DoT's machine-to-machine and internet of things open registration to help standardisation, say experts
M2M/IoT) registration to all entities across segments will enable standardisation of IoT services as everyone will follow a single standard that will address key issues around know your customer (KYC), security and encryption, say experts.
Going forward, artificial intelligence (AI) will also play a crucial role in amplifying capabilities of M2M systems, including prediction of security breaches.
Currently, the M2M/IoT industry is operating with several separate standards and with growing types of devices, interoperability is becoming an issue.
The telcos, however, are still waiting for the government to define critical M2M/IoT services, which, they say should only be given through licensed spectrum.
«With explosive growth from about 2-3 billion devices currently to 25 billion or so, interoperability will become a key issue. Hence, basic discipline and conformance to standards becomes very important and that would be achieved through this measure,» TV Ramachandran, Broadband India Forum (BIF) president, told ET.
He added that the government's measures would boost investor confidence.
