The Smart Port Vision The Internet of Things Enabling Port and Logistics Digital Transformation Saverio Romeo Chief Research Officer Beecham Research
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? 1. It is not a technology. 2. It is an umbrella concept that includes several technologies working together and impacting business sectors and spaces in which we live. 3. It is then a vision that enables transformation of life and work contexts.
The IoT - 1 - Sensing, Gathering Data, Monitoring Conditions DATA DATA 1 st Step: Sensing spaces, gathering data, monitoring conditions
The IoT 2 Controlling, Predicting, Automating Controlling Automating and predicting
The IoT 3 All This in Spaces Intelligent lighting & control Occupancy sensors Intelligent building management Security systems systems & controls Environmental sensors (CO2, temp, humidity, lighting) Room management Proactive maintenance Cark park sensor system Fire safety & protection Wayfinding app Virtual reception Asset sensors Access control Waste sensors & recycling Energy meters Digital signage Wearable technology Water metering
Smart City The Example of IoT Transforming Spaces Data is sensed in various parts of the cities for different purposes. Data can be used for a specific applications. Data can be integrated for a more holistic view of the city operations. Different technological components in place to enable all that.
Smartness from Sea to Land A data continuum bridging Sea to the city and the region through the port
Why Are We Focusing on the IoT? The Benefits Better communication between harbour port authority and ships, telling them where to dock, raising drawbridges in time to let ships pass through while cutting traffic to the bridges and at the same time indicating lorries which parking spaces or cranes have been allotted to have them loaded and leaving the harbour area in the shortest time possible; better coordination for truck loading, among truck drivers, traffic management systems, cranes and containers loaders, resulting in quicker delivery of products to the stores; streamlining processes that result in saving money for shipping and logistics companies; less waiting times for ships, vehicles, employees, that result in better coordination and traffic management, which is key for busy ports. Resource Optimisation Operational Efficiency Increasing Productivity Improving Customer Engagement Enabling New Ideas (Innovation) Source: Beecham Research Interviews with Stakeholders Involved in Smart Port Projects
The Technological Components of Smart Spaces Applications Development Security Features IoT Platforms Connectivity Hardware Components
The Challenges The Evolution of Security Threats Security Attacks The cheese was pretty safe!
The Challenges The Evolution of Security Threats In the Internet of Things, the points of attack multiply exponentially. A device can be a point of attack. The application can be a point of attack. The network protocol could be the point of attack. And many others.
Conclusions and Further Points of Discussions 1. The IoT aims at transforming spaces for improving the way we live those spaces and enabling innovation. 2. The IoT is not a technology, but require the integration of different types of technologies. 3. Securing the smart space is an essential challenge to face. 4. There are several technologies that enable new ideas for smart spaces. Machine Learning, blockchain, edge analytics and computing, and robotics all deserved the attention of businesses, academia, and government authorities.