The Eclipse Foundation recently conducted an IoT survey that yielded some interesting results. The objective of their IoT Developer Survey was to gain a better understanding of the requirements, priorities, and perceptions of IoT developer communities. From February 2019 to March 2019, 1,717 individuals participated in the online survey. The survey was promoted on the Eclipse Foundation’s various social media channels, the Eclipse Foundation and Eclipse IoT Working Group websites. Additionally, the survey was promoted as on Eclipse IoT member company websites, social media platforms, and other communication streams. The article below summarizes some of the more interesting findings.
The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to open up vast new opportunities for enterprises. Yet the success of IoT hinges on adoption and acceptance by a group unknown to many, especially in business roles: the developers building connected, smart devices and applications.
The latest Eclipse Foundation survey provides an important reality check on top issues in this key function. The annual study finds IoT development expanding rapidly, fueled by growing investments in predominantly industrial markets. Two-thirds of this year’s 1,717 respondents said their organization develops and deploys IoT solutions today or will do so in the next 18 monthsIo
