{"id":5415,"date":"2018-09-30T12:36:38","date_gmt":"2018-09-30T12:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athis-consulting.com\/news\/?p=5415"},"modified":"2018-10-02T10:26:39","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T10:26:39","slug":"is-iot-for-your-company-a-real-mutation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athis-technologies.com\/news\/innovation\/2018\/is-iot-for-your-company-a-real-mutation\/","title":{"rendered":"Is IoT for your company a real mutation?"},"content":{"rendered":"

IoT infrastructure plans may seem intimidating, but they don\u2019t have to be, says Cisco\u2019s Maciej Kranz.<\/p>\n

The internet of things (IoT) is digitally transforming businesses before our eyes. Throughout the past few years, companies across industries embarked on their IoT journeys with high hopes, focusing on improving and automating existing processes \u2013 tackling the \u2018low-hanging fruit\u2019.<\/p>\n

Now that these companies have gained process, productivity and cost benefits, it is time to move to the next phase: leveraging IoT to create new value propositions, business models and revenue streams.<\/p>\n

However, it is increasingly difficult for businesses to experience the full transformational potential of IoT if they implement it on top of infrastructure designed years ago for specific tasks. In fact,\u00a085pc<\/a>\u00a0of businesses decision-makers cite legacy infrastructures as a key reason they are not reaching their full digital transformation potential.<\/p>\n

As the technological foundation for your IoT deployment \u2013 comprising smart devices, sensors and actuators;\u00a0wired or wireless networks; software, middleware for data management and more \u2013 your infrastructure should take full advantage of modern technology advances to enter the 21st century.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, most organisations have implemented IoT within brownfield environments, encompassing specialised systems, often operating in isolation, based on decades-old protocols. These elements often lack the flexibility, speed, bandwidth, security and interoperability required to capitalise on the full capabilities of IoT technologies.<\/p>\n

But, as we finally move to the next, more disruptive phase of IoT, businesses must address their insufficient infrastructures to remain competitive, no matter where they are in their IoT journeys.<\/p>\n

The business value of a modern infrastructure<\/h2>\n

Completely \u2018redoing\u2019 your company\u2019s infrastructure may sound daunting and costly, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. And you don\u2019t have to overhaul it all at once \u2013 it is possible to take a pragmatic approach and insert elements of a 21st-century architecture into existing workflows. In other words, you\u2019re establishing the building blocks of the modern, end-goal architecture.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still wary of making these changes, consider the long-term benefits and business value. A new infrastructure will set you up for a faster, more significant ROI because the resulting IoT systems are far less complex, and optimised for latest technologies and applications. When based on open standards, these \u2018digital transformation-ready\u2019 systems enable interoperability so that businesses can quickly and easily introduce new solutions and capabilities that add leapfrog value now or later down the road, at a lower cost.<\/p>\n

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IoT connected devices installed base worldwide from 2015-2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moreover, you are future-proofing the infrastructure to take advantage of the\u00a075bn<\/a>\u00a0connected devices that are expected to emerge by 2025, and the myriad use cases they will bring. Further, you\u2019ll be able to integrate IoT more easily with other\u00a0rising technologies<\/a>, such as artificial intelligence\/machine learning, fog computing and blockchain. You can even implement these technologies gradually once you have a design for your overall framework and architecture in place.<\/p>\n

Now, consider the costs and expected ROI of an IoT implementation in a greenfield versus brownfield environment.\u00a0IDC projects<\/a>\u00a0that a digital transformation-ready network, when combined with the right technology solutions and services, delivers an average ROI of 402pc over five years, with payback in just nine months. That breaks down into an average of $48,117 in savings per 100 users, or $3.1m per organisation, per year.<\/p>\n

A real-world revolution<\/h2>\n

Look no further than PepsiCo for an example of success with an infrastructure overhaul. Instead of introducing IoT to a hodgepodge of outdated and inefficient technologies, PepsiCo replaced its existing infrastructure, adopting an \u2018infrastructure-as-a-service\u2019 model.<\/p>\n

Working closely with partners Rockwell Automation and Cisco, PepsiCo adopted virtual industrial servers and a standard network infrastructure, coupled with centralised expert support on a pre-engineered, scalable server infrastructure. The solution included all hardware, software and network connectivity preconfigured to support PepsiCo\u2019s unique business needs.<\/p>\n

As a result, PepsiCo increased the reliability of plant manufacturing systems, while reducing support costs. Further, the IoT deployment allows support staff to communicate with all components of the infrastructure through continuous remote monitoring. This enables technicians to proactively address any issues before they impact production. The ROI from these revolutionary changes was almost immediate, and PepsiCo also reduced troubleshooting time by 90pc \u2013 meaning far less downtime.<\/p>\n

How to get started on your IoT infrastructure upgrade<\/h2>\n

As mentioned, your infrastructure overhaul doesn\u2019t have to be an overwhelming endeavour. Here\u2019s how you can get started.<\/p>\n

Define the business transformation<\/h5>\n

Too often, businesses get caught up in the hype of IoT and its \u2018cool\u2019 technologies and lose sight of its transformational value. Before investigating a new infrastructure or exploring IoT technologies and connections, define your use case and your desired end state. What business problem do you want to solve with IoT? And what ROI are you hoping to achieve?<\/p>\n

Analyse your current infrastructure and design your new one<\/h5>\n

Identify what\u2019s outdated and what\u2019s state-of-the-art. What internet protocol (IP) are you using? How \u2018intuitive<\/a>\u2019 is your network, or is your entire IP infrastructure (including switches, wireless access points and routers) securely connected on a unified platform? From there, you can design your overall, end-goal architecture, comprising flexible frameworks and leading technologies (IoT, AI, fog computing and blockchain).<\/p>\n

Make a decision<\/h5>\n

Next, decide whether you opt for a one-time revolutionary overhaul or take a more incremental approach. Or maybe it makes sense at this point to simply retrofit your existing system with IoT, and that\u2019s OK, too. Here, keep in mind the ROI and ensure your decision aligns with your business\u2019 long-term goals. However, you shouldn\u2019t make that decision alone.<\/p>\n

Leverage your ecosystem\u2019s expertise<\/h5>\n

IoT is a team sport. No single company can \u2018do\u2019 IoT by itself \u2013 it is too costly, time-consuming and complex, resulting in limited payback or even failure. As you determine the right approach for preparing your infrastructure for digital transformation, seek out the advice of\u00a0your partner ecosystem<\/a>. That includes horizontal and vertical providers, along with hyper-local regional experts, to ensure your IoT project (and results) meets your specific business need.<\/p>\n

As this next disruptive phase of IoT progresses, incremental improvements to existing processes will not be enough to keep companies competitive. Whether you are starting your first IoT project or one-hundredth, take time now to assess your existing infrastructure. It may very well be holding you back. By bringing your infrastructure into the 21st century, you\u2019ll be ready to take full advantage of the transformational power of IoT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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