Internet of Things: 8 Case Studies
With the wealth of connected devices on the market, there's no doubt that the Internet of Things is here to stay. But it isn't always apparent how some of these smart devices are actually helpful to the average consumer, especially when they are powered by enterprise-centric solutions.
Case Study: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (June 2013)
Partners: IBM, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Goals: Increase engagement among attendees using mobile and social media channels
Conclusion: Using IBM Big Data analytics, PDZA was able to increase its online ticket sales by 700 percent in 2013. Mobile ticketing and online promotions were also initiated to drive business and improve convenience for visitors.
Case Study: Connecting Cars and Providing Drivers with Simpler Fueling
Partners: SAP AG, Toyota InfoTechnology Center USA, Verifone
Goals: Allow users to simplify the purchase of gasoline for their vehicles through automatic payment.
Conclusion: Using the SAP HANA Cloud Platform, drivers are alerted when they are low on gas and then directed to the nearest partnering gas station for a refuel. Once at the pump, users can pay for their purchase with a single tap via their mobile devices and have a receipt sent to their email.
Case Study: Creating Smarter Home Systems
Partners: IBM and Shaspa
Goals: To create a smart home environment capable of automatically adjusting and monitoring heating conditions as well as allowing users to remotely manage their homes.
Conclusion: Using IBM Informix, The Shaspa Service Delivery Framework is able to control building automation systems, household appliances and mobile environments with real-time analytics capabilities.
Case Study: Solving ATM issues instantly
Partners: Diebold, Axeda
Goals: Increase uptime for Diebold ATMs and remotely diagnose and solve issues without the need for an on-site technician.
Conclusion: Diebold reported it was able to solve 17 percent of problems remotely with a 15 percent decrease in downtime using OpteView software from Axeda, which allowed the company to diagnose and remotely manage problems on their self-service cash machines without an on-site technician to solve the problem.
Case Study: Creating a smarter manufacturing plant
Partners: Cisco Systems, AeroScout, Stanley Black & Decker
Goals: Reduce manufacturing complexity and increase visibility and productivity gains at Stanley Black & Decker's Reynosa, Mexico, plant.
Conclusion: Black & Decker was able to increase equipment effectiveness by 24 percent once it implemented a Cisco Wi-Fi infrastructure and Ethernet throughout the plant. The solution allowed for instant notifications and a decrease in labeling defects by 16 percent, as well as throughput increases of about 10 percent.
Case Study: Marrying IoT with the modern automobile
Partners: Tesla Motors
Goals: Create a car that seamlessly merges mobile technology with modern automobiles
Conclusion: Telsa vehicles come with a persistent 3G connection as well as a slew of advanced features such as geopositioning and a built-in app framework for custom Telsa applications.
Case Study: Anywhere, anytime patient care
Partners: Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, Cognizant
Goals: Develop a solution that will allow patients to remain in their homes and receive care via connected devices.
Conclusion: Cognizant and Kaiser Permanente were able to create a remote patient-monitoring system prototype based on Microsoft Azure Internet of Things services that connects medical systems such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters in patients' homes to smartphones. By using Kaiser's existing analytics program, medical professionals can remotely monitor patients from their own homes.
Case Study: Developing automated ways to mange patient care
Partners: Microsoft, Royal Caribbean International
Goals: Create an easier way for Royal Caribbean employees to understand customer data and anticipate needs.
Conclusion: Royal Caribbean utilized Microsoft's IoT technologies to connect hundreds of devices on its cruise ships to give the company more insight into what its customers want and when they want it.
Case Study: Developing automated ways to mange patient care
Partners: Microsoft, Royal Caribbean International
Goals: Create an easier way for Royal Caribbean employees to understand customer data and anticipate needs.
Conclusion: Royal Caribbean utilized Microsoft's IoT technologies to connect hundreds of devices on its cruise ships to give the company more insight into what its customers want and when they want it.
With the wealth of connected devices on the market, there's no doubt that the Internet of Things is here to stay. But it isn't always apparent how some of these smart devices are actually helpful to the average consumer, especially when they are powered by enterprise-centric solutions.
We've compiled a list of some of the best examples of how IoT has affected the lives of users all over the world, from making it easier to learn about customer needs to speeding up manufacturing processes.
Are there any real-world use cases that you find particularly interesting in regards to the power of IoT? Sound off in the comments and let us know if we missed anything crucial.
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