Smart digitalization: 5 IoT trends for 2024

2024: Another perfect year for smart, sensor-based IoT applications. We have summarized the 5 most important global trends that analysts predict will shape the coming twelve months.

1. LoRaWAN - Long Range Wide Area Network

LoRaWAN technically belongs to the group of Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). The huge advantage of this wireless technology is that it requires very little energy to transmit measurement and sensor data over long distances - up to ten kilometers in rural areas. The sensor batteries last for many years. The ideal technology for all users who want to set up their own infrastructure, independent of the major mobile network operators. And the possible applications based on the selection of available sensors are incredibly diverse.

2. Smart City

Digitization not only for urban areas, but also for rural areas: smart optimized lighting concepts, temperature measurements, monitoring of water levels, monitoring of water quality, digital parking concepts, smart traffic guidance systems. The aim is always to optimally integrate technology and innovation into the respective living space - not only where many people live in one place, but also in sparsely populated areas.

LoRaWAN-based IoT applications (see point 1) can provide the perfect solution here: scalable, license-free IoT technologies with a wide range of applications that can be implemented easily and without great effort.

3. Machine Learning + Industrial IoT

An immensely important field: many industrial companies can use machine learning and IIoT to significantly increase their efficiency, conserve resources and save money. The potential applications? Huge!

Maintenance: Effective, preventive maintenance of large machine systems - detection of real need for action in real time
Reduction of downtimes
Low-threshold application options, including easy-to-implement retrofit solutions
High transparency of all collected and analyzed data in all areas of application

4. Sustainability + Environmental Protection

The possible applications of IoT technology in the areas of sustainability and environmental protection are becoming ever more extensive:

Self-sufficient, integrated energy supply via IoT-controlled solar energy
Careful use of resources: components made from recycled materials
Environmental monitoring: soil moisture of trees and plants
Monitoring of work sites: optimization of personnel deployment
Effective optimization of heating costs and all energy consumption in general: automated heat control + new heating technologies

5. 5G: A quantum leap for IoT

The comprehensive introduction and expansion of 5G: a real quantum leap for the development of the Internet of Things. Higher speeds, lower latency, an almost unlimited number of simultaneously connected devices - all this will not only accelerate the use of IoT technology, but revolutionize it:

Real-time monitoring of machines: increased productivity and safety
Realization of "connected cars": increased road safety and efficiency
Greater network coverage and faster data transmission also enable IoT for remote areas

We don't know exactly where the IoT journey will take us in 2024. But one fact remains: The Internet of Things, IoT, remains one of the most exciting technologies of all. We'll keep you up to date!