CHAPTER-5

CLOUD FOR IOT

AGENDA
Types of Cloud
IoT with Cloud – Challenges
Selection of Cloud for IoT applications
Fog Computing
Cloud Security Aspects
Case study with any one cloud (prefer ADAFRUIT)
TYPES OF CLOUD
Cloud computing:
 Well, you guys know this better than me.
 All our data goes to adafruit cloud as it is free 
 Could be one of these:
 Iaas (infrastructure as a service)
 Paas (platform as a service)
 Saas (software as a service)
CONTD.,
 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): Complete software application as a service is
provided to the user. (you can call it application as a service as well, pay monthly,
yearly etc. as subscription)

 Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS): Development tools, APIs, libraries etc. will be

provided by the cloud service provider. Users must build, manage and maintain
the applications (provides platform to develop)

 Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS): Virtual Machines kind of support. Users shall

manage the machines. Users shall select the OS and underlying applications.
PAY as YOU use! (with IaaS approach, you choose virtual machines over
physical machines)
Some examples:
Amazon web services
Azure
Adafruit and many more
CLOUD DEPLOYMENT
MODELS
Cloud computing comes in three forms:
 But, before we go in, we should understand:
 Based on the data we work on; it should be categorized as public/private or hybrid cloud.
 So, the data and data confidentiality essentially is the driving parameter for the cloud
choice.
 Three types:
 Public
 Private and
 Hybrid.
 CONTD.,
Mix of both, features
from both the
methods shall be used
for hybrid cloud.
Resources offered and
managed are both in-
house and 3rd party Hybrid Cloud
based.
Advantages: Public Cloud
Flexibility.
Disadvantages:
Private
Data security.
Cloud • Made available to General Public
or a large group.
• Cloud service provider owns this!
•
• All the resource management
Used for the business and meant for it.
• Wherever data is of highest priority happens from the service provider
and confidentiality matters the most, end.
private cloud is preferred. • Access to this cloud is via the
• Complete control would be with the internet and through the ISP.
org. • Advantages:
• Wherever intellectual property needs
• Easy and inexpensive, pay & use
to be protected, would be the option.
• Typically cloud servers are inside the & scalable.
datacenters. (Everything taken care by • 24 /7 customer support.
the org) • Challenges:
• Advantages: • Security and Privacy.
• Security
• Privacy
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IOT WITH CLOUD –
CHALLENGES
There are many challenges one could list.
Here, we shall see 7 such challenges, with
some relevant example for each.
Let us move!
 Privacy and Security.
 Bandwidth Cost.
 Migration and Portability.
 Reliability and Availability.
 Costing .
 Data Ownership.
 Expertise.
CHALLENGE 1 –
PRIVACY AND
SECURITY.
When it comes to business, security is a major concern.
Valuable and confidential data goes into the cloud,
outside the firewall. (Into the cloud).
Hackers may have a hands tried to this confidential data.
Exposing this data outside is critical.
Coming to privacy, your data is stored elsewhere, which
is like you are being monitored by someone.
Solution: Periodic monitoring, having secured
private cloud if the data is too confidential. Also,
the regulations are to be read before signing a
cloud service provider. (Most of us don’t do this!
)
CHALLENGE 2 –
BANDWIDTH RELATED
CONSTRAINTS.
Well, the argument would be this way.
 No need to have the investment made on Hardware!
 No need to maintain or to worry about the Hardware!
 Yes, But there are other challenges, and a coin has two sides.
 One must spend now on bandwidth!
 When the applications are smaller, Requirements for
Bandwidth do not hurt!
 But, in case , it becomes data intensive, the investment is
huge (Here, IoT is always about the Data and hence, it
would always be Big Data, Hence, investment is always sky
high!)
 So can we say no to Cloud Computing? Not a great idea. We should
overcome this challenge!
CHALLENGE 3 –
MIGRATION/PORTABILITY
Well, this has two ways to investigate it.
 First, I get into the cloud for the first time. All my data to be moved
to the cloud. How safer it is? How much down time would it
demand? How much easier it is? Do we have any strategy to
migrate to the cloud?
 All these questions are to be answered.

