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What Is IoT? The Internet Of Things Explained

Networkworld, Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

The internet of things (IoT) is a network of connected smart devices providing rich data, but it can also be a security nightmare.

The internet of things (IoT) is a catch-all term for the growing number of electronics that aren't traditional computing devices, but are connected to the internet to send data, receive instructions, or both. An incredibly broad range of 'things' that fall under the IoT umbrella: sensors, wearables, robots, drones, connected cars, smart homes and smart cities.

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