Types Of IoT Softwares Flashcards
DEF IOT SOFTWARE
While the hardware (sensors, devices, etc.) forms the physical layer of this system, IoT Software acts as the intelligence—collecting, analyzing, and acting on data. Without IoT software, the data collected by devices would be raw, unprocessed, and largely useless
Types of IoT Software
Device Management Software
Monitors and controls IoT devices.
Helps with firmware updates, remote control, diagnostics, and error handling.
Ensures secure and consistent performance of IoT hardware.
Example: Bosch IoT Suite, Particle Cloud
Types of IoT Software
IoT Platforms
Provide a central hub to manage devices, connectivity, and data.
Offer dashboards, APIs, analytics tools, and cloud services.
Can be cloud-based or on-premise.
Examples:
AWS IoT Core
Google Cloud IoT
Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
IBM Watson IoT
ThingWorx
Types of IoT Software
Data Analytics Software
Extracts insights from data collected from IoT sensors.
Uses machine learning, big data, and AI to predict trends and behavior.
Examples: SAS Analytics for IoT, Apache Hadoop, Splunk
Types of IoT Software
Security Software
Provides encryption, authentication, and protection against threats.
Ensures device identity and secure communication.
Examples: Symantec IoT Security, Cisco IoT Threat Defense
Types of IoT Software
Network Management Software
Manages communication between devices over various protocols like Wi-Fi, MQTT, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, etc.
Maintains stable and efficient connectivity.
Types of IoT Software
Application Enablement Software
Provides tools to build user-facing IoT applications (dashboards, alerts, mobile apps).
Helps extend IoT functionality to business logic.
Examples: Blynk, Kaa IoT, Node-RED
Major Functions of IoT Software
- 📥 Data Collection
IoT software collects vast amounts of data from various sources such as sensors, RFID tags, GPS modules, and smart appliances.
It uses protocols like MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, and WebSockets to gather data from the edge (devices) to the cloud or local server.
This raw data may include temperature, location, humidity, speed, usage statistics, etc.
Functionality:
Continuous or scheduled data pulling
Data format standardization (JSON, XML)
Initial preprocessing (filtering noise, removing duplicates)
Example:
A temperature sensor in a smart fridge sends data every minute to an AWS IoT platform, which collects and stores it in a time-series database.
Major Functions of IoT Software
- 🔗 Device Integration
IoT software must connect with a wide variety of devices, each having different protocols, OS, and communication standards.
The integration layer helps different IoT devices communicate and work together, regardless of brand or type.
Functionality:
Handles protocol translation (MQTT ↔ HTTP)
Facilitates device registration and provisioning
Manages communication consistency and uptime
Example:
A smart lighting system, security camera, and HVAC system working in sync within a smart building through one common software interface.
Major Functions of IoT Software
- 📊 Real-Time Analytics
Real-time analysis allows IoT systems to respond instantly to events.
This helps in critical applications like health monitoring, industrial safety, and traffic management.
Functionality:
Event detection and anomaly detection
Predictive maintenance (detect when a machine might fail)
Real-time alert generation (SMS, Email, App)
Example:
In smart factories, if a motor’s vibration data crosses a safety threshold, the system instantly sends an alert and stops the machine to avoid failure.
Major Functions of IoT Software
- 🧩 Application Process Extension
IoT software integrates with business processes and enterprise systems (like ERP, CRM, SCM).
It helps businesses automate tasks, optimize operations, and deliver customer-centric services.
Functionality:
Provides APIs to integrate with external software
Automates workflows based on device events
Supports dashboards and visualization tools
Example:
In retail, IoT software integrates stock level data from smart shelves with inventory management systems to automatically place reorders.
