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What is Internet of Things? Definition and explanations

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to physical equipment fitted with sensors and a network connection, able to transmit measurements and sometimes receive commands: meters, industrial sensors, vehicles, building equipment. The difficulty is not connecting one object but operating thousands: updates, security, battery life and the cost of transmitting data.

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The Internet of Things connects physical equipment able to transmit measurements and receive commands.

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