Internet of Things in Ukraine: Challenges and Opportunities
The Internet of Things (IoT) in Ukraine is a noted necessity, as only this technological approach can solve the tasks of improving quality and reducing costs during the creation of added value.
Obstacles to Implementation of IoT
One of the main obstacles to the transition to IoT is the need to change the management principles in the operations of enterprises, which many in Ukraine are not ready for.
Typical objections and biases regarding cloud services:
- 1. Sending technological data to the cloud service? Our security is a priority!
In Ukraine, there are over 250 thousand controllers of automated control systems (ACS) that are not connected to IoT. These systems are accessible via the public internet and lack proper protection. This situation clearly demonstrates that security control is reduced to “everything is fine,” although in reality, IoT has powerful protection mechanisms for selected units and data. Connecting telemetry and telecontrol to IoT is the only rational method to ensure the information security of these devices.
- 2. Only humans can make decisions; artificial intelligence is not capable of more.
Noticeably more than 70% of man-made disasters occur due to mismanagement, where there is a lack of data or time to make decisions. IoT offers a shift to “flat” predictive management systems with an integrated flexible loop of “monitoring – optimization planning – management,” which helps to reduce incorrect decisions due to human factors.
- 3. We will analyze the data ourselves using Big Data. Why share with someone else?
Currently, there is a shortage of specialists in the fields of artificial intelligence and Big Data, both in Ukraine and abroad. However, IoT can provide tools for creating analytical applications and solutions for standard tasks, simplifying data processing.
- 4. Why do we need automatic data exchange with suppliers and customers? We can communicate via phone and email.
Optimizing external interactions can lead to significant production increases and cost reductions. A bright example is the company Harley Davidson, which, thanks to the implementation of automated processes, reduced the production cycle from 21 days to 6 hours. Currently, a new motorcycle is produced every 89 seconds, taking into account the wishes of the future owner.