Internet of Things (IOT) as the future of networked devices: An overview

Godson S Olusanya 1, *, Charles Okunbor 2 and Oghenetega Avwokuruaye 3

1 Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
2 Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria.
3 Department of Cyber Security, Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria.
 
Review Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2021, 09(03), 031–037.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2021.9.3.0154
Publication history: 
Received on 16 November 2021; revised on 12 December 2021; accepted on 14 December 2021
 
Abstract: 
The internet being a major tool in the globalization of the world has made it possible for human beings to interact, share and access information on a very large scale without distance being a barrier. Computer systems with broad functionalities like the desktop, laptop and smart phone are connected through the internet. But going beyond just connecting computer systems to the internet, the Internet of Things connects devices and objects together and to the internet. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a developing paradigm that makes communication and gathering of data possible between electronic devices, objects and sensors through internet technology, with the aim of improving quality of life. IoT is seen to be a big player in the networking of future devices and the internet but has some challenges that needs to be addressed. This paper through extensive literature review, highlighted the progress made by IoT, its applications in different sectors, the challenges faced by this technology for its full actualization and also its future projections.
 
Keywords: 
Application; Devices; Internet of things; Internet technology
 
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