Internet of Things (loT) is the term used to describe the network of physical objects that areembedded with sensors, actuators, and connectivity to exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. loT devices can range from smart home appliances, wearable devices, industrial machines, vehicles, and more. loT has a significant impact on customer environments, as it increases the number of devices that edge networks must accommodate, manage, and secure. Edge networks are the networks that connect users and devices to the core network and the cloud. As loT devices proliferate, edge networks face challenges such as scalability, performance, reliability, security, and visibility.

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•Selling HPE Aruba Networking Solutions, Rev.23.11, page 11: “Internet of Things (loT) is the term used to describe the network of physical objects that are embedded with sensors, actuators, and connectivity to exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet.”

•Selling HPE Aruba Networking Solutions, Rev.23.11, page 11: “Edge networks are the networks that connect users and devices to the core network and the cloud. They include campus, branch, remote, data center, and IoT networks.”

•Selling HPE Aruba Networking Solutions, Rev.23.11, page 11: “As loT devices proliferate, edge networks face challenges such as scalability, performance, reliability, security, and visibility.”

•What is IoT: The Internet of Things explained | McKinsey: “IoT uses a variety of technologies to connect the digital and physical worlds. Physical objects are embedded with sensors—which can monitor things like temperature or motion, or really any change in environment—and actuators—which receive signals from sensors and then do something in response to those changes.”

•How Is the Internet of Things Changing Our Lives?: “The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing our lives in many ways. It is transforming how we work, play, learn, and communicate. It is also creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses, governments, and society.”