| Definition |
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect and exchange data, creating opportunities for more direct integration of the physical world into computer-based systems, resulting in efficiency improvements, economic benefits and reduced human exertions.
See also: IoT.
IoT is a Database concept used to store, organize, manage, retrieve, secure, or describe structured information.
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| Context & Usage |
This term is used in software engineering, programming, scripting, testing, application architecture, and development lifecycle work. It helps teams describe how software is designed, implemented, integrated, and maintained.
Database professionals use this concept when designing, operating, documenting, or troubleshooting data systems.
Related concepts include Database, Database Management System and Data Model.
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