Internet of Things for IndiaThe Role of Government
Syam Madanapalli | iRam Technologies | [email protected]
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The Internet EvolutionInformation sharing to information generation and intelligence
11.8B Connected Devices
50B*, 75B Connected Devices
500M Connected Devices
2003 6.3B People
2014 7.2B People
2020 7.6B People
* based on Cisco predictions # based on Morgan Stanely
The next revolution would be interconnection of every possible object on the Planet Earth, creating a New Internet called Internet of Things.
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The Internet of ThingsThe next BIG thing on the Planet Earth
The Internet of Things provides more insight and possibly a solution for every problem on the Planet Earth.
The Internet of Things is an ecosystem of connected devices and physical objects with sensors and built-in intelligence, and will talk to and monitor each other over the mobile Internet for conserving resources, better decisions, and increasing the efficiency and productivity.
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IoT and Big DataInternet of Things means BIG data
Improved decision making Improves the efficiency of the system and infrastructure Increases the transparency Transforms the daily life!
Government and organizations SHOULD Make the data and intelligence available to the citizens and stakeholders.
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India + IoT = The OpportunityBetter life for citizens with ubiquitous computing
Benefits of technology advancements Citizens have not seen these benefits other than the mobile phone IoT hides in ambience and provides the benefits to all citizens
Better government services IoT drives the government to prioritize citizens ahead of politics Transforms the government from analog to digital system
Better living standards for the people Job creation and economic development Safer, secure and informed society
Better environment Optimal usage of natural resources with improved services Creating the future for the next generations
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Encouraging Entrepreneurs IoT requires localized innovation which requires government support
IoT helps in nation building, especially with idle money and provides equal opportunity and benefits across the society.
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Pilot ProjectsCrucial for developing right solutions for local problems
Piloting helps startups and new products to evolve and in worst case to fail fast, fail cheap.
Government should support piloting of IoT technologies to promote local industry.
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Standards, Security and PrivacyBuilding IoT requires home grown technologies and products
Standards are still evolving and country can contribute the global standards
Government should focus on security of connected things; requires homegrown products
Government should also focus on data collection, storage, custody, access and privacy
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The Focus AreasIndia is a unique country requires unique solutions
Standards: defining a set of guidelines for standards use and to develop guidelines for secure connectivity and data privacy
Applications: short term and log term application focus areas wherein IoT can be deployed
Piloting: plan and support from government for piloting the new IoT solutions from local companies
Funding for R&D: funding for innovation in areas linked to the Internet of Things
Advisory board: Advocacy for using homegrown technologies and products for better security, privacy and sustainability
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The Expected OutcomeWealth, productivity, job creation and better life
Better productivity Improved efficiency of the systems and infrastructure New and better jobs Transformation of daily life Improved decision making based on known information New business opportunities and economic development Better environment
The Internet of Things is expected to amplify the profound effects that large-scale networked communications are having on our society, gradually resulting in a genuine paradigm shift.
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What IoT Means for India?Depends on the the role of government
IoT
Indian on Threshold
India on Threat
India on Technicalizing
Opportunity
Act EarlyBe Laggard
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Thank You!
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