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Technology Fundamentals of IoT

Exploring the technological components of IoT systems.

There are many different technological components of IoT systems, from sensors and devices through to wireless signals, data management and data visualisation.

This video provides an introduction to the technology fundamentals of IoT systems. Understanding the technology that can provide critical information and insights from data to inform decision-making to manage, enhance social, economic and environmental impacts.

The next step in this activity delves deeper into the components of IoT systems. If you are interested in reading further introductory texts about IoT (and Connected Environments, as the amalgamation of many different IoT systems), check out this book The Little Book of Connected Environments and the Internet of Things (2019) by Hudson-Smith et al. from University College London.

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