getting your internet of things #iot concept to a concrete project in production

From Conceptto Concrete.

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Delivering a commercially successful end-to endIoT Solution.


Who we areIoT Custom Software Developers andSystem Integrators.


Common Project Pitfalls Unclear Objectives

Unrealistic Expectations

Tentative Stakeholders


Unclear ObjectivesDon’t let Techies Rule the Roost


Unrealistic ExpectationsDon’t let Non-TechiesRule the Roost


The Ultimate Balancing Act?


John Savage

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Tentative StakeholdersWho will Pay?


Typical “Project Budget” JourneyHow much will “it” cost?

“it” requires more than theobvious requirements

MVP, Go-Live, CapEx, OpEx…


The “Bright” Idea

An app for a smart light bulb- that’s pretty easy right?


Development Costs

The commercial reality behind the “Bright” Idea

IOT Device Management

Operational Costs

So how do you manage budget for something as complex as this?

Customer Service

Roadmapping

Platform Choices(Desktop, iOS, Android etc.)Architecture DesignUI/UX DesignDevelopmentTesting

Connectivity (WiFi, BLE, Sigfox, Zigbee)LogisticsManufacturingProvisioningField Engineering SupportBilling Engine

Server/Storage InfrastructureSupportUpdates

MVC vs Go-live vs future enhancments

SupportDevice & System Updates


The Drake EquationHow can we estimate the number of technological civilizations that might exist among the stars?

Anyone know what this is?


John Savage

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Drake Equation for IoT Budgets?8 Major Components

Device/SensorEdge GatewayConnectivity

Cloud InfrastructureServer Application(s)

Client/Mobile Application(s)Analytics

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Incrementalism is Key


SummaryForewarned is forearmed

Embrace an MVP and Incremental ProgressionBe prepared for Complex Cost Model

Work with PARTNERS, not Vendors


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