community.arm.com, May. 28, 2020 –
Billions of IoT devices exist, and this number will only grow as internet connectivity becomes a standard feature for a growing number of electronic devices. Although heavily integrated into the consumer electronics market, IoT extends far beyond handheld devices and home appliances. Industrial IoT aims to increase manufacturing efficiencies, and smart city initiatives look to transform urban environments.
Device management's role in making sense out of chaos
In a nutshell, IoT device management is the process of authenticating, provisioning, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring IoT devices. Typically, this involves onboarding devices securely, maintaining the effectiveness of the device estate. This is done by applying any necessary firmware and software patches or updates, and keeping a watching brief on the general health of the IoT solution. IoT device management is continuous, throughout the device's life cycle, from the cradle to the grave.