1. Abstract
This article presents a general survey of the current IoT software platform landscape based on a detailed analysis we conducted on IoT vendors. We first create a list of key features which are important for any IoT software platform. Next, we compare the extent to which those key features have been implemented in the current IoT software platforms. Finally, we list down the desired features of an IoT software platform based on our observations.
2. Introduction
The Internet of Things (IoT) has undergone rapid transformation since the term was first coined in 1999 by Kevin Ashton. Since the variety — and the number — of devices connected to the Internet has increased exponentially in recent years, IoT has become a mainstream technology with a significant potential for advancing the lifestyle of modern societies.