{"id":25488,"date":"2021-07-08T20:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T20:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/?p=25488"},"modified":"2023-08-17T11:22:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T11:22:48","slug":"how-startups-leverage-iot-apps-for-competitive-advantage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/iot\/how-startups-leverage-iot-apps-for-competitive-advantage\/","title":{"rendered":"How Startups Can Leverage IoT Apps For A Competitive Advantage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As the digitization of people’s life has gained exponential momentum, the number of Internet-ready devices continues to grow, and in volume, they have already exceeded the population figure. According to Global Digital Report<\/a>, there have been 4 billion Internet users all over the world until the end of last year, while at the same time, the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices stood at a whopping 7 billion. Other statistics<\/a> mention that the total number of connected devices is going to touch or cross 10 billion by the end of the current year. Thus, IoT apps are such an advancement that won’t even blur.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Naturally, IoT (Internet of Things), referring to the connected reality of devices, is experiencing exploding growth, and in the coming years, this growth rate is likely to become even more exponential. So, for app startups, IoT holds huge opportunities. Mobile app developers for startups<\/a> can now build unique solutions by leveraging the possibilities of connected things.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here in this blog post, we are going to explain the business opportunities corresponding to IoT app development and how app startups can leverage the Internet of Things and shape unique solutions for different facets of life and industry requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Digging into the factors that shape the business opportunities of IoT apps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Since IoT devices have penetrated almost every segment of our life, along with most industries, the business opportunities are likely to be endless. No business, however hard it tries to stay aloof from the plodding digital reality around, can prevent the connected devices from influencing and impacting its business operation. Since connected things are almost everywhere, embracing IoT solutions is the smartest move for most businesses<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In many crucial industry segments and business niches, IoT helps drive automation and streamline business processes. Thanks to IoT, manufacturing machines can generate rich data, allowing managers and experts to take a deeper dive into the evolving requirements in real-time. In the healthcare industry, providing more efficient remote healthcare became a reality, thanks to connected medical devices. From retail, to agriculture, to food processing, to dairy and aquaculture, to public transport and smart city solutions, IoT solutions have already penetrated every industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Naturally, for app startups willing to take on the opportunity of this exploding connected-device market, the promise is motivating enough. According to even the most pessimistic estimates, the IoT market volume by 2025<\/a> is supposed to cross $1.5 trillion. IoT development no longer just refers to the bucket list of innovative tech projects; it is very much part and parcel of the everyday app development landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The cloud that connects the present and future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The entire everyday digital reality mostly revolves around mobile apps these days. At the same time, most unique and era-defining innovations take place with devices and gadgets. This is how the presence of the ongoing digital revolution connects the future of the same. In that sense, IoT apps bring the present and future together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For example, Beacons and location sensors connecting and relegating location data to mobile apps are transforming our digitized living as being hyper-localized. Similarly, the connected vigilance camera systems are automating public safety systems and security monitoring in homes, workplaces, and public places. Also, Internet-ready robotic hands are helping doctors and caregivers to have a real-time view of a patient’s improvement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How are the unique Internet-ready gadgets staying connected with the mobile apps that are helping to streamline the connected reality of devices? Well, cloud-based storage and cloud access to data in real-time without location and device constraints are playing a major role in making this IoT-led digitization possible. Multitudes of resources across the network are being orchestrated for carrying out functional responsibilities through the distributed data management of cloud computing platforms. In more than one way, cloud computing works as a bridge to connect mobile apps with the constantly evolving landscape of devices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Unique IoT app ideas for startups\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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As of now, we must have understood that the opportunities for IoT apps are huge, and IoT-led digital innovation covers almost every walk of life and every industry niche we can think of. Now, we are going to explain some of the best and simple app ideas<\/a> leveraging the IoT promises.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Healthcare IoT apps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Healthcare has been one of the major beneficiaries of the IoT revolution<\/a>. From automating different medical procedures to improving remote patient care, medical IoT has already been part and parcel of technologically advanced healthcare practices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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