A general meaning of Internet of Things (IoT) is connecting all devices with internet to streamline the automation and decision process. But as per the developer’s perspective, the concept is quite longer. IoT brings a significant cultural and technological shift for users as well as for developers. PCs establish a one-way communication with machines, and the addition of internet to it, allows you to talk with others. It means PCs build relationships between people. But IoT establishes the relationship between people and machines as well. It allows the machines to talk with other machines and people. Conditions applied: all machines or devices must be connected to the internet if they want to talk with each other.
For instance, the patient wears a monitor, keeping tabs on vital signs and telling him about various medical levels. Monitor will communicate with the patient. A refrigerator that will keep track of food, telling you which food you should throw out and what you should order next.
Opportunities for Developers with IoT
Developer’s world is going to expand more with the entrance of IoT. Soon their development will not remain only for smartphone, mobile, tablets, and other devices. It will explore more for appliances. Soon they will begin to develop apps for home and office appliances.
According to a research firm Gartner, by 2020, 25 billion things will be connected to the internet. From such things, most of will be related to those regularly used by consumers. For example, a device will be built that signals to turn the TV on whenever someone sits on it. Developers will build apps for such type of devices to increase their features and functionality.
Of course, it’s an opportunity, but also a challenge as developers require considering billions of devices from different companies and developing apps for them.
Mobile app developers agreeing for turning a focus from devices to user data services will actually require a shift of mindset. That may lead to great financial windfall as it enables them to charge a fee for continual services rather than one time fees.
Security will Remain at the Core
Security matter is hotly debated in the mobile app arena; it’s unquestioned that global nature of IoT comes with serious deliberation and challenges.
Experts are warning that the more appliances get linked to IoT, the more possibility will be there for any digital mischief. For instance, a wireless device is connected with voice-activated oven, which is connected with Lexus, which is linked to the PC; hackers can easily break the system via your kid’s play station.
CEO of software services vendor Axway, Christophe Fabre says that the key to maintain a security with IoT is to hack-proof the APIs (application programming interfaces) which are connected with the devices – used for communication.
Conclusion:
In the next 3 or 4 years, apps will no longer be restricted to smartphones and tablets, but explore to various sets of devices like cars and wearable technology. Thanks to wireless technology like Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi and GPS which made it possible to create apps for wireless devices. Solutions are ready to solve various communications, privacy and security issues and efforts are implemented to make them stronger. Mobile app developers are ready with all essential tools needed to create apps for tons of devices.
Related: One app, multiple platforms – 8 common Cross Platform tools for mobile app developers
For instance, the patient wears a monitor, keeping tabs on vital signs and telling him about various medical levels. Monitor will communicate with the patient. A refrigerator that will keep track of food, telling you which food you should throw out and what you should order next.
Opportunities for Developers with IoT
Developer’s world is going to expand more with the entrance of IoT. Soon their development will not remain only for smartphone, mobile, tablets, and other devices. It will explore more for appliances. Soon they will begin to develop apps for home and office appliances.
According to a research firm Gartner, by 2020, 25 billion things will be connected to the internet. From such things, most of will be related to those regularly used by consumers. For example, a device will be built that signals to turn the TV on whenever someone sits on it. Developers will build apps for such type of devices to increase their features and functionality.
Of course, it’s an opportunity, but also a challenge as developers require considering billions of devices from different companies and developing apps for them.
Mobile app developers agreeing for turning a focus from devices to user data services will actually require a shift of mindset. That may lead to great financial windfall as it enables them to charge a fee for continual services rather than one time fees.
Security will Remain at the Core
Security matter is hotly debated in the mobile app arena; it’s unquestioned that global nature of IoT comes with serious deliberation and challenges.
Experts are warning that the more appliances get linked to IoT, the more possibility will be there for any digital mischief. For instance, a wireless device is connected with voice-activated oven, which is connected with Lexus, which is linked to the PC; hackers can easily break the system via your kid’s play station.
CEO of software services vendor Axway, Christophe Fabre says that the key to maintain a security with IoT is to hack-proof the APIs (application programming interfaces) which are connected with the devices – used for communication.
Conclusion:
In the next 3 or 4 years, apps will no longer be restricted to smartphones and tablets, but explore to various sets of devices like cars and wearable technology. Thanks to wireless technology like Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi and GPS which made it possible to create apps for wireless devices. Solutions are ready to solve various communications, privacy and security issues and efforts are implemented to make them stronger. Mobile app developers are ready with all essential tools needed to create apps for tons of devices.
Related: One app, multiple platforms – 8 common Cross Platform tools for mobile app developers