The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of interconnected devices that have the technology to interact and exchange data. This allows for the devices to be remotely monitored and controlled.

IoT offers a wide range of benefits, enabling organizations to collect and analyze massive quantities of data. But putting IoT systems into place can be a complicated proposition, and fraught with hazards. Solutions may involve devices and technologies from many different vendors, requiring a good understanding of software and hardware and strategies to integrate them, as well as the risks associated with security, privacy, and the safety of those whose working and living environments are managed by these systems.