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#News(General) [ via IoTForIndiaGroup ]
As you review proposals for company-wide tech upgrades, you keep hearing references to terms such as “M2M,” “IoT,” and “IoE.” It’s confusing because, in some cases, these acronyms are used interchangeably, while in others, they’re referenced as different concepts. All this has you wondering: What is the difference when comparing M2M vs IoT vs IoE? What does it all mean for you as a business leader? And, most importantly, does your company need this technology? If so, how is it beneficial?
What is M2M?M2M is a rather general term that stands for machine-to-machine communications. This term references machines that are equipped with three basic traits:
They have the ability to connect to a common network;
The machines can communicate or exchange data with each other over this network; and
These communications can occur without manual human input or interference.
What are the IoT and IoE?The IoT—or Internet of Things—refers to a wider variety of devices and equipment, beyond what’s encompassed within the realm of M2M. While M2M is primarily commercial/enterprise and industrial, the IoT is far broader, dealing with all forms of machinery, vehicles, electronic equipment, and a vast array of devices,
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