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HOW IOT IS TRANSFORMING THE WAY THE WORLD USES ITS RESOURCES
Carlijn Williams , Head of Portfolio Marketing Cloud and Cognitive Services at Nokia , discusses the potential IoT has for transforming the utilities industry .
The Internet of Things ( IoT ) plays a pivotal role in helping the utilities industry transform the way the world uses its resources . Whether deploying smart meters or smart grids , utilities need completely reliable high-performance connectivity that can be scaled up quickly to support vast numbers of IoT devices .
IoT can help utilities take advantage of real time and historical data to improve their efficiency .
This is where Communication Service Providers ( CSP ) come in , as they can offer the solution for utility companies wanting to utilize IoT . By using a managed service that encompasses an IoT grid , CSPs and their utility customers have the potential to transform the utilities industry .
Looking at Hutchison 3 Indonesia ( 3ID ) – a leading mobile CSP in Indonesia – and a state-owned electricity company which aims to roll out around 100 million smart meters over the next seven years , it is clear to see what can be achieved for businesses in this industry .
IoT can help utilities take advantage of real time and historical data to improve their efficiency , manage resources and achieve greater sustainability . However , a key challenge is ensuring low costs and secure connectivity at a truly vast scale . Utilities need a simple solution that minimizes installation and operational
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