Download or read book Exploring the Convergence of Big Data and the Internet of Things written by Prasad, A.V. Krishna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growth of Internet use and technologies has increased exponentially within the business sector. When utilized properly, these applications can enhance business functions and make them easier to perform. Exploring the Convergence of Big Data and the Internet of Things is a pivotal reference source featuring the latest empirical research on the business use of computing devices to send and receive data in conjunction with analytic applications to reduce maintenance costs, avoid equipment failures, and improve business operations. Including research on a broad range of topics such as supply chain, aquaculture, and speech recognition systems, this book is ideally designed for researchers, academicians, and practitioners seeking current research on various technology uses in business.