Author: Kamal R

IoT is one of the leading technologies in the world and has added a new level of comfort and convenience for people. Whether it is your home, office, or industry, IoT enables us to do work more quickly and precisely. However, when using IoT devices, various people often neglect the security aspect of IoT networks. 

As we all know, IoT devices are smart and designed to gather our data all the time. This means your network if not secured, is vulnerable to hacks, thefts, and unauthorized access to your private information. Therefore, you must take adequate steps to prevent any lethal attacks on your IoT network and keep it safe. 

Water is the most pristine resource on the planet. But unfortunately, in the last decade, water scarcity has consistently increased. As per UNICEF, each year, at least four billion people face water scarcity for a month. On top of that, half of the world’s population will be living in water-scarce areas by 2025.

Though there are numerous causes for this, improper usage, distribution, and management lead to maximum water wastage. We know that conventional water resource management practices like rainwater harvesting, rooftop irrigation, etc., save a lot of water. But, they may not solve a leaky water supply pipe in the middle of the city.

Modern technology has made communication easier than ever before. From smartphones to other smart devices, we can use a single gadget to accomplish a lot. However, have you ever wondered what makes it all possible? It's the microscopic chip circuits supported by powerful protocols and standards.

Over the past two decades, the technology industry has revolutionized the way we see the world. Today, we use IoT devices that can communicate not only with us but also with other smart devices. This is all thanks to the continuous improvement of communication and networking protocols such as WiFi, Ethernet, Matter, Thread, etc.

One of the key issues of a big city dweller is finding a parking space. Sure, you may have a big one at your home, but when a person goes out in the city, it can be an arduous task to get one space for your car.

For the same reason, sometimes, people lose their jobs, face losses in business, etc. Though these issues may not seem real, the issue of parking is very real. As per stats, Americans lose close to $73 billion while looking for parking space.

With IoT solutions implemented in fleet management, the supervisors and managers will know about the vehicle's health, current position, updates from the drive, fleet health, cargo, and so on. No matter where you are located, the right fleet management structure will make it more proactive and precise. 

Understanding Fleet Management and the Role of IoT

The basic purpose of fleet management is to structure the fleet and its activities to get the best outcome. In terms of management, this includes taking care of the vehicles and drivers, monitoring the vehicle’s health, tracking the cargo, ensuring that the vehicles can deliver the cargo on time, adjusting the vehicle route, and so on. 

Using IoT-based technologies, companies can effectuate high-performance workplaces, gain better access to data, interpret it, and implement bespoke strategies leading to sustainable growth. 

While these are the core benefits of an IoT-based system, implementing the same requires adding sensors and actuators to the entire system.