IoT Devices and Solutions

Internet of Things (IoT) devices provide a huge range of benefits for almost any property, from commercial businesses to residential homes. 

In many cases, IoT devices are based on an interdependent approach, relying on the network as much as they do each other. Simaxx can be an invaluable platform for a wide variety of IoT solutions, from data security to critical infrastructure.


What is a typical IoT solution architecture?

In many cases, IoT devices use a three-part structure: the connected devices, the network, and the cloud linking them. This can also include a central platform like Simaxx, as well as additional network security measures depending on security policies.

Different technologies alter this infrastructure, but IoT devices always use a mixture of hardware and software components. 

Wireless connectivity ensures that all components can connect effectively, allowing for easy management of the entire system – often from a single minoring platform.

How does Simaxx act as a single Unified user experience for IoT devices?

Simaxx provides an invaluable platform for managing IoT data, allowing customers to make the most of their IoT services.

The platform is perfect for pooling data from a wide range of sources (from machine learning and artificial intelligence systems to basic security solutions), which can then be analysed to find future solutions or to get ahead of upcoming industry trends.

For example, Simaxx Niagara can offer a secure connection to any data source, encrypting data for maximum security throughout every step of transit. 

This can allow users to discover solutions they would otherwise miss, further refine their security options, plan for the future, and find ways to reduce cost in the long term.

Using Simaxx as a part of an edge computing strategy can massively increase business efficiency and push for a faster digital transformation. This also leads to greater value and visibility being placed on simple services, often revealing useful new functional solutions in the process.

Simaxx, Connected Devices and IoT Solutions

Simaxx can be integrated into nearly any secure device, as well as a wide range of services from countless industries.
This makes it an invaluable platform for healthcare, security, public safety, data management, and even specific industry niches like mobile network operators.

The data gathered through Simaxx can be far more valuable than customer stories or information gleaned from larger companies (like Amazon, or AWS, IoT information). The platform also allows for quick and easy analysis of any gathered information, including a huge pool of historical data.

Using IoT devices in a space can provide a huge range of monitoring options, and Simaxx takes full advantage of that fact. The platform is designed to work with whatever monitoring and management tools an organisation already uses, aiming for seamless integration in every situation.

Many common commercial challenges require a solution that can only be gained through careful monitoring and information management, and Simaxx tackles these challenges by allowing you to tie all of your monitoring tools into a central, unified platform.

From there, it becomes incredibly easy to pick out potential risks or long-term problems, from healthcare issues to bad actors trying to breach your secure network. 

When combined with accurate monitoring tools, Simaxx can become an important part of managing and protecting an entire property, all while providing an ideal platform to analyse important findings.

No matter the industry or niche a business falls under, Simaxx is one of the ideal ways for them to begin constructing their own unique monitoring system, complete with specialised ways to gather and refine raw information into something much more valuable.



What are the typical types of IoT device solutions on the Market?

Smart devices are becoming increasingly common in the modern world, and many of the most popular IoT devices are chosen for their unique features or high reliability.

Wireless Sensor Networks

Typical wireless sensor networks utilise a standard protocol that is a suitable frequency for the region it is deployed in. The different wireless protocols all have their relative advantages and disadvantages. The application that the sensor devices are being used for could dictate which protocol is used. Battery powered wireless sensors are associated with a local hub or gateway which is configured to send data to, and receive data from, a cloud service.

Internet Security Solutions

IoT security solutions can be incredibly powerful, using IoT technology alongside typical cyber security goals to lock down device security breaches and risks with extreme efficiency. Ransomware attacks and other sensitive data threats can be supported by advanced data protection measures.

Property Security

The Internet of Things is notable for providing good physical protection to many properties. This can include alarm systems and constant updates of activity within the business itself, as well as far more complex systems designed to identify break-ins and trespassers.

Tracking Software

Many industries use tracking systems to monitor business performance, keep an eye on their operations, or allow for easy visibility of employees that move around often. These tracking tools can be used in a huge variety of different ways, depending on the industries in question.

Digital Assistants

One of the most common IoT applications is digital assistant units. These can be used to control basic office devices and handle simple business applications with voice commands, as well as offer up useful information as needed.

Industrial Systems

IoT deployment across varied industries usually leads to IoT device robots. These can all be linked to the same IoT system to improve operational efficiency during manufacturing jobs and better protection for employees working alongside them.

Healthcare Devices

IoT devices are commonly involved in patient care, allowing for easy real-time monitoring of patients. This can also give medical professionals instant access to critical medical information within seconds.

Smart Vehicles

Smart vehicles boast their own internal IoT systems, working differently depending on the vehicle and manufacturer.

What are the limitations of typical IoT devices?

IoT devices have limitations. It is possible to eliminate these through platforms like Simaxx since many IoT solutions require in-depth data monitoring to locate flaws or limitations within the network.

IoT Security Limitations

As an example, some security systems use multiple portals for each range of devices. This goes against many people’s ideas of IoT security and can result in more than one network, stopping devices from being able to connect across networks easily.

Cloud Connections

The connected world is very flexible, but cloud systems put their customers under artificial limits. These are not challenges to overcome but are part of the cloud services themselves, often so that the services can reduce operational costs and gain more business.

Data Storage

Many IoT networks have no data-gathering tools. This limits how some technologies can be used, whether they cover manufacturing or administration. A new enterprise can only achieve high-value innovation if it has hard data to pose challenges and guide it towards a solution.

Integration Skills

Some IoT devices are only as good as the people or services that install them. Many technologies rely on a critical understanding of the device, the industry, any relevant challenges, and other information that consumers may not have easy access to yet.

Analysis of Smart Devices

Many customers can keep their data secure and access a device from anywhere in their business but will not have a way to push for deeper device and data analysis. Without using that data, IoT may be used as a convenience without realising its full potential in the workplace.