INTERNET OF THINGS
The Internet of Things is a network of smart objects and cloud infrastructure; exchanging data and then transforming it into actionable intelligence. This convergence of IT (information technology) and OT (operations technology), draws its strengths from both worlds such as use of sensor technology to gather insights from the field and using data analytic capabilities in the cloud.
Working with enterprises, industrial OEM, consumer OEM, mobile network operators and cloud service providers, Gemalto has a holistic view on the different building blocks like software, hardware and data are gelling together to build robust IoT ecosystems. In order to realize the benefits of IoT, such as increasing customer intimacy, improving operational excellence and generating new revenue streams through business model innovation; there are three critical components for the ecosystem to thrive: reliable connectivity, reliable security and an agile monetization framework.
Connect: Gemalto addresses miniaturization needs for OEMs, enables out-of-the-box connectivity for IoT devices, and delivers solutions to manage the network's quality of service.
Secure: Discover IoT security as an enabler for a robust IoT ecosystem. Gemalto helps customers secure the device, secure the cloud, and manage lifecycle of security for the entire lifespan of devices.
Monetize: Gemalto helps customers to enable innovative business models through embedded licensing, and quicker time-to-market with an application enablement platform.
Source: http://www.gemalto.com/iot