Sensors have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. They cover our cars and factory floors. They’re present throughout smart homes and smart cities. Sensors make the world around us smarter and more connected every day, and the language they speak—time series data—holds the key to fueling AI-driven innovation.
On a larger scale, if we can build intelligence around each sensor and extract insights in near real time with increasing precision, we can create intelligent—and eventually—autonomous systems. To unlock the full potential of sensor data, data platforms can provide a scalable, reliable and secure environment for storing, managing and analyzing the volume, variety and velocity of IoT and sensor data. These platforms must support data processing in real time to enable businesses to build and deploy AI models that can anticipate future outcomes.