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Mr Jan Hendrik Serfontein
Department of Computer Science & Informatics
T: +27 51 401 7439 | E: SerfonteinJH@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za/cs
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Have you ever imagined a world
where everyday objects are
interconnected?
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What if your fridge could
automatically order groceries when
they run low?
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How about your car being able to
detect the nearest available parking
spot?
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What if streetlights could adjust their
brightness based on traffic flow?
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These are just glimpses of what the
Internet of Things (IoT) can bring. But
what exactly is IoT?
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IoT is about connecting devices and
sensors to the internet to collect and
exchange data. But why is it
important?
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Imagine the efficiency gains from
smart energy management or
healthcare monitoring. How could IoT
revolutionize these sectors?
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As we dive deeper into our module,
we'll explore the fundamentals of IoT
infrastructure. What are the key
components?
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We'll start with an introduction to IoT,
then move on to devices and
sensors. What types of sensors are
commonly used?
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Next, we'll delve into cloud
computing for IoT. How does cloud
technology enhance IoT capabilities?
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And what about IoT data
management? How do we handle the
vast amounts of data generated by
IoT devices?
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As we progress, we'll explore IoT
application development and the
server infrastructure needed to
support IoT systems. How do these
aspects contribute to IoT
deployment?
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Finally, we'll cover database
administration for IoT. What
challenges arise in managing IoT
data, and how can they be
addressed?
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By the end of this module, you'll have
a comprehensive understanding of
IoT infrastructure and its implications
for the future. Are you ready to
embark on this journey?
Thank you