Coming to the second aspect!

 Can I opt out of cloud so easily while also taking my data
out safely back to my infrastructure?
 How much would it cost?
 Would that affect my workflow?
 Would there be a huge down time?
 Would there be support offered to migrate smoothly to
another cloud service provider? (Don’t think of small data,
I talk about Big Data!)

When it is IoT, the data comes from the sensory

nodes which increases the challenge!!!!
CHALLENGE 4 –
AVAILABILITY
/RELIABILITY
IoT is all about continuous monitoring and reading the
data. So, the data generation and storage must be
spontaneous.
 This force the need to have continuous cloud service availability.
Yes, 24x7.
 Also, if there is a down time, it would/could miss the critical data.
Hence, how reliable it is, to be monitored.
 Coming to the next aspect! Robustness. How much robust it is
towards handling the data at different rates? IoT could flood data at
a particular time, where it could be slow some other time! (means,
the performance)
CHALLENGE 5 -
COSTING
We can say it loud! Cloud is enabling us to go with
good scalability based on the demand. Yes, I agree.
 When it is scalable based on the demand, how much easier it would
be assessing the costing? I need a budget and planning to sustain,
Right?
 If you use subscription without having the plan / track of the usage,
well, you may even lose your quarterly profit! 
CHALLENGE 6 – DATA
OWNERSHIP
The data, which you intend to store in the
cloud, is yours. Do you agree?
 Of course, yes.
 But data is in the complete custody of the cloud service
provider!
 This is still a challenge, and many cannot adhere to this!
CHALLENGE 7 -
EXPERTISE
It may not need rocket science knowledge to use the
cloud with IoT.
 But it requires a specific skill set.
 The cloud platform gets updated, every now and then and it the
technocrats must be on their wheels.
 Upgrade, Update or Vanish is the formula with this growth. This is a
definite challenge.
SELECTION OF CLOUD
FOR IOT APPLICATIONS –
AN OVERVIEW.
Well, this is not easy as we think and requires
attention.
There are many parameters and considerations to
select the cloud.
Let us go one by one and yes, this is challenging.
1. CERTIFICATIONS AND
STANDARDS
COMPLIANCE
How do we believe in a product? When it adheres to the
standard which is accepted widely, we call it okay!
Same is the scenario here.
Communication service providers (CSPs) who comply with the
standards which are accepted by the industry is the first
criteria.
One could first see, if the service provider has got the
certification and abide the standards to zero in the choice.
Some of the famous standards for the cloud are
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), OCC
(Open Cloud Consortium), IEEE, SNIA (Cloud Storage
Initiative) and many more.
2. FINANCIAL STATUS /
HEALTH OF THE
SERVICE PROVIDER
This is very important aspect to be considered.
Does the Service Provider hold sufficient money /
funding to operate for a long period?
 If the service provider shuts the door at a peak time, then it would
be a deep trouble for the one who chose the CSP.
 The service provider who has a healthy financial status and history
of sustenance, then it is most unlikely that, the CSP may shut the
business down.
3. BUSINESS /
TECHNOLOGY
STRENGTH
Having the technical expertise to sustain and to
adapt to the changes quickly to accustom the
client needs is very important and is a key factor.
Having just the technical skill and strength does
not help, it needs business skills as well to sustain.
Hence, Technology + Business skills =
Sustain. This aspect must be investigated
before selecting a CSP.
4. COMPLIANCE
AUDIT
This is too very important and cannot be compromised
at any cost.
The CSP must validate compliance with the client’s
requirement and should be done through proper third-
party audit.
This will enable transparency and perfect validation.
5. SERVICE LEVEL
AGREEMENTS (SLAS)
SLAs provide the details and information about the
services being provided and the real value that a
customer gets out it.
Kind of what is promised and what would a customer
get.
This serves as a contract between the two parties,
and it tells the terms clear.
This would even tell the legal aspects of the contract
and the relationship between the two parties.
6. REPORTING /
TRACKING
The Service Provider shall be capable of issuing a
comprehensive performance report which also
highlight the shortfalls.
This will enable the customer to understand the
complete picture, without any deviation.
7. COSTING AND
BILLING
The costing and billing should be transparent and
should provide the complete details of the usage.
Also, it is expected to be automated and with the
details of the complete resource utilization, the billing
should be made.
It should not be a shocker for the customer to see a bill
which has a huge amount mentioned without having
clear split and clarification. Means, the billing should be
straight and for the usage only.
This is a major factor in selecting the CSP.
8. MAINTENANCE,
MONITORING AND
UPGRADE
It should be easy and less expensive to migrate to the
CSPs environment.
Also, when there is an upgrade, it should be done with
ease.
Any maintenance should be easier and affordable.
In short, it should be easier to Install, Manage, Maintain
and Upgrade. (This upgrade includes migration from
private to public to hybrid cloud, if needed)
9. SUPPORT
In case, help and assistance is required, will it be
provided?
Based on the agreements, the support should be
available and based on the complexity of the problem,
a dedicated resource may be needed.
It can’t be sorted out over phone, all time.
This must be sorted out before deciding a service
provider.
LAST BUT NOT THE
LEAST, SECURITY.
We have been talking about the
 Privacy and Security and hence, this is very important.

