How will the internet of things change our future?

Posted by Anusha

The Internet of Things is network connectivity between physical devices such as appliances, vehicles, etc. which contain inbuilt sensors, software, and microchips that facilitate data transfer between each other. Each device has its own unique computing processor which allows them to interoperate with other similar infrastructure via the internet. Things are always changing, we must accept the ebb and flow of things. The real question you should ask yourself is where you should concentrate your efforts in the next few years to avoid alienation. Our concerns over the past few years have changed drastically, in terms of the things we build and design and how the users interact with these devices.

The Shape of Future: The applications of the Internet of Things are extensive. The number of devices with the capability to link up with each other via the internet went up by 31% in 2017. Experts predict by 2020 the Internet of Things will have a total value of $1.7 trillion in the global market and a total of 30 billion new devices will be designed with network connectivity features.

Human intervention will reduce in the years to comes, some careers might become obsolete in a few years for example taxi and delivery packages, translators and interpreters, pilots and air traffic controllers and many more. IoT allows devices inclusive of all the computing enabled infrastructure can be remotely controlled therefore integrating the physical world with the computer system resulting in more economic benefits, efficiency, and accuracy.

How to Secure Future: To secure your Internet of Things career there are several things you could do. First, start by learning a few programming languages, most recommended JavaScript. This will not only secure your career but also gives it longevity. The language is not only used on browsers but increasingly, with Node.js, it’s a language for the servers, which is more often than not found directly embedded within devices.

Ensure you are always updated in terms of internet security. Constantly refine your security skills on how to maximize security on an ever-increasing number of connected devices. Try and run tests to ensure the security measures put in place can hold up when required.

The ability to come up with small accurate sensors e.g. sensors that can detect a change in temperature, speed, and other physical elements will be an invaluable skill in the future as far as the internet of things is concerned. Some sound knowledge of simple things such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and transfer of data to the cloud will go a long way in safeguarding your career.

Don’t be daunted: Don’t stop what you are doing because humans will always need to interact with devices and machines to make them work. Rather than looking at Internet of Things as means of reducing jobs, look at it as a channel that could create even more job opportunities. Don’t be daunted, after all, you have come this far and along the way you have developed some useful skills. With a little effort, your Internet of Things career will thrive.