{"id":743,"date":"2021-04-01T09:57:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T09:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acoustic-iot.webs.upv.es\/?p=743"},"modified":"2021-09-27T09:33:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T09:33:34","slug":"15-tech-pros-on-the-best-iot-applications-on-the-market-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acoustic-iot.webs.upv.es\/2021\/04\/01\/15-tech-pros-on-the-best-iot-applications-on-the-market-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tech pros on the best IoT applications on the market right now"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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From voice assistants to smart home devices, the Internet of Things is rapidly changing both how we live and how we work. With a projected\u00a083 billion IoT connections<\/a>\u00a0by 2024, this trend doesn\u2019t seem to be slowing down any time soon.<\/p>

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As the IoT continues to grow and add new functionalities, it\u2019s important to understand what\u2019s currently available and how these devices can transform life for consumers and businesses. Below, 15 tech experts from\u00a0Forbes Technology Council<\/a>\u00a0discuss the best IoT devices and applications on the market right now and why each is so valuable.<\/p>

1. Touchless Transaction Devices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The best IoT devices include those that enable touchless transactions, such as contactless payment and data collection and tracking devices. From a standpoint of cleanliness, these include any devices that reduce the transmission of germs and help to end the pandemic. Additionally, in the work-from-home era, home automation has become extremely popular, which also reduces contact transmission in the home. –\u00a0Kevin Beasley<\/a>, VAI<\/a><\/p>

2. Personal Fitness Devices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The best IoT devices are those that support personal fitness, which has become a leading issue in our current time. The ability to go to health clubs has been diminished by regulations, and many individuals choose to avoid it for health reasons. What has kept me and others sane through this period is the Peloton bike. –\u00a0Thomas McElroy<\/a>,\u00a0Level-1 Global Solutions, LLC<\/a><\/p>

3. Ingestible Diagnostic Devices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Myriad ingestible medical devices are coming to market with multiple different use cases. The ability to ingest a \u201cpill\u201d that then pulls data from inside your body and delivers that information back to deep learning frameworks is huge. Forget wearable tech\u2014ingestible tech is something that can replace that market. –\u00a0Damian Ehrlicher<\/a>,\u00a0Protected IT<\/a><\/p>

4. Health Monitors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

As an avid fitness geek and cyclist (and overall geek), I like to monitor everything I can about how I am feeling and recovering\u2014both more important than ever in the era of Covid-19. Devices such as WHOOP and the Oura Ring see patterns, understand our health and compare data with millions of users and athletes around the world. I have been impressed by how they\u2019re able to detect Covid-19 early and improve recovery. –\u00a0Jason Carolan<\/a>,\u00a0Flexential<\/a><\/p>

5. CGM Devices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

As a Type 1 diabetic, seeing continuous glucose monitoring devices moving to support the IoT is a huge advance. The benefits of delivering seamless remote monitoring of blood glucose for parents when their children are out or sending alerts directly to medical professionals are huge. Given the potential size of the market and the effect these devices can have on well-being, they top my list. –\u00a0Al Kingsley<\/a>,\u00a0NetSupport Limited<\/a><\/p>

6. Infrastructure IoT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The best IoT devices on the market are the ones we don\u2019t ever see. The critical infrastructure all around us that keeps the cars moving through your city and the water pumping to your house are performing invaluable tasks for us every day, and most of us are totally unaware. Consumer IoT development is exciting, but infrastructure IoT is where the real magic happens. –\u00a0Dick Wilkinson<\/a>,\u00a0New Mexico Supreme Court<\/a><\/p>

6. Fleet Management Software<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The most interesting innovation happening in IoT right now is not with the devices themselves\u2014which are mostly sensors and processors\u2014but instead with fleet management and monitoring software. Being able to maintain the health and security of multiple generations of both hardware and software via a set of low-cost devices that are sent out into the field is huge. –\u00a0Joaquin Lippincott<\/a>,\u00a0Metal Toad<\/a><\/p>

