Mehmet Yildiz's Blog: Updates from Dr Mehmet Yildiz - Posts Tagged "iot"

Cloud marked a paradigm shift to Information Technology and Computing field. Growing trends for Cloud Computing is undeniable. However, adding the IoT to the Cloud, in other words, integrating IoT with Cloud, makes the real difference for new market opportunities and poses invaluable business value propositions. IoT Cloud is a crucial player in the digital ecosystem. The primary role the Cloud plays in IoT is to facilitate the essential data integration of the solution components. This role results in agility and cost-effectiveness. These critical outcomes - cost and speed to market- are essential to success for any organisation.

IoT solutions are mainly used to provide real-time information to consumers through the lens of Big Data Analytics. The data required to generate real-time information can be massive in scale; hence, it is called the Big Data. The Cloud, along with computing power, storage, analytics, metering and billing components, can make this information available for the consumers securely, reliably and rapidly.

The integration of Cloud to IoT can create new revenue streams. Integrating the Cloud with the IoT can create new business models enriched by real-time analysis and directly-consumed information at the same time. There are many use cases for this integration to create valuable insights leading to new revenue streams. It is evident that without the Cloud, the IoT can hardly add any value due to its real-time data and information-rich nature.

The addition of the Cloud to the IoT can also contribute to improved security, availability and performance of the IoT solutions. Cloud providers have rigorous security, availability and performance metrics established based on a service consumption model. In particular, IoT-enabled Cloud systems seem to pose additional security risks hence require additional security measures.

When integrated with Edge computing, Cloud computing can add better value to the IoT ecosystem. The main reason for this is that Edge computing can do the filtering of useless, dirty, and noisy data for the Cloud to focus on the usable and valuable bits.

It is essential for the IoT solution architects to understand the Cloud Computing architecture and how it can be integrated into the IoT solutions. Being aware of the capabilities of Cloud technologies and offerings can be extremely beneficial in creating large-scale commercial IoT solutions. To this end, my recent publication "A Practical Guide for IoT Solution Architects: Architecting secure, agile, economical, highly available, well-performing IoT Ecosystems" intends to create necessary awareness on this matter.

Dear Followers and Subscribers,

I am pleased that my new book, IoT 2.0 for Agile Digital Transformation, was published.

Order link: https://books2read.com/iot2

When I first wrote this book in 2019, the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Edge Computing, and Cloud Services was an emerging horizon. Many of us sensed its potential, but few imagined how fast it would reshape industries, economies, and societies.
What once seemed futuristic is now the baseline of modern business strategy. In 2025, organizations that cannot architect secure, scalable, and intelligent systems risk being left behind, not by technology, but by the rapid changes across multiple domains and industries.
This updated edition carries forward the original mission of helping architects and decision-makers design dependable, ethical, and adaptive systems.
It now expands that mission to address the realities of the AI-driven era where algorithms act autonomously, devices collaborate intelligently, and edge platforms make decisions faster than humans can respond.
This 2025 edition preserves the timeless foundations of the original work (security, availability, performance, agility, and cost-effectiveness) while extending them to reflect five years of unprecedented transformation. It acknowledges that architecture today is not static documentation but continuous adaptation.

Why This Book Matters in 2026 Onwards
In this age, architecture is strategy. IoT, Big Data, and Cloud are no longer discrete domains. They are interdependent forces shaping a global intelligence network.
The most successful enterprises are those that treat architecture as a living system, continuously refined through feedback, analytics, and governance.
I wrote this book for professionals across various roles and industries:
· Solution architects and enterprise engineers designing intelligent ecosystems.
· CTOs, CIOs, and CDOs aligning technology with organizational vision.
· Product managers and consultants leading digital innovation.
· Entrepreneurs creating adaptive business models grounded in technological reality.
· Educators and advanced students shaping the next generation of systems thinkers.
The principles discussed here apply equally to start-ups deploying smart devices and to global enterprises managing millions of endpoints.
The emphasis is on architecture as a unifying language that connects business intent with technological design and long-term human impact.
A Book for Builders of the Future
This edition differs from the original not just in scope but in spirit. In 2019, we built connected systems. In 2025, we must build connected intelligence. The difference is profound.
Systems today must sense, think, and act while remaining ethical, explainable, and secure. The challenge is no longer scale but significance for society.
S.P.A.R.K.S.™ embodies this evolution. It helps professionals and organizations create architectures that perform under stress, adapt under change, and learn from experience. It ensures that technology serves a purpose, not the other way around.
In an era when AI agents converse with humans, when digital twins represent entire cities, and when autonomous systems shape economies, architects must think beyond performance metrics. They must design for trust, transparency, and long-term alignment with human values.
I wrote this book to guide that journey to equip you with the clarity, precision, and foresight to design systems that matter. It is both a map and a compass for those who will build what comes next.
Because in the end, progress does not begin with a machine or a model. It starts with a spark, the decision to build with wisdom, vision, and integrity.

Thank you for checking it through https://books2read.com/iot2

And thank you for reading my perspectives

As a quick update, I recently created a special publication on Medium for scholarly writers.
You can apply for the Illumination Scholar via this registration portal at my site: https://digitalmehmet.com/illuminatio...

I'd like to share a list of books I added to the Digitalmehmet Discount Bookstore to give you an idea. They include PDF, EPUB, MOBI, or MP3 formats for downloading.


Audio + Digital Bundle: The Mysterious Leadership Mind of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Substack Mastery Version 2 (Digital + Audio Bundle)
Agile Business Architecture for Digital Transformation (Audiobook)
Audiobook: Monetize Your Passion with WooCommerce
Monetize Your Passion with WooCommerce (Book)
Agile Business Architecture for Digital Transformation V2
Cortisol Clarity (Audiobook)
A Powerful Toolkit for Substack Newsletter Mastery (Audio)
Smart and Ethical SEO (Book)
Train Your Brain for a Healthier and Happier Life (Audio)
Modern Affiliate Marketing for Writers (Audiobook)
Modern Affiliate Marketing for Writers (Book)
4 Pillars of Enterprise Architecture
Smart Email Marketing Content Integration
A Powerful Toolkit for Substack Newsletter Mastery
Cortisol Clarity (Book)
Train Your Brain for a Healthier and Happier Life (Book)

Thank you for reading my post. You can connect with me on my author platform Digitalmehmet Content Ecosystem.

If you are a book author, you can join our book club on Substack and share your book chapters at Illumination Book Chapters on Medium. Here are the links:

Illumination Book Club on Substack
Illumination Book Chapters on Medium