What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a broad term referring to any system of interconnected computing devices. These could include traditional devices like computers, tablets, and mobile devices, but also smaller devices like sensor data, control systems, and automated machines.
IoT is the technology behind the concept of a “smart home,” which allows homeowners to control a variety of different appliances and connected devices using a centralized dashboard or digital control center. Businesses often use IoT solution development to create a system of comprehensive tracking, diagnostics, device management, or even automation.
There’s almost no limit to the applications of sufficiently sophisticated IoT app development services; with the right devices synchronized and controlled in the right way, you can gather data, streamline operations, and transmit information however you see fit.
To fully harness the benefits of custom IoT solutions, you’ll need the help of an experienced IoT developer.
How to Choose an Internet of Things (IoT) Developer
If you’re looking for an IoT developer to help you build an ideal IoT ecosystem, look for the following strategies:
Familiarity
Your IoT developer should be familiar with a wide range of platforms, frameworks, and languages to use together as part of your IoT initiatives. There’s no one right approach, nor is there one right product for any individual IoT need.
Flexibility and customization
Good IoT software development company will offer flexibility and full customization; they’ll work with you to come up with an IoT strategy that suits your organization perfectly, rather than resorting to some out-of-the-box solution.
Scalability
Integrating IoT solutions need to be scalable if your business intends to grow. Your IoT partner should work with you to create a network that works with you not just today, but also indefinitely as your business continues to grow.
How We Approach Internet of Things (IoT) Development
Our IoT development process is designed to help our clients achieve the best possible results, with an emphasis on collaboration between developer and client:
Discovery and analysis
We’ll learn your core needs and evaluate which IoT systems (if any) you’re currently using.
Workshopping
Together, we’ll brainstorm and workshop new ideas for how IoT can transform your organization.
Design and prototyping
After initial designs, we’ll build prototypes and begin to test our ideas.
Refinement and testing
From there, we’ll refine our original ideas and thoroughly test to ensure reliability.
Launch and ongoing support
After a formal launch, we’ll provide you with ongoing support for improvements, new features, bug fixes, and analyses.
Internet of Things (IoT) Development Services
Our IoT development services include:
- Hardware design and development
- IoT prototyping
- IoT consulting
- Industrial IoT
- IoT system architecture
- Software design and development
- IoT manufacturing
- IoT embedded software
- Android firmware
Our Development
Process
Understanding
Background details
Vision & values
Target personas
Stakeholder insights
Research
Customer research
Competitive analysis
Expert audits & insights
Current market positioning
Strategy
Story & personality
Market opportunities
Positioning & messaging
Creative brief development
Creative
Naming
Logo development
Graphics standards
Verify function
Messaging framework
Deliver
Brand book & styleguide
Print integration
Online & mobile
Further brand extension
Are you ready to begin work on your next IoT project?
Or do you want to learn more about the IoT work we’ve done in the past?
Contact DEV.co today for a free quote, or a free consultation!