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Summary

This video explores how cloud computing empowers IoT, revolutionizing business models and creating value. IoT devices generate vast data, straining traditional networks. Cloud's dynamic resources alleviate this by acting as a central data collector and processor, reducing latency. A case study illustrates how IoT on cloud combats rhino poaching in South Africa by using sensors on zebras and antelopes to alert rangers, demonstrating technology's role in wildlife conservation.

Takeaways

• 🌐 **Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler**: Cloud computing is crucial for the adoption and evolution of emerging technologies like IoT, Big Data, AI, and blockchain.
• 🔗 **IoT and Cloud Integration**: IoT devices are increasingly connected to the cloud for device management, data storage, and analytics.
• 🏭 **Smart Devices and Data Collection**: Smart buildings and devices collect vast amounts of data, which can strain traditional networks.
• 📊 **Data Processing in the Cloud**: Cloud services are used to store and process the large volumes of data generated by IoT devices.
• 📍 **Proximity and Latency**: The cloud acts as a local collection point for IoT data, reducing latency and improving response times.
• 🛠️ **Specialized IoT Services**: Cloud providers offer specialized services to accelerate the development of IoT solutions.
• 🐘 **IoT for Conservation**: IoT is being used to combat poaching and protect endangered species like rhinos in South Africa.
• 🦓 **Animal-Borne Sensors**: Zebras and antelopes with IoT sensors alert rangers to poachers' presence, aiding in conservation efforts.
• 🚔 **Real-Time Tracking**: Rangers can track and respond to threats in real-time, thanks to IoT and cloud technology.
• 🔒 **Security and Sustainability**: Technology offers a sustainable alternative to traditional anti-poaching methods, which are becoming increasingly militarized.
• 🔮 **Future Outlook**: The next video will explore how AI on the cloud is impacting businesses.

Q & A

What is the role of cloud computing in the era of emerging technologies?

Cloud computing serves as a key enabler for the adoption and evolution of emerging technologies such as IoT, Big Data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. It provides the power, scalability, and economic advantages needed to support these technologies.

How does the Internet of Things (IoT) change daily life?

IoT has transformed daily life by connecting devices and people, impacting activities like driving, making purchases, monitoring personal health, and managing home energy.

What kind of data is collected by IoT devices?

IoT devices collect data related to thermal, optical, structural, and environmental stimuli, generating vast amounts of data.

How does cloud computing alleviate the strain on the Internet caused by IoT?

Cloud computing connects IoT devices to the cloud for data storage and processing, serving as a collection point to minimize latency and efficiently manage the large volume of data.

What are the various applications of cloud computing in IoT?

Cloud computing supports IoT by enabling device registration, identity management, data storage, and access to enterprise data. It also supports IoT platforms, customer interfaces, and back-end analytics.

What specialized IoT services do cloud service providers offer?

Cloud service providers offer specialized IoT services designed to accelerate the development of IoT solutions.

Can you provide an example of IoT on the cloud making a significant impact?

Yes, a case study involves using IoT sensors on zebras and antelopes connected to the IBM cloud to predict and combat poaching of endangered rhinos in South Africa.

How does the IoT system help in the case of poaching endangered rhinos?

When poachers enter the area, the IoT sensors on animals alert rangers, who can then track the poachers and prevent harm to the rhinos.

What is the aim of using IoT technology in wildlife protection?

The aim is to increase the rhino population by using technology to predict and prevent poaching, turning the poachers into the ones at risk.

What is the next topic to be discussed in the series of videos?

The next video will discuss how artificial intelligence on the cloud is impacting businesses.

How does the militarization of poachers affect the need for technology in wildlife protection?

The increasing militarization of poachers necessitates the use of advanced technology to effectively combat poaching and protect endangered species.

Outlines

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🌐 Cloud Computing and IoT

The paragraph discusses the transformative impact of emerging technologies like IoT, Big Data, AI, and blockchain on business models and industries. It emphasizes cloud computing as a key facilitator for these technologies, particularly for IoT. IoT is described as a vast network of connected devices and people that has significantly altered daily life activities. The paragraph explains how cloud computing alleviates the strain on the internet by serving as a collection point for data generated by IoT devices, minimizing latency. It also mentions specialized cloud services for IoT development and a case study where IoT and cloud technology are used to combat rhino poaching in South Africa by using sensors on zebras and antelopes to alert rangers of poachers' presence.

Keywords

💡Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things refers to the network of interconnected devices and sensors that communicate with each other and exchange data. In the video, IoT is described as a 'giant network of connected things and people' that has transformed daily life activities such as driving, making purchases, and monitoring health. The script also mentions smart buildings with thousands of sensors, illustrating how IoT devices collect data.

💡Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services, including storage, processing, networking, and software, over the internet. The video emphasizes cloud computing as a 'key enabler' for IoT, highlighting its role in handling the vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices. It serves as a collection point to minimize latency and provide quick responses, as exemplified by the IBM cloud's role in the rhino poaching case study.

💡Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. Although not deeply discussed in the provided script, AI is mentioned as a technology disrupting business models and creating opportunities. It is also hinted that AI on the cloud will be the focus of the next video, suggesting its integration with cloud services.

