ABSTRACT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is amajor breakthrough in the technology domain that has made our lives more comfortable and smooth by simplifying our daily tasks and activities. It has become an inherent part of every aspect of our everyday lives by improving the way we interact with the surrounding environment. It provides unprecedented opportunities for companies to establish connectivity among their products and services. However, like other continuously evolving technological paradigms, the IoT is also accompanied with its own set of challenges that are required to be managed with appropriate proposals and solutions. Hence, it is worth identifying the challenges that may act as a barrier in its widespread adoption in the future. The aim of this chapter is to shed light on these challenges and also provide businesses with an opportunity to explore the unknown challenges for delivering effective and efficient services to the end users.