INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)

The internet of things (IoT) is a computing concept that describes the idea of everyday physical objects being connected to the internet and being able to identify themselves to other devices. The term is closely identified with RFID as the method of communication, although it also may include other sensor technologies,


The IoT is significant because an object that can represent itself digitally becomes something greater than the object by itself. No longer does the object relate just to its user, but is now connected to surrounding objects and database data. When many objects act in unison, they are known as having “ambient intelligence.”

MOBILE INTERNET

Increasingly inexpensive, capable mobile computing devices and Internet connectivity are beneficial to a wide spectrum of areas with their transformational technology. One of these is the treatment of chronic diseases through remote health monitoring. Another is mobile banking platforms that are known to have already produced radical changes in Uganda and other African countries.

Component Technologies

Key Applications

Wireless technologies

Service delivery

Small, low-cost computing and storage devices

Worker productivity

Advanced display technology, natural user interfaces

Additional consumer surplus from use of mobile internet services

Advanced, low-cost batteries

 

CLOUD COMPUTING

Use of computer hardware and software resources delivered over a network or the Internet as a service.

Component Technologies

Key Applications

Cloud-management Software – e.g., Virtualization, metering

Cloud-based delivery of Internet services and applications.

Data-center hardware

Enterprise IT productivity.

High speed networks

Data collection

Software/Platform as a service (SaaS/PaaS)