AI & Data

IoT & Edge Computing

Connect your physical operations to your digital systems with IoT sensors, edge compute, and OT/IT convergence strategies that generate real-time operational intelligence.

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What is IoT & Edge Computing?

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical devices — sensors, cameras, machines, vehicles, and building systems — that collect and transmit data over IP networks. IoT enables organizations to instrument their physical environments in ways that were previously impossible, generating real-time operational data that drives faster, better decisions.

Edge computing brings data processing closer to where the data is generated — at the "edge" of the network, rather than in a centralized cloud or data center. This reduces latency, decreases bandwidth costs, and enables real-time responses that cloud-centric architectures cannot support. A manufacturing line that detects a quality defect in milliseconds and stops the production process cannot wait for a round trip to the cloud.

OT/IT convergence — the integration of operational technology (industrial control systems, SCADA, PLCs) with information technology (enterprise networks, cloud platforms) — is one of the defining infrastructure challenges of the 2020s. It creates enormous efficiency opportunities while introducing new cybersecurity risks that require specialized expertise to manage.

Market Snapshot
20B+
Global IoT connections in 2025 (IoT Analytics)
$61B
Edge computing market size by 2028 driven by AI inference at the edge
40%
Reduction in unplanned downtime with IoT-enabled predictive maintenance
Common Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance

Monitor industrial equipment vibration, temperature, and performance in real time to predict failures before they cause costly downtime.

Smart Building Automation

Connect HVAC, lighting, access control, and energy systems into a unified platform for automated control and energy optimization.

Healthcare Asset Tracking

Track the real-time location and status of medical equipment, wheelchairs, and infusion pumps across hospital campuses.

Retail & Warehouse Analytics

Measure foot traffic, dwell time, inventory levels, and environmental conditions in real time to optimize operations and customer experience.

OT/IT Security Convergence

Extend cybersecurity visibility and policy enforcement to operational technology environments that have historically been isolated from IT security programs.

Supply Chain Visibility

Track shipment location, temperature, humidity, and shock exposure in transit with cellular IoT sensors and real-time alerting.

Industry News & Trends
IoT Analytics
Global IoT connections surpass 20 billion in 2025 as industrial and healthcare deployments accelerate beyond consumer device growth
2025
McKinsey
Edge computing market reaches $61B as manufacturers move AI inference to the factory floor for real-time quality and process control
2025
Gartner
OT/IT convergence creates new attack surface — operational technology security tops the IoT investment priority list for 2025
2025
CRN
Cradlepoint and Cisco expand 5G IoT programs as enterprises deploy cellular-connected edge devices across distributed operations
2025

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