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The 7 Layers of The Internet of Things

The 7 Layers of The Internet of Things

People & Process
Business Value
Layer 7 - Transformational decision making based on “ Thing ” Apps & Data
Applications
Layer 6 - Custom Apps built using “ Thing ” data
Data Analysis
Big Data
Layer 5 - Reporting , Mining , Machine Learning
Data Integration
Layer 4 - Big Data , Harvest & storage of “ Thing ” data
Cloud
Global Infrastructure
Layer 3 - Cloud infrastructure ( public , private , hybrid , managed
Connectivity / Edge Copmuting
Layer 2 - Communications , Protocols , Networks , M2M , Wifi , Telecom , HW Kits
Fog Things
Layer 1 - Devices , sensors , controllers , etc .
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