Salford Business School: Sensor Technologies and Business Services

This report explores the transformative impact of sensor technologies on business services. It examines the integration of sensors, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT), and their role in enhancing operational efficiency, creating competitive advantages, and improving customer value. The report delves into the background of sensor technology, emphasizing the evolution of sensor capabilities and data processing. It addresses crucial aspects such as security protocols for sensor networks, including key-based protocols, threshold cryptography, certificate repositories, and distributed certificate authorities. Furthermore, the report investigates the consequences of sensor usage in businesses, including the challenges associated with wireless sensor networks, security vulnerabilities, and practical issues within wide area networks. The author provides recommendations for addressing these challenges and highlights the entrepreneurial opportunities presented by sensor technologies, concluding with a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of sensor applications in business.