The Infrastructure should be secured. It includes the

hardware/software.
There should be defined policies. This policies for security
should also be shared with customer and this defines
everything starting from the access restrictions to the
customer data.
When there is a failure, how safe the data is? What are the
recovery and backup options? This must be clarified and
should be sound.
Now comes protecting the physical infrastructure. It has to
safe guarded as well.
All these would require audit as well and should be carried
out through third party.
SECURITY IS THE PRIME CONCERN AND CAN'T BE
IGNORED. EVALUATION SHOULD START FROM HERE!
 CLOUD FOR IOT
FOG COMPUTING FOR IOT
APPLICATIONS
AGENDA
Understanding what is FOG computing?
Details.
Benefits and challenges.
 WHAT IS IT?
Whenever we think about IoT, one thing is inevitable!
 The data getting generated.
 4 Vs – Variety, Velocity, Veracity and Volume – Huge Challenges.

Well, here comes the point.

 All IoT applications requires instant analysis and action.
 Most of the time, the action is so much required that, it will be
corrective / lifesaving action. (Means, it is very important).
 Now comes the challenge.
 By the time the data reaches the cloud (considering the
volume) the opportunity to use the data appropriately should
have vanished. (Means, even if you act, might not really be
effective)
 Here, Fog computing shall serve the purpose and provide the solution.
● What FOG provides?
 We know what is fog…
 Dictionary Says:
 Fog consists of visible cloud water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the
Earth's surface. Fog can be considered a type of low-lying cloud.
 We say it again, it is closer to the earth! 
 Fog is not cloud! (See the PICs)
 Now, what is done??
 The most sensitive data (the must be analysed data out of all voluminous data) shall be analysed in
the network edge.
 This makes it possible that the data analysis happens at a place which is closer to the place of its
birth. (Means, at a very close place from where it is getting generated)
 Thus, we could prevent all the lot of data to be sent to the cloud.
 Thus, response could be much faster! (Since, the data travel is reduced considerably). It would
become reality to process the data in milliseconds time frame.

● So, what will go to the cloud?

