IoT can make a significant impact on digital transformation. Now, imagine having to manage millions of IoT devices worldwide. This situation can become considerably challenging if you consider that the number of IoT installations will skyrocket and reach 27 billion by 2025, according to IoT Analytics.
There is a tremendous demand for innovative platforms to manage IoT deployments. We will explore many of the benefits of a SaaS provisioning platform for IoT, ranging from the flexibility to the security and privacy of this model.
What are the Benefits of SaaS Platforms for IoT?
Centralized Management
SaaS provisioning platforms are easy to use by all authorized employees. A central data platform also not only provides transparency, it also makes it easier to pinpoint and resolve challenges. Dissolving data information silos is not difficult when all data flows into one platform.
A central platform facilitates the use of more advanced technologies to become efficient. With AI-based monitoring companies can detect anomalies in data traffic and detect potential security breaches quicker and more effectively.
Scalability
Companies can choose to test an IoT deployment in new locations without having to worry about the related servers and data processing infrastructure.
SaaS IoT platforms enable companies to adjust computing resources in order to match demand, even though the network communication infrastructure needs to be in place.
Faster time to market
The SaaS model for IoT management allows companies to evaluate proof of concept quicker – promoting innovation in addition to a faster time to market. An IoT strategy does not require businesses to invest in data processing infrastructure before knowing if it will work. In addition, a SaaS model helps companies with financial liquidity.
Security
One of the most difficult aspects of IoT implementation is cybersecurity. Hackers can gain access to IT systems using a susceptible and exploitable IoT device.
The IoT SaaS provisioning platform must prioritize security and privacy, with these features built-in during the platform’s development through rigorous DevSecOps cycles. As a result, it’s critical that the platform allows for conventional security protocols for machine-to-machine connections, as well as the authentication, registration, and encryption of pertinent data.
Understanding the data management lifecycle will be vital in evaluating platforms for these capabilities.
Where does Intraway come into play when it comes to SaaS Provisioning
Platforms for IoT Management? One word – Symphonica – which is Intraway’s SaaS provisioning platform – can help operators manage their IoT deployments.
Symphonica has been built on more than 20 years of experience in successfully delivering end-to-end service and resource management, enabling service agility and operational efficiency through automation. As a result, Symphonica helps transition operations from physical to virtualized and cloud environments, foster greater innovation, and ensure market competitiveness. Moreover, it provides end-to-end, zero-touch orchestration for traditional and digital services, including SDN/NFV, cloud, and 5G, and automates operations across complex environments.
Symphonica allows you to integrate your BSS to any network access technology with a few clicks, and easily design custom automated provisioning workflows. No coding required.
