{"id":4891,"date":"2025-09-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intnews.it\/?p=4891"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:20:18","slug":"internet-of-thinking-iot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intnews.it\/en\/internet-of-thinking-iot\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet of Things (IoT): complete guide to the technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Functionality and fields of application about IoT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internet of Things (IoT): <\/strong>a network of devices equipped with sensors and software that collect and exchange data, creating an integrated and intelligent ecosystem. This technology, combined with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intnews.it\/en\/artificial-intelligence-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/a><\/strong>, transforms raw data into valuable information, enabling the automation and optimization of complex processes. IoT aims to collect data that AI processes to guide decisions and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FUNCTIONALITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The functioning of IoT can be broken down into four phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data Acquisition:<\/strong> IoT devices, equipped with sensors, capture information from the surrounding environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sharing:<\/strong> The collected data is transmitted through communication networks, such as 5G, which ensures speed and reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processing:<\/strong> Specialized software and artificial intelligence analyze the data to extract meaningful insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Based on the results of the analysis, decisions are made or processes are automated, turning data into concrete actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIELDS OF APPLICATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of IoT extends to every aspect of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within IoT is home automation, which allows for the remote control of lighting, security, and climate control. The cities of the future, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intnews.it\/en\/how-smart-mobility-is-changing-our-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Cities<\/a><\/strong>, use sensors to manage traffic, prevent floods, and optimize urban services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the energy sector, <strong>smart grids (intelligent networks)<\/strong> combine IoT and AI to optimize consumption and integrate renewable energy sources, while in mobility, modern cars incorporate advanced driver assistance systems and 5G connectivity to improve safety and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, regarding the healthcare sector, telemedicine allows for the remote monitoring of patients and provides support for remote surgical procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INDUSTRY (IIOT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a id=\"iiot\">Industrial Internet Things (IIoT)<\/a><\/strong> is the application of IoT in the industrial sector, a fundamental pillar of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intnews.it\/en\/industry-4-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industry 4.0<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IIoT enables <strong>machine-to-machine (M2M)<\/strong> communication and integration with <strong>ERP systems<\/strong> based on AI and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intnews.it\/en\/machine-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">machine learning<\/a><\/strong>. The analysis of data generated by IIoT devices allows for a significant improvement in efficiency, productivity, and operational visibility. Its applications range from <strong>predictive maintenance <\/strong>(to prevent failures) to <strong>smart manufacturing<\/strong>, from the management of intelligent electrical grids to connected logistics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Functionality and fields of application about IoT Internet of Things (IoT): a network of devices equipped with sensors and software that collect and exchange data, creating an integrated and intelligent&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4889,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4891","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-int-learn"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Internet of Things (IoT): complete guide to the technology - 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