 Only the ones which has to go.
 This will be based on the storage requirements and guidelines.
 This data would be helpful to analyse/ predict the future.
LET’S GO DIAGRAMMATIC…

FASTER RESPONSE PROVIDES: Increased Efficiency, Safety (Both Physical

and asset safety)
Ex. – Factory Manufacturing Line, Oil and Gas tube lines fault analysis, On
flight diagnosis, Healthcare (This requires rapid action)
 HOW FOG WORKS – A
QUICK RECALL …
 Consider the FOG environment.
 Sensors / Devices generate data and transmit the data to the
middle layer (See fig) and it is very close the data source.
Now comes the point. These nodes are capable to handle the
data. Also, this requires minimum power and less resources.
 All data need not go to the cloud is the point.
Also, the sensitive data gets processed very faster and
provides instant response. Data travel shall not acquire more
time.
Fog is not meant for hefty storage. It is still cloud which does the
Note: Data that is less time sensitive is sent to
task.
the cloud for historical analysis, big data
analytics, and long-term storage
SO…
Fog nodes:
Gets the data feed from the sensors – Real time.
Response time for this is very minimal – Ideally in
milliseconds.
Storage is not for life time. (it is transit, where data is stored
for a limited time)
Data shall be then sent to cloud as a summary (not all data
goes)
The cloud platform:
Shall receive the data summary from the fog (Fog sends,
Cloud Receives)
Data prediction, Data analytics etc. happens here.
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Open fog Consortium works on this! (Many IT majors
are part of this)
Benefits include:
Minimal amount of data send to cloud.
Save bandwidth (This aspect is very important)
Reduce data latency (Fast and Furious)
Improve data security (When limited data goes
to cloud, easy to protect)
Immediate processing of data (Real time)
 Cloud
Computing
 Contents
O Introduction of technology trends
O IoT, Cloud Computing and Big data
O Integration of Clouds, Big data considering the
IoT
O Various examples, related activities
O Cloud-based Internet of Things
O Basic concepts
O Architectural views
O Conclusion
 From stand alone PC to the Cloud-based
1st Phase – Stand Alone Computer IoT 2nd Phase – The Web

Data Web Sites

Data
Data
Data
App.

Data

App.
Browser
Data

3rd Phase – The Cloud 4th Phase – Cloud + IoT

Data Data Data

Data
Data App. Data
App. App. App.
App.
App.
Data
Data
 Big Data
O A category of technologies and services where
the capabilities provided to collect, store,
search, share, analyze and visualize data
which have the characteristics of high-volume,
high-velocity and high-variety.

Data Data Data

Data
Collecti Processi Executi
Analysis
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 IoT & Big Data
O Big Data is not just about volume
O Volume, Velocity, and Variety

O Technical aspects
O Data collected and stored continues to grow
exponentially
O Data is increasingly everywhere and, in many formats,
O Traditional solutions are failing under new
requirements
 Aggregate and process data from Things in the Cloud
Exciting new
challenges
 Clouds, Big data considering the IoT

Convergence

Contents

O Data stored in the “Cloud” Computing

Communication
O Data follows you & your devices
Connectivity
O Data accessible anywhere
5C+5Any
O Data can be shared with others
Any Time

Any Where

Any Service

Any Network

Any Object
 Convergence of IoT: Quick IT/OT
convergence describes the merging of
information technology (IT) and operational
technology (OT)
Content of IoT: the collective network of
connected devices and the technology that
facilitates communication between devices
and the cloud, as well as between the devices
themselves.
Computing in IoT: a strategy for computing
on location where data is collected or used,
IoT Communication: IoT is the connection of
devices over the internet, where these smart
devices communicate with each other ,
exchange data , perform some tasks without
any human involvement.
IoT Connectivity: allowing digital
data to move between all elements of
an IoT structure.
 Integration of Clouds and
the IoT
O Combining clouds and the IoT
O To support required resources to increasing
heterogamous objects
O To meet the dynamic computational needs of
environmental applications with existing sensor
network technologies
O Benefits
O The cloud can work on behalf of the object for
increasing availability, maintaining performance and
scalability.
O The cloud can support resource continuity so that
objects move freely changing access technologies
while using resources from the same cloud.
Key features of clouds to support the
IoT
O Several features available in clouds are
requirements of resource-constrained objects
O Flexibility of resource allocation
O More intelligent applications
O Energy saving
O No on-site infrastructure
O Heterogeneity of the smart environment
O Scalability and agility
O Virtualization
 A conceptual diagram for the
cloud-based Internet of Things
Smart
Cloud-
based Services of Things Services

