While businesses recognize that IoT is critical to success, security bubbled up as the number one issue. Our partner Aruba Networks made a study about IoT in different industry sectors all over the world. Over half of the study respondents reported the fear of an external attack being a key barrier to IoT adoption, and 84% reported that they'd already experienced an IoT-related breach. But how does IoT work in the different industry sectors and what challenge do they face?
Within the healthcare industry, respondents said that they are seeing a ROI of more than 40% within an increase of 33% in IoT devices. For example patient monitore, power generators and meters and imaging/x-ray machines. The challenge will be how to integrate new IoT devices into outdated network infrastructures. Watch the healthcare video and see the infographic to learn more about the commitment of IoT within the healthcare industry.
88% of retailers are convinced that IoT has increased business efficiency and has allowed greater engagement with shoppers. More than half have seen a return up to 40% on their IoT investment. However retailers worry about keeping their network and customer safe amidst IoT-related breaches. Watch the retail video and see the infographic to learn more about the connection between the retail experience with IoT.
IoT can deliver smart spaces. For example intelligent conference rooms, location services and real-time monitoring. These are just a few of the applications that make the workplace more efficient and productive. Across all industry sectors, 81 % of the respondents have seen notable increases in business efficiency and innovation as a result of IoT adoption. Watch the enterprise video and see the infographic to learn more about IoT powered smart office.
Business efficiencies, IT organizational productivity and innovation are the top benefits of industrial IoT. Investments have driven returns with more than tree-quarters saying they have achieved a ROI of up to 80%. The top challenge that comes with the IoT payoff is the difficulty integrating new technology with legacy systems. Watch the industrial video and see the infographic to learn more about what influence the IoT on industry 4.0 has.
78% of the city leaders believe that IoT is in its infancy and will have a fundamental influence on how we live in the future. The main challenge though will be to manage the large volume of IoT date to create value from it. Moreover, the next big challenge was moving server compute to the edge to gain faster insights. Watch the smart cities video and see the infographic to learn more about how IoT will transform how we live.
The Internet of Things ist as effective as it is because it extracts and exploits intern process, business and customer data. For example laptops and mobile devices, but also inside machines and IT infrastructure. These data boost the productivity of human and capital assets, enhance visibility into processes, help secure enterprises against attack and drive profitability by identifying new business opportunities.
See the free white paper from our partner Aruba Networks and learn more about how contextually and location-based data improves the experience in the everyday work. Download now!
