Unfortunately it happens too often. An IoT project that fails. According to some studies, 75% of IoT projects are failing cost overruns, security flaws or users who use the not adopt solution.
The basis of an IoT project must be well thought out to prevent this. Before you start your project, the following must be done 7 steps to be clear. This way you increase the chance of one successful IoT project considerable!
1: Determine why you are doing something
The first question you should ask yourself before you start thinking about anything is:why are we doing this'? In many cases, projects fail because... unrealistic expectations of the technology or because it is not clear who will receive the extra (monthly) cost wants to pay and what it yields. There is no clear answer to the question 'why'.
As the 'Why' has been determined, the first step is the analyze data. Bring the dates and it process mapped out. What actions are made in the process (by both human actions and machines). Can this process be improved by IoT and does it solve the 'why' question?
2: Create a step-by-step plan
Once the 'why' is known and the first analysis has been made, determine what you want to do and make one clear step-by-step plan to get there. Make sure you do that too benchmarks defines. It is important to also look at every small step the big picture. What does it contribute?
Also look at the current physical situation. How many devices do you need? What type of integrations do you need? What data do you want to receive? How will you receive that data?? Does the data come in via people, machines or cameras? Is there existing infrastructure what you can use?
3: Focus on users of the new solution
When you want to integrate a new solution or a new system, it is important to look at the people who will work with the new system in the future. It is essential to have this get users involved. If that doesn't work, there is a good chance that the project will fail.
If they see the new solution as something that they more time and effort it will cost them resist when using it. It is therefore important to have these people there involved early. You learn and understand what their pain points are and how to set up the solution so that the solution helps in daily activities.
4: Scaling up and installation
When you think about scaling up, you also have to think about production. A solution can be beautiful and effective, but it also has to end can be used on a larger scale. It must be clear well in advance where the devices will be purchased and/or produced and how certain the delivery is now but also in 5 years. For scaling up it is important that all devices identical and consistent are.
When rolling out, the security of both hardware and software essential. Can existing and tested frameworks? Or do you have to build it from scratch?
When you roll it out, start with 1 or 2 locations. Part of the rollout is planning what is needed. Do you need to install cameras? Is there an existing network that you can use? Can it network the additional tax On? Is there an electricity network? What about the coverage? Also consider rolling out the solution to 10 or more locations. Who will install that? Is that feasible?
5: Maintenance planning
After rolling out the solution, a big step has been taken, but you are not there yet. Who goes the equipment to maintain? Who goes the update to you software or can this be done online?
It is important that this is also thought about in advance. In some cases this has to be done big scale to happen. You can handle this yourself? Or are you working? with partners who can do this? Maintenance and monitoring is very important for the consistency of the solution.
6: Collaboration
You implement a new solution together. Involvement of colleagues and partners is important. Also stand open to suggestions, no one has all the answers.
There is no troubleshooting guide, you have to do it together. It is important to to stay hammering home the why. Why are we doing this and how are we going to do it.
7: Use existing infrastructure, software and devices as much as possible
It will always be looked at costs. To limit the costs of a new solution, it is good to look at: existing infrastructure and devices. For example, which existing equipment and infrastructure can you use?
Not everything has to be built from scratch. By van standard products By using it, development is much faster and the solution is more reliable. Customization only needs to be done if this is real is needed. This applies to both hardware and software.
Before you start a project, you must have everything properly mapped out. Delmation sees many projects every year and tries to help the customer at the earliest possible stage to ask the right questions. We have a wide range of products On standard products and bid alone customized solutions if there is no other option.
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