Seize the Potential of the Internet of Things Today

Think big but start small. You need a practical plan for extracting the power of the ever-expanding network of connected devices and sensors. Stop talking about it and start doing something.

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A failure to get ahead of the Internet of Things (IoT) innovation curve leads to:

  • Missing out on cost savings, productivity, and efficiency gains from viable IoT technologies today.
  • Lack of readiness to rapidly implement new technology projects as IoT technology matures in the near future.

A process for testing out, evaluating, and implementing IoT technologies will provide:

  • Tangible ROI for ready-to-implement technologies.
  • A streamlined and repeatable method for integrating cutting-edge technologies into the organization.

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Module 1: Build the Business Case and Kick Off the Project

The Purpose

  • Make the case for IoT.
  • Conduct a benefits analysis.
  • Set up the IoT process.

Key Benefits Achieved

  • A business case and the start of a project plan to kick off the project process.

Activities: Outputs:
1.1 Create an IoT business case
1.2 Gather an IoT analysis team
1.3 Record the team
1.4 Develop a meeting schedule
  • An Internet of Things Business Case
1.5 Present the IoT business case

Module 2: Select, Analyze, and Prioritize IoT Technologies

The Purpose

  • Review the longlist of IoT technologies.
  • Conduct a SWOT analysis on one of the IoT shortlist initiatives.
  • Review the readiness and value assessments.

Key Benefits Achieved

  • A prioritized, categorized shortlist of IoT technologies customized to your organization.

Activities: Outputs:
2.1 Set up the IoT collection cycle
2.2 Review the IoT technology list
2.3 Walk through the IoT collaboration exercise results
  • Completion of a long- and short-list of IoT technology ideas
2.4 Review the SWOT analysis for the shortlist
2.5 Walk through the value and readiness assessments
  • A structured analysis, including a SWOT, value, and readiness assessment for each of the shortlisted IoT technologies
2.6 Review the categorized shortlist analysis results
  • A Tech Monitor chart with current and future categorization for each IoT initiative on the shortlist

Module 3: Plan, Execute, and Support IoT Projects

The Purpose

  • Scope IoT projects.
  • Create an IoT implementation plan.
  • Discuss communication plan, policies, and metrics.

Key Benefits Achieved

  • A project implementation and communication plan.

Activities: Outputs:
3.1 Evaluate and discuss shortlist
3.2 Scope your IoT projects
3.3 Create comprehensive project roadmaps
  • Completion of comprehensive project roadmap
3.4 Identify security and privacy considerations
3.5 Discuss foundational requirements for IoT projects
  • Assessment of IoT foundation
  • Finalized IoT plan
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