The Internet of Things (IoT), as the phrase suggests, is an ecosystem where physical things (objects) are connected to a computer or other devices using the Internet.
Just as the Internet in our computer enables us to connect to other computers and send and receive data, it can also be used to connect other devices to the network to transmit data.
From smart speakers on your desktop that play songs on command, to self-driving cars with complex sensors that detect objects on its path, IoT devices come in all shapes and sizes with an on/off switch. Simply put, they are smart things which facilitate remote monitoring.
Smart devices and objects with built-in sensors are connected to an IoT platform. These devices are constantly collecting data about their use and transmitting it over the Internet. The IoT platform integrates data from several such devices and uses analytics to share the most valuables information with applications that help humans understand and comprehend the data.
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