💡Blockchain

Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger technology that records transactions across multiple computers in a secure and verifiable way. While not explicitly detailed in the script, blockchain is listed among the technologies disrupting industries and creating opportunities, suggesting its potential role in secure data transactions within IoT ecosystems.

💡Big Data

Big Data refers to the massive volume of structured and unstructured data that is too large and complex to be processed by traditional data management tools. The script mentions the 'unprecedented amount of data' generated by IoT devices, which puts a strain on the internet, indicating the significance of big data in the context of IoT and cloud computing.

💡Smart Devices

Smart devices are IoT-enabled devices that can connect to the internet and perform tasks without human intervention. The script mentions smart buildings with thousands of sensors, which are smart devices that collect data related to thermal, optical, structural, and environmental stimuli.

💡Data Collection

Data collection is the process of gathering and storing information from various sources. In the context of the video, IoT devices are described as continuously tracking and collecting data, which is then stored and processed on the cloud, exemplifying the critical role of data collection in IoT.

💡Latency

Latency refers to the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer. The script discusses how the cloud serves as a collection point in closest proximity to IoT devices to minimize latency in reporting data points, highlighting the importance of low latency for real-time data processing.

💡Cloud Service Providers

Cloud service providers offer services such as data storage, processing, and analytics over the internet. The script mentions that cloud service providers offer specialized IoT services designed to speed up the development of IoT solutions, indicating their role in facilitating IoT implementations.

💡Endangered Rhinos

The script uses the example of endangered rhinos in South Africa to illustrate how IoT, connected to the cloud, can be used to combat poaching. IoT sensors on zebras and antelopes alert rangers when poachers enter the area, demonstrating a practical application of IoT technology in wildlife conservation.

💡Poaching

Poaching refers to the illegal hunting or capturing of wildlife. The video script discusses how poaching has become a significant problem for endangered species like rhinos in South Africa. The use of IoT technology connected to the cloud is presented as a solution to predict and prevent poaching incidents.

Highlights

Emerging technologies like IoT, Big Data, AI, and blockchain are disrupting business models and creating new opportunities.

Cloud computing is a key enabler for the adoption and evolution of these technologies.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming daily life and how we interact with the world.

Smart devices and sensors are generating unprecedented amounts of data.

Cloud computing alleviates the strain on the Internet by storing and processing IoT data.

Cloud serves as a collection point for IoT devices, minimizing latency.

Cloud computing supports IoT platforms, customer interfaces, and back-end analytics.

Cloud service providers offer specialized IoT services to speed up solution development.

A case study shows how IoT on the cloud combats poaching of endangered rhinos.

Poaching has become a significant threat to rhino populations in Africa.

Technology is introduced as a sustainable alternative to combat poaching.

IoT sensors on zebras and antelopes help predict poaching activities.

When poachers approach, the animals' movement triggers alerts to rangers.

Rangers can track the animals and intervene before any harm is done.

This IoT solution aims to increase the rhino population and protect it from poachers.

The next video will explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the cloud in businesses.

Transcripts

In this new era, technologies such as Internet of Things, Big Data, artificial

intelligence and blockchain are disrupting existing business models and

industries while creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses to

differentiate themselves and create value for their clients. The power scale,

dynamic nature, and economics of the cloud resources make cloud computing a

key enabler for adoption and evolution of these emerging technologies in this

video. We will look at how the Internet of Things or IOT powered by cloud is

making a big difference for businesses. Today, the Internet of Things or IOT is a

giant network of connected things and people that have changed much of how we

live our daily lives from the way we drive to how we make purchases,

monitoring our personal health and even how we get energy for our homes. Smart

devices and sensors are continuously tracking and collecting data for example

a smart building could have thousands of sensors measuring all kinds of data

related to thermal optical structural and environmental stimuli an

unprecedented amount of data is being generated putting a tremendous strain on

the Internet that is where the cloud comes in by

connecting the IOT device user to the cloud be it for device registration

device identity storing data or accessing enterprise data data collected

through IOT devices is stored and processed on the cloud since IOT devices

can be in a state of motion the cloud serves as a collection point in closest

proximity minimizing the latency in reporting up the data points and

providing a response back to the IOT application

so from IOT platforms running entirely on the cloud to the interfaces used by

customers to interact these devices to the back-end analytics

platforms cloud computing supports and enables IOT cloud service providers also

offer specialized IOT services designed to help speed up the development of IOT

solutions let's look at a case study that demonstrates the use of the IOT on

the cloud to combat the poaching of endangered rhinos at well given Dhin by

making poaching predictable

aaron has become one of the the key species that is becoming endangered due

to poaching throughout Africa but now especially in South Africa

up until now poachers have been increasing in numbers and they become

more militarized with weapons and so of course we've had to do the same this is

not sustainable the only way to do this better is to bring in technology and

things that they do not have this endangered species is getting help from

some unexpected friends the zebra and antelope they're wearing IOT sensors

connected to the IBM cloud when poachers enter the area the animals run for it

which alerts Rangers who can track their emotions and help stop them before any

harm is done it's a smart way to help increase the Rhino population and turn

the poachers into the endangered species in the next video we're going to look at

how artificial intelligence on the cloud is impacting businesses