To harness the full potential of connected devices, enterprises need comprehensive IoT solutions that empower the business.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become increasingly important in recent years because of its ability to connect various devices and gather tremendous amounts of data, leading to more efficient and intelligent outcomes.
Connected devices are offering organizations greater insight into asset performance and various aspects of operations, allowing them to optimize processes faster and more often. Across industries, IoT is helping organizations reduce costs through predictive maintenance, improve safety and security through more comprehensive monitoring and improve sustainability by optimizing performance. The Internet of Things also allows for the automation of various processes and systems not covered under standard automation systems, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
It’s clear that IoT has the potential to revolutionize the way people work and live. But to harness the full potential of connected devices, organizations must invest in comprehensive solutions that address the unique challenges to IoT while providing the capabilities necessary to grow.
Challenges to IoT
As organizations add more connected devices, managing and integrating those devices can become increasingly difficult, posing unique challenges to the organization.
Connectivity
The value of IoT depends on how well data is transferred between devices, so a strong, reliable network with low latency and high bandwidth is key, especially as systems grow and process more data.
Interoperability
IoT devices and systems can come from different vendors but need to be integrated seamlessly to ensure they work well together.
Scalability
IoT management solutions must be scalable to accommodate the addition of new devices while maintaining performance and security. Solutions must also be cost-effective in terms of development and deployment, maintenance, and support.
Security
IoT devices often collect and transmit sensitive data, making them a target for cyberattacks. Comprehensive IoT solutions must include robust security features to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
Conventional IoT solution designs require fixed wired architectures that can limit availability, speed, and service regions. Older designs may also lack the security and interoperability necessary to deliver real value over the long term.
Advanced IoT capabilities, on the other hand, can minimize or even eliminate those challenges. As a global system integrator focused on equipping enterprises with leading-edge technologies and applications platform management, Wipro leverages a mix of advanced networking technologies and partnerships with leading telecom providers to offer clients both fixed and wireless connectivity solutions for almost any company asset, enabling them to build IoT infrastructure almost anywhere they need to operate.
Comprehensive IoT solutions from Wipro and AT&T
Wipro and AT&T have partnered to support hundreds of customers across retail, manufacturing, financial, and utilities industries. Combining Wipro’s platform management and support services with AT&T networking and IoT management capabilities, the partnership has helped organizations build the platforms required to support advanced IoT programs and grow their businesses.
The Wipro Smart i-Connect™ (WSiC), for example, is a low-code IoT solution that enables essential IoT functions such as data collection, storage, processing, advanced analytics, and application integration. Its open standard architecture supports multiple protocols and is easily integrated with other systems using open source APIs.
Wipro combines WSiC with the AT&T Control Center, a leading IoT connectivity management platform, to offer clients greater connectivity and control over their assets. The powerful partner solution also enables Industry 4.0 capabilities such as predictive maintenance, autonomous robotics, connected supplier ecosystems, digital twins, and enhanced supply chain management, allowing organizations to unlock significant business value.
"AT&T is a vital partner for Wipro in our mission to deliver advanced IoT capabilities to our customers without limitations. Our joint expertise in systems orchestration and networking helps organizations build necessary platforms for IoT programs and drive business growth. Our innovative, secure, and scalable IoT solution is built on a shared commitment to help customers optimize their processes."
- Ashish Khare
General Manager and Global Head - IoT, 5G, Edge and Smart Cities
Wipro Limited
The Wipro Smart i-Connect and AT&T Control Center can be used to power everything from smart manufacturing (connected plants, shop floors, assets) and smart logistics (real-time fleet management, asset tracking and supply chain), to smart buildings (sustainability and energy monitoring, vision analytics) and smart cities (traffic management, emergency response).
Connected devices are also instrumental to other advanced technologies such as augmented reality and the metaverse, which promise to further enhance tasks like employee training, quality assurance, and logistics. WSiC and AT&T Control Center can help businesses manage their connected assets and ensure they stay connected through a reliably strong network.
Organizations can leverage WSiC as a solution for almost any IoT use case around the world. Wipro and AT&T bring a powerful joint IoT solution, offering a secure global connection to remotely access assets to monitor and control as needed.
To learn more about Wipro’s IoT solutions and partnership ecosystem, contact us at info@wipro.com or visit wipro.com/contact-wipro.
Raj B.R
Practice Director – 5G IoT & Smart City
Raj heads the New-Age Solutions team with the charter to develop IoT solutions for the 5G era. He is the Practice Director of Wipro’s global Smart City team and plays a key role in consulting and business initiations with global clients. He has 28 years of experience in multiple domains with proven track record for innovative technologies, customer centricity and passion for excellence.
Ashish Khare
General Manager & Practice Head – IOT, 5G & Smart City
Ashish has over 30 years of experience in consulting, system integration and managed services in IT and OT. He heads the 5G, IoT and Smart City in CIS group. Ashish is currently working on IT-OT convergence and a service management framework for IoT and OT. He owns multiple IPs including Wipro Smart i-connect™, an IoT platform with multiple use cases in different domains.
