API or Application Programming Interface is a set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications. It enables communication between different software components.

Big Data refers to extremely large and complex datasets that are difficult to process and analyse using traditional data processing techniques and tools. Big data technologies allow organisations to extract meaningful insights, improve decision-making and develop predictive analysis capabilities across industries.

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology typically used to connect devices over a distance of about 10 meters.

Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger technology used to securely record transactions across multiple computers.

This refers to mobile network technologies, such as 4G/LTE and 5G, used for data transmission over wide areas.

Cloud computing involves the delivery of computing services, such as storage, processing and analytics, over the internet –  “the cloud”.

CoAP or Constrained Application Protocol is a specialised web transfer protocol for use with constrained nodes and networks in IoT applications.

This is the discovery, interpretation and communication of meaningful patterns in data, often using statistical or computational methods. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and tools designed to transform raw data into actionable insights.

A data lake is a centralised repository (mostly in the cloud, previously in an on-premises data warehouse) that allows you to store all structured and unstructured data at any scale.

Device management refers to the processes and tools used to manage IoT devices during their lifecycle, and includes provisioning, configuration and monitoring.

A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical entity or system. It enables real-time monitoring and simulation.

This is a technique that uses data analysis tools and techniques to detect anomalies in the performance of equipment and processes.

A protocol is a set of rules or standards that define how data is transmitted over a network.

SCADA or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition is a system used for controlling industrial processes and infrastructure in real-time.

A sensor is a connected device that detects and measures physical properties and converts them into signals for processing.

Smart cities are what we hope to see for every metropolis in the future. A smarty city is an urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect data to manage assets, resources and services efficiently.

This is an electricity supply network that uses digital communication technology to detect and react to local changes in usage.

This is the process of recording and transmitting readings from a distance, often used in remote data collection applications.

A transducer is a device that converts a signal from one form of energy to another. It is commonly used in sensors.

Wi-Fi is a technology that allows devices to connect to the internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a local area.