Smart Grid

Internet of Things

The network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that exchange data over the internet.

Sensor

A device that detects and measures physical properties like temperature, motion, or light and converts them into data.

Actuator

A device that converts energy into motion to control a mechanism or system based on received commands.

Embedded System

A dedicated computer system designed for specific functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system.

Firmware

Permanent software programmed into a hardware device's read-only memory that controls its basic functions.

Edge Device

A computing device at the boundary of a network that processes data locally before sending it to the cloud.

Condition Monitoring

Continuously tracking equipment parameters to detect changes that indicate developing faults.

Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution characterised by smart automation, IoT, cloud computing, and AI in manufacturing.

Wearable Technology

Electronic devices worn on the body that collect data, track activities, and provide notifications or feedback.

SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — a system for monitoring and controlling industrial processes remotely.

PLC

Programmable Logic Controller — an industrial digital computer adapted for controlling manufacturing processes and machinery.

OPC-UA

Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture — a machine-to-machine communication protocol for industrial automation.

A database optimised for handling time-stamped data, commonly used for IoT sensor data and metrics.

Using IoT sensor data and analytics to predict when equipment will fail and schedule maintenance proactively.

Bluetooth Low Energy — a wireless protocol designed for short-range, low-power IoT device communication.

A middleware solution connecting IoT devices with applications, providing device management, data processing, and integration.

Narrowband IoT — a cellular technology standard for low-power, wide-area IoT applications.

An urban area using IoT sensors and technology to collect data and manage resources, services, and infrastructure efficiently.

A manufacturing facility using IoT, AI, and automation to create a highly digitised and connected production environment.

Over-the-Air update — remotely delivering software, firmware, or configuration updates to IoT devices wirelessly.