The Internet of Things (IoT) is quietly transforming the way utilities, industrial firms and smart city stakeholders operate. Some sectors are certainly accelerating faster than others to an IoT-driven future. But one thing is true across the board: cyber-security remains the primary barrier to the success of projects, both in terms of technical challenges and getting all-important board-level buy-in. Enterprise-grade networks should therefore be a priority for organisations wanting to improve the quality of life of citizens, drive business efficiencies, lower costs and increase the reliability of systems and services.The Internet of Things (IoT) is quietly transforming the way utilities, industrial firms and smart city stakeholders operate. Some sectors are accelerating faster than others to an IoT-driven future.But one thing is true across the board: cyber-security remains the primary barrier to the success of projects, both in terms of technical challenges and getting all-important board-level buy-in. Enterprise-grade networks should therefore be a priority for organisations wanting to improve the quality of life of citizens, drive business efficiencies, lower costs and increase the reliability of systems and services, argues Phil Beecher of the Wi-SUN Alliance.
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