How Smart Does Your Solution Need To Be?, Why You Should Rapid Prototype, and Exciting New IoT Applications

The best articles from this week, curated by the IoT For All Team

Building the Internet of Things

💭 How Smart Does Your Solution Need to Be?
There are varying levels of smart, but it’s best to pick the level that matches your strategic intent. Not every device needs to be connected, and not every connected device needs to become a product-service platform. Ignore advice to “go big or go home” and instead find your sweet spot.

⏩ Why You Should Rapid Prototype Your IoT Solution
Rapid prototyping an IoT solution empowers you to shape and reshape your solution with minimal risk and a high potential for reward. Don’t invest heavily in an IoT platform too early, but develop a rapid prototype to gain insight before moving forward with a proof of concept.

💼 The Skills You Need to Hire for in IoT
IoT not only changes the products and production lines in a company, but the skills and experience needed from employees as well. This article describes five different job skills that matter in IoT, including strong decision making skills, data protection, and exceptional customer service.

New IoT Applications

🏠 Travelers Offers Sensors for Home Protection
Travelers Insurance has partnered with Notion to provide their customers with sensors for their homes. The IoT enabled technology can automatically anticipate and report problems in the home, minimizing damages and risks.

🏦 Top 8 IoT Solutions for Fintech Providers
IoT sensors in finance represent a source of valuable data, collecting insights on users’ behavior and preferences. This article explores the exciting applications of IoT in fintech and how financial companies can use this trend to gain a competitive edge over their competition.

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