Mobile Magazine July 2020 | Page 80

IOT MOBILE

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The cell phone is already the most powerful data-gathering tool for companies looking to understand their customers . Cell phones track our locations and browsing habits , contain more personal information than any filing cabinet or physical storeroom , and are an essential tool in companies ’ quest to anticipate and adapt to the needs of their client base . The proliferation of IoT devices and their symbiosis with mobile technology is creating wealths of new data in real time .

As mentioned above , cellular networks are set to play a significant role in delivering IoT services in remote or challenging environments , and in contexts where building dedicated IoT networks is cost-prohibitive . “ With the progressive rise of IoT devices and the pervasiveness of cloud-based platforms and 5G deployment , cellular IoT connectivity will become a leading technology within the next few years ,” said Lars Wemme , head of IoT Security at Infineon ’ s Digital Security Solutions division , in a recent statement . The ability to gather , analyse and process data beyond the reach of fibre optic networks has massive potential for the agricultural , smart city and medical industries .

JULY 2020