Report on Issues and Challenges of Internet of Things (Activity 7)

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Write a report about issues and challenges of Internet of Things (IoTs).

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As the world revolves every day, we encounter various progresses in different parts of our lives. One of those progresses is the rise and development of technology which is beneficial for us due to its mission in alleviating problems with daily living. The most notable technological development that we are experiencing in this current era is the rise of the Internet of Things (IOTs). The main objective of IoTs is to connect our surroundings with technology such as the following; (1) Smart Irrigation to control water levels in agricultural landscape; (2) Smart Watches to provide information about our health by examining our vital signs such as pulse; (3) Structural Health Monitoring System to check the status of buildings if there are any faulty wirings and more. However, there are few problems with the implementation of IoTs especially in the countries that are considered third-world countries or developing countries. We must take into account several factors such as the country's economy, people's demographic, digital rights and access, and more. 

One of the most common issues and challenges of IoTs is its implementation and maintenance cost. For countries that are considered first-world countries such as Germany and The United States of America,  money will never be an issue; therefore, it is easy for them to invest in IoTs. However, in places like the Philippines, it will be hard for them to purchase IoTs since these products require money due to the materials that have been used. Though there are places in the Philippines where IoTs can be seen and utilized by many such as in BGC in Taguig, the majority of provinces are still unwilling to invest in such technological advancements. Some provinces tried to implement IoTs; however, they lack a budget for its maintenance resulting in these products being destroyed. 

Another issue or challenge is the people's demographic. As mentioned earlier, IoTs are expensive. In third-world countries, most people are considered to be minimum-wage workers. This reason alone can explain why third-world countries such as the Philippines are not yet ready for IoTs in their life. Their salary could not compensate for the needs of IoTs such as strong internet connection and maintenance costs. Moreover, other information from demographics such as social groups, cultural groups, and norms can be a turning point as to why IoTs are not yet welcomed by many. For example, in the Philippines, there are many agricultural workers specifically farmers. Most farmers are still stuck in the old techniques in farming and do not put their 100 percent trust in IoTs in handling their crops. This is the reason as to why there are few agricultural-related IoTs in the Philippines. Another important note as to why demographics matter is the age of the people. Research shows that old people show no-to-little interest in IoTs due to their lack of knowledge and being stuck in the old-fashioned way. Looking at a bigger picture, the Philippines is a country where the majority of its government officials are old which really affected the implementation of IoTs in the country. Old people lack interest in technological advancements and are often not innovative in providing solutions to modern problems which resulted in our current scenario - where people are not aware of the benefits of IoTs. 

Another important issue is the issue with internet connection. It is worth noting that IoTs could not function without the power of the internet. This is the main reason as to why IoTs are more common in first-world countries because they have a strong internet connection covering the entire country such as StarLink. Compared to the Philippines, not everyone has a proper internet connection; moreover, our internet providers are also having a hard time to cope up with other countries internet speed.   In addition, not all areas in the Philippines have an internet connection. There are various rural places in the Philippines that do not even have a phone signal which then translates not having any data connection. Therefore, IoTs cannot fully function in the Philippines due to its problem with internet connectivity. 

Aside from the aforementioned issues and challenges, the lack of proper integration of IT education in the curriculum is another issue that adds burden to the feasibility of IoTs in our life. In the Philippines, most schools do not have the proper amount of IT supplies for every student especially those who are enrolled in public schools. Compared to private schools, they have one-on-one IT supplies which means that each student has every IT material they need. Therefore, this caused a gap in our understanding of technological advancements such as IoTs. Personally, I wasn't aware about the benefits and the proper usage of technologies until I enrolled in a private institution during my high school days. It is also worth noting that there are few IT facilities in various places where everyone can gain access to the internet and be updated with the newest trends. This has led to most of the people being unaware or uneducated about IoTs or even IT in general. 

It is important that we provide solutions to the shortcomings that hinder the implementation of IoTs in our daily life. IoTs are created to ease our burdens in our day to day living. Moreover, these technological advancements can help us towards a progressive future where every aspect of our multi-faceted life is managed especially in parts of healthcare, economy, and job opportunity. We must adapt to these changes because if not, we may find ourselves at the end of the line; stuck in the same era as before.