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There are many pieces to developing successful connected product deployments and with so many moving parts it can be difficult to decide where to start. Companies often jump into the Internet of Things pool with a proven and tested connected product that lacks one major feature, IoT security. As a leading consumer and industrial IoT platform provider, Exosite is invested in ensuring the security of its clients.

It is a fact that the Internet of Things is allowing companies access to more data. Although this explosion of data is affording companies to increase efficiencies and create new revenue streams, it is also true that the amount of new data can be overbearing if companies are not prepared. An overload of data could mean stretched resources that lead to new security challenges. Just as a soldier would not go to battle without being properly armed with a protective aid, companies must also arm themselves with a server that can protect and manage their data.

In the past, the process of retaining data security relied on the fortification of one’s data in motion and at rest. This changed with the introduction of IoT, as unauthorized access of highly valuable data at rest becomes an issue. Developing a strong IoT security strategy becomes essential for companies both seeking to enter the industry and those companies that have already produced a connected device.

I remember the first time I saw the health of my off-the-grid solar-powered battery bank from 1,500 miles away–I knew that my investment in renewable energy was intact and had the peace of mind that should something go wrong, I had the data at my fingertips to make educated decisions to rectify the situation. The Internet of Things (IoT) was transformative to my experience as a remote property owner.

Developing an IoT strategy has quickly become the focus for both old and new organizations representing a vast amount of industries. When developed and implemented properly, an IoT product deployment can offer numerous benefits, including improved efficiency and new revenue streams. A key advantage of an IoT solution is the value added from data captured within an edge-device ecosystem.

As today's manufacturers look out at the changing and unpredictable business landscape, they are faced with both enormous risk and unprecedented opportunity. Economic uncertainty and digital disruption from savvy, agile competitors are forcing both senior executives and divisional managers to contend with a new set of challenges. Every day, business leaders are seeking answers to tough questions about how they can reduce costs, create new value in their market, and build a sustainable roadmap for growth in a turbulent world.

As a global consumer and industrial IoT platform provider, Exosite is deeply involved in securing sensors, devices, networks, cloud platforms, web applications, and mobile applications for diverse industries. As explained in our previous installment of the Security in Internet of Things Systems white paper blog segment, data can be thought of in three contexts. The second context is data in motion, and will be the focus of this IoT security blog segment.

Just as an architect’s expertise is needed in the construction of a sturdy home, one must also consider architectural needs in a successful IoT strategy. As a leading consumer and industrial IoT platform provider, Exosite seeks to assist companies understand the necessary pieces to consider when developing a connected product and system.

The Internet of Things is quickly transforming how companies do business.  With readily available data, companies are seizing new opportunities, developing state-of-the-art connected products, and creating new revenue streams. Easy access to data is the pinnacle of a successful IoT solution. It can also be the weakest link.  Every successful IoT strategy needs to consider the security of the data being handled. As our Security in Internet of Things Systems white paper illustrates, this can be thought of in three contexts. The first context and the focus of this IoT security blog segment is data at rest.

Developing a successful IoT strategy entails a large number of pieces. Just as a puzzle is not complete until each of it’s unique pieces are in their proper places, an IoT solution is not finished until each element has been properly developed. As a leading consumer and industrial IoT platform provider, Exosite is continuously striving to assist companies connect the necessary pieces to create their perfect IoT picture. In this segment of our Solving the IoT Puzzle: Build or Buy? white paper dissection, we will be covering the necessary pieces of a successful IoT solution.

Our vision is to connect every device in the world in a way that matters to people–with our Murano platform, our goal is to remove barriers to innovation for the Internet of Things (IoT) to see this vision become a reality. To foster this innovation, Exosite takes a fundamental stance of openness with our IoT platform tools and technologies: we publicly document our APIs, we support integrations with other software and platforms (including community-submitted integrations), we open-source software that lives on other’s products, we encourage re-use of community-sourced innovations, and we always strive to support the latest frameworks and design patterns.

The Internet of Things is quickly working its way into a diverse range of companies that are seeking to improve efficiency, add value, and overcome obstacles. Creating and implementing a successful IoT product deployment can be complicated, especially due to the multitude of shifting parts necessary. Because of this, a growing number of companies are turning to Exosite to kickstart their IoT generation of business. After searching for a reliable and knowledgeable industrial IoT platform provider, Parker Hannifin, the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, did just this.

Last week we released our newest white paper, Solving the IoT Problem: Build or Buy? As a leading consumer and industrial IoT platform provider, Exosite strives to bring new insight to the IoT market in the hopes of assisting the public. In this new blog series, we will be dissecting sections of this white paper to gain a better understanding of what building or buying an IoT platform entails.

Developing an IoT ecosystem can be very complex and, as a leading industrial IoT platform provider, Exosite is here to help develop your business's connected solution.