Industrial IoT
Industrial IoT (IIoT) is a subset of the Internet of Things that focuses on connecting industrial equipment, sensors, and systems to collect, analyze, and act on data in manufacturing, energy, transportation, and other industrial sectors. It enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, automation, and optimization of industrial processes through technologies like edge computing, cloud platforms, and data analytics. IIoT aims to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance safety in industrial environments.
Developers should learn IIoT when working in industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, or smart cities, where it's used for applications like predictive maintenance to prevent equipment failures, supply chain optimization, and energy management. It's essential for building systems that integrate hardware sensors with software for data-driven decision-making, often requiring skills in edge computing, real-time data processing, and industrial protocols like OPC UA or MQTT.