The Internet of Things (IoT) has so quickly transformed the way we live and work. Billions of devices are connected thanks to IoT technology: these devices actively collect and exchange data – from anywhere in the world.

Smart homes, wearables, industrial sensors… and even connected vehicles, IoT is now integrated into almost every industry and sector. Exponential growth, yes, but with a profound impact on IT infrastructure.

Exciting opportunities often come with significant challenges. In this blog post, we will take a look at the key opportunities companies have when they consider investing in IoT or expanding their use of IoT.

The internet of things (IoT) is undoubtedly growing rapidly. According to Gartner the typical CIO will be looking after triple the number of IoT devices in 2024, compared to the number of IoT devices under their security remit in 2018.

This influx is caused by a mix of repurposed consumer devices, IoT devices that support infrastructure and business-specific IoT devices. Dodging the explosion of IoT devices is impossible, and yes, IoT does deliver a lot of advantages – but the security implications can be serious.