Cloud Computing
Service
Software Platform Infrastructure Provisioning
(SaaS) (PaaS) (IaaS) &
Management

(Security, OAM,
Self Management)
Virtual Resources
(Control, transport, computing & storage, access resources)

Ubiquitous Access/
Seamless Connectivity
Smart
Environment

Objects
(Remote Monitoring and
Humans
with Attached Devices
Information Devices, Contents)
Seamless Connectivity: It is an
internet line that allows all digital
systems to run at
 Optimal efficiency,
 Without any interruptions or
 Without delays due to a slow
connection
 The IoT using local distributed
clouds
PaaS IaaS SaaS Public resource
management, QoS
Public Public
cloud
management, Service
cloud
Cloud management invocation, Admission
server domain
control
Network Location management,
Network domain Service exposure,
control
system
Billing, Identity
management, Service
Local cloud Support functions
Home domain
cloud Mobile
cloud Local resource
Object management, Public
domain cloud interaction

NFC/
Resource exposure,
Bluetooth/
ZIgBee/ WiFi Resource Request

indoor objects outdoor objects(wireless)

 Conclusion
O The cloud-based IoT service environment
O Combines the cloud computing, big data and the
IoT
O Aims to efficiently support various services using
cloud and analytics technologies from different
kinds of objects (e.g., devices, machines, etc.).
O Standardization
O The relevant standardization efforts for realization
of the cloud-based IoT need to be accelerated with
special consideration of their commercial viability.
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computing will
power smart cities

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 The mass of data produced by smart cities
will require significant computing capacity.

 It’s easy to dismiss the significance of 5G

which has now launched in the UK for EE
customers and will soon be available across
all major networks– as overblown, and its
purported influence on our lives to be
gradual, rather than revolutionary.

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 But though it’s possible that the fanfare is undeserved or
premature, it’s highly unlikely, not just because of the
immediate effect of the technology itself— average
download speeds of around 1GBps are expected to become
the norm— but because of the other technologies it enables.

 The implications of 5G for the Internet of Things and for

artificial intelligence (AI), to name just two hugely exciting
areas of technology, are far-reaching.

 And perhaps most exciting of all is the way in which 5G

allows for the creation of smart cities, where technology uses
real-time data to improve the lives of citizens.

 Maybe Steven Mollenkopf, the CEO of wireless tech company

Qualcomm, wasn’t exaggerating when he said that 5G’s
impact would be ‘similar to the introduction of electricity or
the car, affecting entire economies and benefitting entire
societies.’
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 Cloud computing in smart cities
 The smart cities that will be so central to those ‘entire
societies’ will be underpinned by 5G but also reliant on
several other technologies to function well.

 This is where cloud computing comes in.

 Such is the volume of data that these cities will
generate and collect six billion people are predicted
to live in smart cities by 2045 that significant computing
capacity will be necessary.
 Cloud technology will provide the digital infrastructure
for smart cities: in other words, a city’s cloud will
function as a storage and analysis system for the data
used in everything from autonomous vehicles to farms.
 PCs and server files, web page meta-data, images and
video and data created by machine-to-machine
communication will all be housed in the cloud.
 This says nothing of the importance of cloud computing
to businesses.
 Already, the cloud promises increased flexibility for
businesses whose bandwidth requirements vary, and a
better safety net for data: the cloud is the ultimate
back-up location for files.
 Clouds are inherently low-maintenance for those who
use them (since the cloud computing company will
manage it and install any necessary updates), and more
secure: if you lose a device or laptop, for instance, you
can still find the data contained on it on the cloud.
 The cloud also allows for the easy transfer of
information between colleagues and employees, and
easy access, so you can work wherever you happen to
be.
 It doesn’t need to be pointed out that businesses drive
economic growth, particularly in the places where they
happen to be. ‘Small business,’ ran a Forbes headline,59
 Migrating cities to the cloud
 But cloud provision in a smart city isn’t solely about
making that city efficient. In the short term, data may
be stored, analyzed and used by administrators and
governments to take the right actions.

