What Is Internet of Things (IoT)?

Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of connected sensors, devices, and software that collect, transmit, and act on data. If you’re asking what is Internet of Things, it’s how everyday assets—from thermostats to factory robots—become measurable, controllable, and automatable.

We often see leaders adopt IoT to gain real-time visibility, cut manual work, and improve safety and service quality. Value shows up fast when data closes the loop between events and action.

Key benefits include:

  • Visibility: Track asset health, location, and utilization in real time.
  • Efficiency: Automate routine checks and dispatches with event triggers.
  • Customer experience: Personalize services and prevent failures.
  • Risk reduction: Detect anomalies early and enforce policies at the edge.

Our take? IoT turns operations into a living data system—so teams move from guesswork to guided action.

Want the full breakdown? Explore our Internet of Things (IoT) Guide. For security must-haves, read Cloud Security: What Matters in the IoT Age. If you run a smaller operation, see How Can IoT Solutions for Small Businesses Transform Your Business Operations?. For the consumer-device angle, check The Creeping Expansion of Home Devices Into IoT Security. Then dive deeper with the whitepaper Connected Success: The Small Business Guide to IoT Integration.

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