Are Big Data and IoT the Same? Posted on : Nov 30 - 2015

Both Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) are technologies that have something to do with more intelligent systems, but how similar or different are they?

For starters, let’s understand IoT. It is basically about making our products smarter and contextually aware. With IoT, we are embedding chips and sensors in products which traditionally were not known for their computing prowess. And, we are doing it for everything from wearables to car engines to refrigerators and so on.

Data is Equivalent to Being Smart

IoT companies are embedding chips and sensors in almost all devices and products. So, what will these chips and sensors accomplish? These chips and sensors will not bestow these devices with the capabilities of your personal computer, rather these components will empower these products to gather data. This data will store details on everything from machine status to the usage and even purchasing habits of their consumers.

IoT’s Efficiency Relies on Effective Data Transmission

For IoT-enabled devices to be smart and connected, companies will have to come up with an entirely new stack of technology infrastructure. This will include hardware that has been modified, software applications, and an operating system that will be embedded into the product. Along with that network, communications will be required in order to support connectivity and a product cloud that will contain the database. For all of this to be implemented successfully, there will also be need for a platform on which the foundation will be laid for building software applications that act as gateways for accessing device data. This in turn will allow that data to be communicated to other devices on the internet, thus connecting these products (or things) to business systems. View more