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“Companies using IoT have been shown to save money , improve their operational processes , offer new services and create new business models ”
— Stephen Jamieson , Head of SAP Leonardo , SAP UK & Ireland
Things , but don ’ t always . They transfer information using a single specific communications protocol – one language rather than several – and are connected using either a cellular network , a Wi-Fi network , or cables .
Essentially , both can connect the same equipment and machines , but IoT uses the internet to create a greater array of connections than M2M .
Can you tell me about SAP ’ s offerings in this space ? In combination with innovative technologies such as machine learning and analytics , IoT has been a driving force for creating intelligent enterprises . SAP launched its first IoT offering in 2014 and today it serves business insights to more than 600 customers and partners . The goal of its IoT offering is to use technology to connect people , things , and businesses to drive business outcomes .
SAP wraps its intelligent technologies into one package : SAP Leonardo . Its SAP Leonardo IoT offering allows customers to access the benefits of IoT , and innovate based on their specific business needs .
Industrial IoT specifically is some-
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