The Internet of Things (IoT) How Big Data and Analytics Translate into Lower Costs and Higher Productivity
The value of IoT is its ability to monitor, control, and compile data. Data derived from IoT sensors when combined with analytics can lower operating costs, enable new business models, and improve productivity. Embedded sensors monitor, measure, and manage connected devices with limited human interaction. Less human interaction translates into higher productivity. Sensors that can monitor and control devices can also minimize maintenance costs, reduce energy costs, optimize resources allocation and process flow.
For instance, photo and occupancy sensors that can control lighting typically save 20% of a building’s lighting cost. On average, lighting accounts for 25% of the buildings energy costs or approximately $0.70 per square foot according to the DOE. When lighting controls sensors are connected to the Internet, they enable remote diagnostics, device control, and collect data.
By analyzing data from IoT devices, new business models can be created. Analytics play a crucial role developing these new business models. Uber uses analytics to know user demand by the minute. Palantir Technologies provides visual analysis using disparate transactional activities to detect fraud. IoT devices allow greater detail in data capture and faster timing responses. IoT sensors that enable device control and data capture will engender new business models.