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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.

Smart Grid

An electrical grid using digital communication and IoT to monitor and manage electricity distribution efficiently.

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.

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

Performing data analysis at the network edge, close to data sources, for real-time insights and reduced latency.

Constrained Application Protocol — a specialised web transfer protocol for use with constrained devices in IoT networks.

Long Range Wide Area Network — a low-power protocol designed for wirelessly connecting IoT devices over long distances.

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

A virtual model of a physical device or system that simulates its behaviour for monitoring and optimisation.

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

A distributed computing paradigm extending cloud capabilities to the edge of the network for IoT processing.

Monitoring

The continuous observation of system performance, availability, and health using automated tools and dashboards.