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Internet of Things (IoT) adoption is a major priority for many businesses but in the rush to adopt this new technology and implement IoT
projects, many businesses fall short of their original goals
Eseye's CTO Ian Marsden has outlined the seven most critical questions that every business needs to ask themselves before actually
implementing an IoT plan.Machine to machine (M2M) IoT is a complex area with a mind-stretching number of inter-related choices
So how do you ensure your project is a business success throughout its lifecycleAs leaders in the IoT space, Eseye provides project
Here is a small selection of the critical questions you should ask before implementing your IoT plan:1
about where devices will be located and whether they are fixed or moving Generally, the more global and the more areas your devices are
How much money will lost connectivity and down-time cost meCalculate this carefully as the numbers can escalate
The more downtime costs you, the more you should invest in the build and in connectivity options
Estimate the cost of onsite maintenance visits and do everything to minimise them
Early procurement savings may have long-term negative results on the project if ongoing costs escalate.3
How should I specify and build devices that will connect and stay connected, wherever they are deployedWill you go inhouse or use a
third-party contractor for design, and how much are you prepared to spend on device hardware Eseye has over ten years of device optimisation
experience on more than 200 projects, so knows well that there are pros and cons to both approaches
This is another area where early planning and investment will reap rewards further down the line.4
For cellular connectivity, how can I contract and connect my devices in multiple locations, regions and countriesIf you plan to manage this
In-country legislation and roaming rules, contracting for multi country deployments and differing data price points and billing formats add
An alternative is to engage with companies like Eseye, who become a single point of contact and contract, and manage all these variables.5
Using customer support services, how can I make sure I get problems fixed quicklyResolutions will be quicker and more successful if you talk
Not all MNOs deliver this, so make sure you check and get references on customer support from existing clients with similar scale
deployments to your own.6
What cloud storage should I use and how will I make sure data can be reported and analysed effectivelyYou have two main routes to choose
from: either build inhouse server and developer capacity or buy-in external Cloud services and configure your project around their rules
You may initially find it difficult adhering to some of the design rules and standards, and will be tempted to design a simpler custom
solution but think hard about whether building in-house is a sensible and scalable, long-term strategy.7
getting into your system before it happens
We advocate and provide a range of advanced security features, which bring new, more affordable protection, and at the same time adhere to
the security requirements of AWS Cloud.Deploying an M2M IoT solution is often highly complex and involves many components to ensure your
business needs are met at an affordable cost