 But in the long term, certain data and data-driven

insights from one cloud may be sold to cloud providers
in other cities, in time leading to the creation of a
‘template’ management system that could transform a
‘normal’ city into a smart city relatively quickly and with
decreasing need for human involvement.

 Though the immediate challenge is to take the steps

necessary to create a single smart city, we can
anticipate the establishment of entire networks of smart
cities that cross borders, pool data and insights, and
improve
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 The cities of the future will improve the lives of their
citizens; if they didn’t, their existence would be
pointless.

 But we may already be underestimating the extent to

which smart cities can do this.

 When the consulting group McKinsey published a report

on the ways in which existing smart city initiatives are
impacting the lives of citizens, the author, Jaana
Remes, expressed her surprise at the ‘sheer size of
the potential impact on some quality-of-life indicators—
and not only in mobility, public safety, and
environmental quality’.

 The report found that smart cities reduce urban

fatalities, cut commuting times, improve public health
and have a beneficial effect on the environment.
Cloud computing is a key technology for connected
vehicles, enabling a variety of features and capabilities,
including:

Over-the-air updates: Cloud data centers can deliver

updates to a vehicle's technology without the need for a
physical visit to a shop.

Infotainment: Cloud-based services can provide

extended infotainment features, such as streaming
media.

Data collection: The cloud can collect data from a

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•Real-time networking: Vehicles can communicate with
each other and other smart devices in real-time to help
prevent collisions and congestion.

•Remote maintenance: Cloud computing can enable

remote maintenance checks and alert drivers to issues
before they become obvious.

•Route maps: Smart vehicles can generate route maps

to help drivers reach their destination on time.
•Vehicle condition updates: Drivers can receive
periodic updates on their vehicle's condition,
maintenance needs, and more.
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The type of computing used for a connected vehicle
depends on the workload.

For example, navigation systems can tolerate higher

latency and may work better in the cloud, while
autonomous emergency-braking systems (AEBS) require
low latency and high computing capability, so they may
be better processed onboard the vehicle.

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 Connected
Vehicles

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 Automotive Computing in the Cloud

 Automotive Computing in the Cloud is a natural part of

the shift to SDVs.
 Vehicles are developing towards a Connected,
Autonomous, Shared and Electrified (CASE) future.
 The Connected element means that the computing can
proliferate beyond the car while communicating
wirelessly with it.
 Automotive computing takes place on three levels.

1. Onboard: Computing can be onboarding the car itself,

supporting automated safety features, collision warnings
and cooling management.

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2. At the Edge:
 Computing can also be at the edge, e.g., in
intelligent traffic management systems that provide
information to the car via wireless connectivity.

3. Outside the Vehicle:

 The cloud can provide additional automotive
computing outside the vehicle itself.
 The cloud can deliver over-the-air updates,
extended infotainment features, and even office
capabilities within the car.
 It can also enable data collection from the car to
provide additional connected features to drivers,
fleet managers, and automakers.
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 Connectivity is the critical enabling technology for
Automotive Computing in the cloud.
 While 4G offers the bandwidth for streaming media
infotainment services, over-the-air updates generally
require a WiFi connection to broadband.
 In contrast, 5G offers a dramatic increase in
throughput (five-to-ten times that of 4G) and much
lower latency.
 This will provide a leap in cloud-connected capabilities
for automobiles, including “vehicle-to-everything.”
 However, with increased connectivity in Automotive
Computing will be an increased focus on
cybersecurity.
 A connected SDV potentially provides a broader attack
surface than a non-connected one for criminal activity.
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Grids