7. Sensor Hubs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The best IoT devices incorporate the intelligence required to both sense key parameters of the real world that surrounds them and convey vital telemetry upstream for analytics that maximizes situational awareness. For example, sensor hubs on trucks can provide fleet dispatchers with information about the engine, cargo and even the driver\u2014all essential to ensuring on-time deliveries. –\u00a0William Bain<\/a>,\u00a0ScaleOut Software, Inc.<\/a><\/p>

8. Click Boards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

There are a lot of innovative IoT devices on the market today, and the possibilities are endless. However, particularly beneficial is the vast click board portfolio from MikroElektronika, which includes over 1,000 devices. These click boards have become the critical starting point for every IoT project and are a key component of the IoT ecosystem. –\u00a0Wolfgang Thieme<\/a>,\u00a0BehrTech<\/a><\/p>

9. Firewalls<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

By far, the most important IoT device for businesses is the network firewall you implement to protect, track and control your IoT devices and your network. Put all your IoT devices on a common, separate Wi-Fi network. Most \u201cnext-gen\u201d firewalls have threat detection and intrusion prevention. Monitor those reports and talk to your IT department to interpret them. IoT devices attempt to discover the rest of your network and routinely send data back to the manufacturer. –\u00a0Jim Nekos<\/a>,\u00a0Edge Technology Group<\/a><\/p>

10. Climate Control Devices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Climate change is probably the most critical challenge facing humanity today. States and countries have been experiencing more frequent and longer power outages due to harsher weather conditions and record-setting temperatures. The IoT can help to tackle climate change through connected devices such as the Nest thermostat, which can play a pivotal role in managing peak demand and grid stability. –\u00a0Ahmad (Al) Fares<\/a>,\u00a0Celitech – Cellular Data Platform<\/a><\/p>

11. Voice Assistants<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The best IoT devices out there are voice assistants. In the future, there will be no keyboards, no buttons, no touch screens and so on for anything from TVs to cars and more\u2014it will all be voice-driven. Even though it is taking a long time to get there, we are closer than ever to that being a reality. Imagine walking around the world with no devices on you and being able to ask for what you need. –\u00a0Mercedes Soria<\/a>,\u00a0Knightscope<\/a><\/p>

12. iPhone 12<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The iPhone 12, with built-in LiDAR capabilities, is the best device on the market right now. This device takes us one step closer to creating a digital copy of our world. The inbuilt LiDAR technology allows limitless possibilities for mass augmented reality integration, which will allow us to overlay and enhance the real world with digital capabilities. –\u00a0Alex Dzyuba<\/a>,\u00a0Lucid Reality Labs<\/a><\/p>

13. Smartwatches<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

For an IoT device to demonstrate its value, it must promise convenience while having the ability to make decisions when its owner can\u2019t. A smartwatch not only provides conveniences such as communication but can also act if the user is unable to\u2014for example, detecting a fall, heart arrhythmia and other issues. As the safety, security and insurance ecosystem grows, this IoT device will become even more instrumental. The next step is the connected car. –\u00a0Spiros Liolis<\/a>,\u00a0Micro Focus<\/a><\/p>

14. Tile Trackers And SmartTags<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Tracking devices such as Tile Trackers and SmartTags are amazing. With the introduction of the sticker versions, their usability has greatly increased, and I believe the size will go down even further in the future. Add to that global, low-cost satellite connectivity from companies such as Swarm, and we are looking at never losing anything again. –\u00a0Vikram Joshi<\/a>,\u00a0pulsd<\/a><\/p>

15. The Combination Of Personalized IoT Devices Working Together<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

In recent decades, we have experienced a transition from mass production to mass personalization. How do we personalize products and services at scale? The answer is with real-time information coming from a secure yet diverse set of IoT devices\u2014cars, TVs, refrigerators, thermostats, medical devices and so on. The IoT of the future is not a single device but a highly personalized platform. –\u00a0Augusto Perazzo<\/a>,\u00a0Me in Te<\/a><\/p>

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