For channel pros, ambient IoT represents an opportunity to help clients improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize supply chains.

Smart connected devices provide a cost-effective way for SMBs to improve resource management.

IoT’s poor security history means more regulations in the future.

Step one: choose the right network and the right device for the situation.

Location-based IoT services may be the most horizontal of all IoT opportunities, so there’s prospects aplenty for channel pros.

To keep corporate networks secure, implement a least-privilege, zero-trust approach with devices, not just users.

Integrators need to factor in location of sensors, power, battery life, performance, and more when implementing IoT solutions.

Considerations include functionality, power source, network, project size, and security.