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Cloud computing can be used in smart grids to improve
the efficiency, robustness, and flexibility of the power
system:

Storage and computing resources:

 Cloud computing can provide the large amounts of
storage and computing resources needed to store
and use the large amounts of data generated by
smart grids.
Scalability
 Cloud computing can increase computing power
regardless of the size of the power system.
Real-time monitoring
 Cloud computing can enable real-time monitoring
and information collection.

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Reliability analysis
 Cloud computing can improve reliability analysis.
Geographic replication
 Cloud computing can replicate services
geographically, so that if there is a power outage or
failure in one region, a replicated service can
immediately start running.
 However, cloud computing also has some
challenges, including:
Security
 There are security threats associated with cloud
computing, such as data integrity and incompatibility
between storage services from different vendors.
Authenticity
 Some utilities may have negative thoughts about the
authenticity of cloud computing
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IoT

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Industrial Cloud Computing
 What is industrial cloud computing? This is not just
another cloud service, but an industrial solution
created specifically for industries.
 Through this vertical movement, more precise and
customized solutions are provided for specific
industries.
 The data gathered from industrial processes will be
used to enhance operational productivity.
 Industrial cloud computing plays a significant role in
many business areas.
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 Industrial IoT, as it is commonly known, is a network
of industrial machines that connect to each other for
communication, and the cloud can control industrial
machines and manufacturing processes remotely.
 Using cloud computing, businesses can share
industrial data securely between organizations,
storing data in cloud storage for later processing.

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 Cloud computing plays a key role in Industrial IoT (IIoT)
by enabling businesses to use data from connected
devices to improve efficiency and productivity.
 IIoT combines cloud computing, analytics, machines,
and people to improve industrial processes.
Here are some cloud platforms for IIoT:
 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Platform: An IIoT
platform from AWS
 Microsoft Azure IoT: An IIoT platform from Microsoft
 Google IoT: An IIoT platform from Google
 IBM Watson IoT: An IIoT platform from IBM
 Cisco IoT Cloud Connect: An IIoT platform from Cisco
 Things Board Open-Source IoT Platform: An open-
source IIoT platform
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Oracle IoT Intelligent Applications: An IIoT platform
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 Cloud computing is also being used with AI and
machine learning (ML) to improve industrial operations.
 AI and ML-powered algorithms can provide predictive
maintenance, anomaly detection, and process
optimization.
 Cloud service providers have improved their technology
over the last decade, especially data security and
integrity.
 This has led to more companies adopting cloud
solutions.
 Technology is changing at a rapid pace day by day.
 The world is having new technology updates with each
passing minute.
 For growth and invention, it’s necessary to put different
technologies
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 Data created by IoT systems is needed to be safely
stored and handled.
 Cloud computing provides a framework for IoT data
storage, processing, and management.
 Utmost devices use cloud computing technology to
store and assay data.
 The blog will help you look at how cloud computing is
impacting the growth of the Internet of Things( IIoT).

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Cloud Computing and Industrial IoT Overview

The Meaning of Cloud Computing:

 Cloud computing is the Internet-based supply of

computing services such as storage, processing
power, and software applications.

 Rather than counting on individual PCs or on-

demand servers, cloud computing enables
enterprises to enter and use these resources as
demanded, paying only for what they necessitate.

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Understanding the Industrial Internet of
Things( IIoT)

 The Industrial Internet of Things( IoT) is the

collection and exchange of data through the
integration of physical devices, sensors, and
software systems in artificial settings.

