The Internet of Things... Hype or not?
Filip De Maeyer Philip Leenders
2013 global revenues of USD 5.8 billion Client-centric, services-focused business 73% of Global Fortune 100 and 59% of Global Fortune 500 are Dimension Data clients Dimension Data today Extensive experience in emerging markets Over 20,000 employees with operations in 52 countries across 5 regions Over 6,000 clients across all industry sectors
Dimension Data Gartner s vision Confirmed in the field 2010: Network Integrator of the year Award 2011: Network Integrator of the year Award 2012: Network Integrator of the year Award 2013: Network Integrator of the year Award 2014: Customer Satisfaction Award
Dimension Data s positioning: Our Value Proposition IT Services Network The Network as the Platform Unified Communications and Collaboration Enabling Enterprise Collaboration Security Datacentre Journey to Cloud Computing System Integration Services Consulting Services Network Integration Security Solutions Communications Customer Interactive Solutions Microsoft Solutions Data Centre Solutions
Dimension Data s positioning: Extending our Value Proposition Cloud Services ICT Infrastructure Solutions Network The Network as the Platform Unified Communications and Collaboration Enabling Enterprise Collaboration Enterprise Security Mobility Datacentre Journey to Cloud Computing System Integration Services Consulting Services Network Integration Security Solutions Communications Customer Interactive Solutions End User Computing Data Centre Solutions
Enterprise Mobility The concept of connected intelligence always on, always connected, seamless availability of resources and information from anywhere on any device
EM is much more than BYOD which often results in Bring Your Own Lack Of Security
Enterprise Mobility: an embedded approach
A major shift in the enterprise: from desktop computing to user-based computing Technology focused Outcome focused The device revolution is happening at an unprecedented rate
Our Enterprise Mobility Framework
Enterprise Mobility Secured Wireless Network Secured Tablet Applications
Enterprise Mobility is a journey
Strategic development Enterprise Mobility Development Model to guide the client s journey Optimised Enterprise Mobility Development Model Cycle Integrated Basic Co-ordinated As is consensus Operational development Roadmap The EMDM is a consultative engagement that helps clients understand where they are with their enterprise mobility capability, what their future need is and how to get there. To be consensus
Strategic development Strategic development Operational development Basic As Is Co-ordinated Integrated Optimised 1. IT services operations 2. User access 3. Workflow automation 4. Infrastructure 5. Applications 6.Performance management Basic Converged Unified Optimised 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 Operational development As Is Co-ordinated To Be Integrated Optimised 1. Mobility services mgnt 2. User experience 3. Process enablement 4. Architecture Basic Converged Unified Optimised 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 Basic 5. Operational agility 6. Strategic value 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
Legal HR Compliancy User expectations Senior Management Needed to have the business alignment discussion > Strategy/Financial/Sourcing/Compliance/Metrics/ Culture Senior Technical Staff Needed for high level technical discussion > Network/Applications/Security/Operations/Infrastructure Business processes
Enterprise Mobility is a cocktail Tablets Wireless Networks The Internet IP addresses Apps Embeded Security
Internet of Things
Internet Of Things
Evolution or Revolution?
Connecting the 6As Enterprise Mobility: From any time, any place connectivity for anyone Internet of Things: We will now have connectivity for anything Always On Any Time 24*7 10*5 After hours Business hours Always On Any Device Any Location Anywhere Any Thing PC to PC/Server Human to human Human to thing Thing to Thing Anywhere Connecting the 6A * * IERC IOT EU Research Cluster
Some facts: The number of transistors that can be placed inexpensively on an integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years
Intelligence can be embedded in very small devices... Any preference? Vs.
IoT today Enable communication between devices to exchange useful information that create new value for human needs. Sensors Aggregator Internet
IoT : Intelligence can be embedded in very small devices... Some more familiar examples
IoT perspective Things with identitities and virtual personalities operating in smart spaces using intelligent interfaces to connect and communicate within social, environmental, and user contexts. Sensors Internet
The Connected Car WIRELESS ROUTER Online entertainment Mapping, dynamic re-routing, safety and security CONNECTED SENSORS Transform data to actionable intelligence Enable proactive maintenance Collision avoidance Fuel efficiency URBAN CONNECTIVITY Reduced congestion Increased efficiency Safety (hazard avoidance) Each New Connection or Device Adds a Potential Target
IoT hype or not? More Important Wisdom (Scenario Planning) Knowledge Information Data 01010100101010101010101010101 01010101010001010100101010101 01110101010101010101 Less Important Big Data becomes Open Data for Customers, Consumers to Use
IoT Technology Implications Technology challenges: Cost and capability of sensors and actuators Reliability for critical networks Technical standards for open networks Software for massive data analytics in real-time Visualization technology Policy and organizational challenges Data privacy Data security Legal liability Organizational implications (role of IT function)
IoT Requires Distributed Computing Traditional Computing Model (Terminal/Mainframe, Client-Server, Web) Data Center/ Cloud Endpoint
IoT Requires Distributed Computing IoT Computing Model Data Center/ Cloud Fog Endpoint
Internet of Things Secured Wireless Network Secured Things Applications