Research Directions in Database Architectures for the Internet of Things: A Communication of the First International Workshop on Database Architectures for the Internet of Things (DAIT 2009)

In the last years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a key application context in the design and evolution of technologies in the transition toward a 5G ecosystem. More and more IoT technologies have entered the market and represent important enablers in the deployment of networks of interconnected devices. As network and spatial device densities grow, energy efficiency and consumption are becoming an important aspect in analyzing the performance and suitability of different technologies. In this framework, this survey presents an extensive review of IoT technologies, including both Low-Power Short-Area Networks (LPSANs) and Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs), from the perspective of energy efficiency and power consumption. Existing consumption models and energy efficiency mechanisms are categorized, analyzed and discussed, in order to highlight the main trends proposed in literature and standards toward achieving energy-efficient IoT networks. Current limitations and open challenges are also discussed, aiming at highlighting new possible research directions.

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The Acceptance Process of the Internet of Things

Smart Marketing With the Internet of Things - Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-5763-0.ch002 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 21-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elodie Attié ◽

Lars Meyer-Waarden

Keyword(s):

Internet Of Things ◽

The Internet ◽

Smart Objects ◽

Research Directions ◽

Consumer Decisions ◽

Utility Values ◽

Technology Market ◽

Main Factors ◽

And Behaviors ◽

The Internet Of Things

The internet of things, or the IoT, is progressively and surely invading environments, and is consequently creating new kinds of consumer needs and behaviors. More and more companies are getting involved in this growing field, showing the importance for them to understand this technology market. This chapter aims at studying the acceptance process of the IoT. More specifically, the main factors that influence consumer decisions to accept and use the IoT and smart objects have been tested, such as the ethical, wellbeing, social, and utility values. The importance of each benefit is demonstrated, according to specific targets and to examples of applications. A system of values that represents the promises of the IoT and the central needs of users is also described. Besides, a typology of users should help companies creating or refining targeting strategies and should guide consumers into their acceptance process. Finally, further research directions are discussed.

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Internet of Things and Other E-Solutions in Supply Chain Management May Generate Threats in the Energy Sector—The Quest for Preventive Measures

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14175381 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (17) ◽

pp. 5381

Author(s):

Zbysław Dobrowolski

Keyword(s):

Internet Of Things ◽

Energy Security ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

The Internet ◽

Literature Searching ◽

Research Directions ◽

Chain Management ◽

New Challenges ◽

Searching Method ◽

The Internet Of Things

Energy firms are the beneficiaries and initiators of innovation, and energy investments are a crucial area of business activity that is specially protected in any country. This is no wonder, as energy security is the basis for the functioning of states and economies. The Internet of Things and Big Data create both new challenges and new threats. This study aimed to identify the potential threats and determine preventive measures, as well as to establish the agile principles related to energy firms’ logistics. The method of the narrative summary in combination with the literature searching method was used. Two conclusions emerged: first, research serves to develop the discipline of management science; second, the identification of risks associated with innovation serves practitioners. In addition, the study defined further research directions.

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Preface

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/924/1/011001 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 924 (1) ◽

pp. 011001

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Food Security ◽

Internet Of Things ◽

Environmental Science ◽

Technology Innovation ◽

International Workshop ◽

Industrial Sector ◽

The Internet ◽

The Government ◽

The Internet Of Things

The 5th International Conference of Agroindustry and Bio-economy (ICGAB) 2021 has been successfully carried out virtually, and the IOP Conference Proceeding Series: Earth and Environmental Science has been completed. It was the second time for ICGAB to be conducted virtually amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic has been hitting us for about two years, and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia has not removed the travel restriction and physical distancing policy. However, information technology helps us bridge the distance and overcome the physical restriction. Therefore, the committee decided to hold the conference virtually to provide forums for the students, academics, researchers, and professionals to disseminate their research despite the pandemic condition. Last year ICGAB successfully addressed the emerging technologies and the integrated information system for sustainable agroindustry. Such technology, innovation and information system are becoming critical for shifting agroindustry from conventional practices to be more sustainable. Therefore, Indonesia needs to strive, adapt and integrate the information system in agroindustry by implementing the internet of things (IoT) towards agroindustry 4.0. Such approaches may create opportunities for expanding sustainable agroindustry as well as to achieve food security. Thus, the current ICGAB topic is “Implementation of IoT to achieve Food Security and Green Agroindustry”. The 5th ICGAB 2021 aimed to communicate and disseminate research experiences, technology innovation, research and technology advances, and case studies related to implementing the internet of things (IoT) to achieve food security and green agroindustry. Since 2017, ICGAB has been successfully attracting more than 1100 participants from various countries. This year, the Faculty of Agricultural Technology Universitas Brawijaya (FAT UB) organised ICGAB virtually on 6-7 July 2021. The conference was managed in Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, Indonesia, using a virtual reality stage and Zoom platform. The distinguished keynote speakers for the plenary session were Prof. Naoshi Kondo from Kyoto University, Japan; Prof. Indrawati Oey from The University of Otago, New Zealand; Assoc. Prof. Young Hoon Jung from Kyungpook National University, Korea; and Dr. Irnia Nurika from Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia. An International Workshop for Industry (IWI) was also carried out on the second day of the ICGAB conferences. Keynote speakers from industries were addressing IoT implementation in the industrial sector. The industrial practitioners as the second-day keynote speakers are Mr. Asep Noor, the General Manager Manufacturing System of Indolakto Indonesia; Mr. Fadli Hamsani from Schneider Indonesia; Dr. Nugroho Adi Sasongko from Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), Indonesia, and Mr. Hoang Son Le from Yanmar Holdings, Japan.

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IoT4Emergency

ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes ◽

10.1145/3437479.3437489 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 (1) ◽

pp. 33-36

Author(s):

Julie Dugdale ◽

Mahyar T. Moghaddam ◽

Henry Muccini

Keyword(s):

Internet Of Things ◽

Emergency Management ◽

Real Time ◽

International Workshop ◽

The Internet ◽

Time Data ◽

Time Requirements ◽

Safety Systems ◽

Crises Management ◽

The Internet Of Things

The increasing natural and man-induced disasters such as res, earthquakes, oods, hurricanes, overcrowding, or pandemic viruses endanger human lives. Hence, designing infrastructures to handle those possible crises has become an ever-increasing need. The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed our approach to safety systems by connecting sensors and providing real-time data to managers, rescuers, and endangered people. IoT systems can monitor and react to progressive disasters, people's movements and their behavioral patterns. The community faces challenges in using IoT for crises management: i) how to take advantage of technological advancements and deal with IoT resources installation issues? ii) what environmental contexts should be considered while designing IoT-based emergency handling systems? iii) how should system design comply with various levels of real-time requirements? This paper reports on the results of the First International Workshop on Internet of Things for Emergency Management (IoT4Emergency 2020), which speci cally focuses on challenges and envisioned solutions in using smart connected systems to handle disasters.

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