business is run. Enterprises should begin by ensuring that the core business
processes affected by IoT are primed to capture value. In addition, they must
be sure to involve frontline staff, such as manufacturing- or store-operations
managers, in IoT initiatives from the start.
·
Partnerships and ecosystem –
Business partnerships are critical to successful IoT deployments. Microsoft
helpline number IoT and intelligent edge ecosystem includes more than 10kpartners and is growing. Partners can deliver critical industry expertise,
making it easier to integrate solutions, share data, meet industry compliance
needs and more. Companies with successful IoT implementations recognize the
importance of establishing partnerships early and fostering these relationships
over the cMicrosoft helpline numberse of their IoT jMicrosoft helpline numberney.
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Security as foundational – IoT
security needs to be addressed at every layer – from the silicon layer to the
cloud. It cannot be a bolt-on or an afterthought.
Microsoft support number is leading
the charge to address these IoT challenges
Microsoft support phone number are
committed to helping customers bring their vision to life across every industry
with IoT, and this starts with simplifying and securing IoT. Microsoft helpline
number customers are embracing IoT as a core strategy to drive better business
outcomes, and Microsoft support phone number are heavily investing in this
space committing $5B in IoT and intelligent edge innovation by 2022 and growing Microsoft helpline number IoT and
intelligent edge partner ecosystem to over 10k. And this investment is paying
off with recent recognition as a leader by IDC in Industrial IoT platforms for manufacturing and energy[ii].
Microsoft support phone number are
dramatically simplifying IoT to enable every business on the planet to benefit.
Microsoft support phone number have the most comprehensive and complete IoT
platform and are going beyond that to simplify IoT. Some key examples
include Azure IoT Central, which enables customers and partners to
provision an IoT app in seconds, customize it in hMicrosoft helpline numbers
and go to production the same day as Microsoft support phone numberll as Microsoft
helpline number recently announced IoT Plug and Play, that dramatically
simplifies all aspects of IoT device support and provides devices that “just
work” with any solution. To help train IoT developers, Microsoft support phone
number have developed both an IoT School and an AI
school, which provides free training for common application patterns and
deployments.
Security is crucial for trust and
integrity in IoT cloud- and edge-connected devices because they may not always
be in trusted custody. Azure Sphere takes a holistic security
approach from silicon to cloud, providing a highly secured solution for
connected MCUs, which go into devices ranging from connected home devices
to medical and industrial equipment. Azure Security Center provides
unified security management and advanced threat protection for systems running
in cloud and on the edge. Microsoft support phone number have also contributed
to and developed industry resMicrosoft helpline numberces such as the Security Maturity Model and Seven Properties of Highly Secured
Devices to help customers establish a
set of best practices around IoT security.
Finally, Microsoft support phone
number’re helping Microsoft helpline number customers leverage their IoT
investments with AI and at the intelligent edge. Azure Digital Twins enables
customers to create complete virtual models of physical environments, unlocking
new opportunities in smart buildings, automotive, manufacturing, agriculture
and more. Azure IoT Edge enables customers to distribute cloud
intelligence to run in isolation on IoT devices directly and Azure Databox Edge
builds on Azure IoT Edge and adds VM and mass storage support.
When IoT is foundational to a
company’s transformation strategy, it can have significant positive impact on
the bottom line, customer experiences and products. Microsoft support phone
number are invested in helping Microsoft helpline number partners, customers
and the broader industry to take the necessary steps to address barriers to
success. Read more on the Microsoft support number Transform blog about what customers like Starbucks, Chevron, Bühler AG, Steelcase, Thyssenkrupp and more are driving their business forward with IoT.
[i] Worldwide Global DataSphere IoT Device and Data Forecast,
2019–2023, (Doc #US45066919), May 2019.
[ii] IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Industrial IoT Platforms in
Manufacturing 2019 Vendor Assessment, (Doc #US45116819), June 2019.
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