Track 3: APIs and the Internet of Things

Deep Dive: Step-by-Step Instructions for Building a Successful Connected Solution

On the surface, building an IoT-connected solution may appear to be a simple endeavor, where you just connect an object to the Internet and send its data to a mobile application. However, if you approach it from this perspective, you’ll likely end up with an unscalable result that fails to meet even minimum business goals. In reality, the processes and choices entailed in creating a successful connected solution require a complex, multi-discipline knowledge-set.

This session provides a deep dive into a proven, step-by-step process for creating high-impact connected solutions:

• How to explore and define a transformative business case
• How to explore and define a transformative business case
• How to build the infrastructure, including tips on messaging protocols, data center, storage, APIs, security and account management
• Considerations in creating end-user and operations apps, including UI and UX
• The importance of integrating with business systems
• Driving business transformation with analytics and automation
• Service and support considerations