 It allows for the robotization, monitoring, and control

of many processes, amending functional
effectiveness and allowing for data-driven decision-
making in industries like manufacturing, energy, and
transportation.
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 Reasons Why is Cloud Computing Important for
the Growth of IoT?
Remote Access:
 Cloud computing enables the management and
execution of devices and data from a remote
location.
 In increasing nations, 5G connectivity is diminishing
the requirement for on-premises servers.
 You can scale up or down as needed with cloud-
based systems, and edge computing makes it easy
to deliver data to the core cloud.
 Edge locations are being combined into cloud
services to improve performance and lower costs.

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Data Exchange:
 The exchange of data from smart devices between
parties is essential for the success of IoT.
 IoT Cloud Integrations can be used to safely and
properly share data.
 For example, a smartwatch can share data with
medical specialists, resulting in better healthcare
solutions for everyone.

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Secure systems:
 Cloud-based systems are frequently more secure than
on-premises systems.
 Cloud computing works smoothly with the top
authorization and authentication service providers,
allowing data to be stored on remote servers.
 Businesses may safeguard sensitive data both in transit
and at rest by implementing encryption.
 The Internet of Things enables connected items to
communicate, offering previously unimaginable cloud
computing services.
 Cloud platforms are utilized to remotely manage and
execute IoT devices. Self-driving automobiles can be
linked to traffic lights and controlled remotely to
alleviate congestion and increase road safety.
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Robust:
 In an era where device connectivity is
important, cloud computing provides a reliable
platform for business.
 IoT applications can be deployed over many regions
to offer redundancy, and data can be copied across
various regions.
 If there are any problems with devices or data, they
may be rectified quickly and easily without having to
rebuild the system from the ground up.

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The Role of Cloud Computing in Industrial IoT in the
Future
Cloud Computing Emerging Trends and Innovations
for Industrial IoT:
 Cloud computing‘s future in the artificial IoT landscape
is promising, with rising trends and inventions pushing
the boundaries of what businesses can do.
 Edge computing, for example, is gaining vogue because
it enables fast processing at the device situation,
reduces cold storage, and improves real-time decision-
making capabilities.
 Cloud-based industrial IoT is also being converted by
artificial intelligence( AI) and machine learning (ML).

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 AI and ML-powered advanced analytics algorithms
provide predictive maintenance, anomaly detection,
and process optimization in industrial operations.
 The convergence of cloud computing, AI, and machine
learning (ML) is opening new opportunities for
improved efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in
the industrial sector.

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Predicting the Growth and Potential of Cloud-
Based Industrial IoT:
 With an ever-boosting number of connected devices
and the exponential rise of data created by artificial IoT
systems, cloud computing will continue to play an
important part in enabling businesses to completely
use this technology.
 Internet of Things development services are an
excellent choice for managing and assaying large data,
maintaining the responsibility and accessibility of
industrial IoT structures, and resolving security
concerns due to their scalability, inflexibility, and
security.
 The future of cloud-based industrial IoT contains
enormous growth and potential for organizations across
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How to Choose the Right Cloud Computing
Platform for Your IIoT System?

 There are several cloud computing platforms available

for IIoT system deployments.
 Platforms differ in their capabilities and features,
making them suitable for different types of
businesses.

 The key factors involved are:

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Scalability
You must be able to adapt the platform to your growing business
needs. It is essential that your IIoT platform be scalable to handle the
growing volume of data as your business grows.
Security
To protect sensitive data from cyber-attacks, the platform should
have robust security features. Data privacy and security should be
ensured by ensuring the platform complies with industry standards
and regulations.
Flexibility
Different types of sensors and devices should be able to be
integrated into the platform. For seamless integration, choose
platforms that support multiple protocols and have open APIs.
Reliability
Platform uptime should be high, and downtime should be minimal.
Provide redundancy and failover mechanisms for the platform to
prevent service interruptions.
Cost-effectiveness
Make sure the platform you choose gives you value for your money.
The total cost of ownership over the platform's lifespan is comprised
of upfront costs, ongoing maintenance and support fees, and the total
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cost of ownership over the platform's lifespan.
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