{"id":12161,"date":"2022-11-06T14:33:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-06T19:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/?p=12161"},"modified":"2022-11-06T14:33:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T19:33:38","slug":"internet-of-things-iot-strategic-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/internet-of-things-iot-strategic-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet of Things (IoT) Strategic Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Internet of Things (IoT) combines Innovation<\/a>, outreach, and complexity. \u00a0Despite the uncertainties in IoT industry, the technology offers unlimited opportunities to corporations. \u00a0It encompasses an accumulation of network-based devices. \u00a0IoT involves extending internet connectivity beyond standard devices.\u00a0 Embedded with technology, these devices can communicate and interact over the Internet. They can be remotely monitored and controlled.<\/p>\n

IoT devices run on network connections like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Near-Field Communication (NFC). \u00a0IoT devices include smart appliances, e.g. webcams, printers, routers, wearables such as Apple Watches and Fitbits, refrigerators, security systems, and speakers (including Amazon Echo and Google Home).<\/p>\n

Organizations offering IoT products and services typically adopt one of the 3 Strategic IoT Models<\/a> to capture sizable market share and succeed in the industry.\u00a0 The Strategic Models include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Enablers<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Engagers<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Enhancers <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Let\u2019s talk about the IoT strategic models in detail.<\/p>\n

    Enablers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Enablers are technology-centric organizations\u2014e.g. Cisco, Google, HP, IBM, and Intel\u2014that develop and uphold key IoT infrastructure essential for Engagers to develop and offer individualized connected services.<\/p>\n

    The IoT value propositions offered by Enablers entail Endpoints, Hubs, and Network and Cloud services (for example infrastructure, hardware, devices, computing, database systems, software platforms). \u00a0There is a huge market for such IoT offerings, which is growing at a steep pace. \u00a0Some Enablers concentrate on specific business streams and models, e.g. Endpoints only.<\/p>\n

    For instance, Estimote creates small \u201cbeacons\u201d that can be affixed to objects to transmit signals via Bluetooth to smartphones.\u00a0 These beacons can be used in settings such as retail stores by Engagers to gather data regarding items picked up by customers and time taken to make a purchase. \u00a0Likewise, Intel, the semiconductors manufacturer, creates all-inclusive IoT systems\u2014including chips and platforms integral to manufacture IoT services.<\/p>\n

    Engagers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Engagers use the IoT stack to provide innovative services.\u00a0 This Strategic Model is employed by various appliance manufacturers, automakers, insurance companies, and retailers.\u00a0 Engagers link the IoT with the market by employing endpoints, hubs, platforms, and other service offerings.\u00a0 They create services both for consumers and businesses.<\/p>\n

    Organizations adopting this Strategic Model compete in human-centered markets\u2014e.g. smart home, connected cars, digital retail, intelligent factories, next-generation hospitals, and futuristic cities. \u00a0Engagers present valuable location-based data to users in addition to gathering their browsing, movement, purchase history, and chat data.<\/p>\n

    Industry leading Engagers such as Apple and Google use their current capabilities to engage customers, deliver captivating customer experiences<\/a>, and grab their attention towards their Integrating Hubs.\u00a0 By doing this, Engagers build lasting connections with the customers.<\/p>\n

    For instance, in the past Haier and Whirlpool (multinational appliance manufacturers) used to gather only the basic data of their washing machine buyers to manage warranties and to push new product offers.\u00a0 However, today their IoT enabled washing machines allow the manufacturers to collect useful insights regarding not only the machine usage\u2014frequency, temperature gauge, detergent type, clothes type\u2014but also offer personalized value-added services; reports on state of machine, need for repairs, water and energy conservation; and discount offers.<\/p>\n

    Enhancers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The Enhancers Strategic Model delivers enhanced, integrated, value-added IoT services by revamping and repackaging Engagers\u2019 offerings. \u00a0They partner with other corporations to develop and offer personalized product and service offerings, or even come up with new Business Models that have the ability to displace existing ones.<\/p>\n

    Interested in learning more about the offerings that constitute the IoT Technology Stack<\/a>?\u00a0 You can download an editable PowerPoint presentation on Internet of Things (IoT) Strategic Models <\/strong>here\u00a0<\/a>on the\u00a0Flevy documents marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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