Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things

IoT and I-IoT – similarities and differences

There are many similarities between the IoT and the I-IoT. The I-IoT, however, is strictly related to industry and so it has some specific features, as highlighted in the following list:

• Cyber security is a critical topic for any digital solution, but its implementation in the industrial world requires special attention. This is because the OT systems and devices in industry have a much longer life cycle and are often based on legacy chips, processors, and operating systems that are not designed to be connected over the internet. This means they live in an isolated LAN, protected by a firewall from the external world.
• It is critical to ensure that industrial digital devices stay running; any temporary ...