There is no one universal method for developing and installing an Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. But there is a common set of factors that can ensure successful design, development, and deployment of an IoT project.
Understand the Business Use Case
Begin by answering the question “What specific problem are we trying to solve?” IoT frequently addresses business process flaws, and underutilized data points. Recognize the exact use case for your IoT project. The more specific the better.
Choose an Effective Technical Lead
IoT projects are very technical, these endeavors are rife with uncertainty and rarely proceed as expected. To manage or simplify this complexity, the project needs a strong technical lead. In the absence of a strong technical lead, the project manager is forced to make technical judgments based on incomplete knowledge.
Segment the Project
Split the project into manageable stages or begin with a proof-of-concept phase where you can attempt to demonstrate the viability of your IoT project plan with minimal risk.
Test Constantly
It’s an IoT best practice to test between various IoT components like sensors and communication systems that gather raw data. Consider using software to clean the raw data before processing it for analytics.
Select an IoT Reference Architecture
Address the precise technologies you’ll adopt to handle your IoT architecture of choice. The Internet of Things Architecture (IoT-A) research project produced the most comprehensive version, which is supported by the European Union.
Choose the Project Infrastructure
Many IoT choices must be made, including determining types of sensors, storage, servers, integration, data analytics, communications, and various software integrations.
Communicate Effectively
Encourage team members to share information with one another regarding current events, concerns, findings, etc. by communicating with them frequently. Particularly when team members are dispersed across different cities or remote locations. Online project management software can facilitate communication and monitoring.
Develop Team Skills
The first IoT project of the company should not be its last. The first IoT project will teach the team a lot and that information will be useful for future IoT projects.
Understand Edge, Fog, and Cloud Computing
Smart devices and sensors produce data, and that data will need to be processed as efficiently as possible. The fastest and closest way to compute data is through edge devices which doesn’t require data to be transferred across the network to the cloud. “Fog” refers to an elastic and highly available cloud infrastructure that is more efficient than cloud computing.
