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There is no single unified IoT architecture that is agreed on.
There are essentially three major types of IoT architectural contexts: application specific, open platform and Network as a Service (NaaS).
IoT Architecture Basics
So what are we looking for in an “end-to-end” or complete IoT architecture anyway? Here are some important requirements.
⦁ Concurrent Data Collection – support for collection, analysis and control from a large number of sensors or actuators
⦁ Efficient Data Handling – minimize raw data and maximize actionable information
⦁ Connectivity and Communications – provide network connectivity and flexible, robust protocols support between sensors/actuators and the cloud
⦁ Scalable – scale individual elements in the system using the same architecture
⦁ Security – end to end encryption and monitoring
⦁ Availability and Quality of Service – minimal latencies and fault tolerant
⦁ Modular, Flexible and Platform-independent – each layer should allow for features, hardware or cloud infrastructure to be sourced from different suppliers
⦁ Open Standards and Interoperable – communication between the layers should be based on open standards to ensure interoperability
⦁ Device Management – enable automated/remote device management and updates
⦁ Defined APIs – each layer should have defined APIs that allow for easy integration with existing applications and integration with other IoT solutions
⦁ Perception layer – Sensors, actuators and edge devices that interact with the environment
⦁ Network Layer – Discovers, connects and translates devices over a network and in coordination with the application layer
⦁ Application Layer – Data processing and storage with specialized services and functionality for users
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