Internet of Things: Leading Disruptive Technology Companies in the World

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is an umbrella term referring to the ability of everyday physical objects (such as fridges, watches, or cars) to connect with other devices over the internet, enabling them to send and receive data. By collecting and analyzing the data they transmit, consumers and businesses will be able to monitor, maintain and upgrade these “things” much more efficiently. In the process, many aspects of our lives, such as switching the lights on or predicting when the car needs its next service, will be automated, saving time, energy, and money. The IoT landscape encompasses a rich and complex ecosystem of technologies and technology companies. This ranges from the manufacturers of the sensors and microchips that go inside the connected devices to the telecom operators and wireless radio manufacturers that connect these devices to the internet and the services organizations that help clients stitch everything together. Alteryx Inc (Alteryx) is one of the major companies making its mark in the IoT sector. The company provides data storage, retrieval, management, reporting, and analytics solutions. its product portfolio includes alteryx analytics cloud which includes designer cloud powered by trifacta, alteryx machine learning, alteryx auto insights, alteryx designer comprises designer fips, designer suits, and intelligence suits. The company also provides alteryx server. Alteryx offers a technology platform for analytic process automation which allows users in the organization to easily share data, automate tedious and complex processes and turn data into results. Analog Devices Inc (Analog Devices) is another major company making its mark in the IoT sector. Analog Devices is a manufacturer of analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits (ICs). The company classifies its business operation into four categories: Industrial, Communications, Consumer, and Automotive. Analog Devices conducts design, development, field application engineering, sales, and manufacturing across the globe. It has operations in the US, Philippines, Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia.