Below is a list of FAQs to help address any questions you may have with the program.!
FAQs
About the Program
As part of this program, you will be provided with the tools necessary to monitor your location. This includes sensors, a communications gateway, and access to a portal where you can update and activate your account. There is also a mobile app that allows you to monitor your equipment from your smartphone.
Target high-value business outcomes and ensure that the solution is sustainable. The solution should work reliably for years into the future. Develop a mindset that enables you to identify a problem that is looking for an answer and not an IoT idea looking for a problem.
Having insight is knowing something has or will happen—for example, knowing that a machine is about to break, possessing information about a problem, or knowing how to resolve a problem by scheduling a repair. The insight will be a part of solving a business problem. After careful thought on what the insight is saying, an action plan can be put in place.
Installation
IoT is strictly an aspect of digitization (using data to drive a business), but in practice, the terms are used interchangeably with little consequence.
Anything! Any tangible object in the real world can be a thing, but data must be retrievable from the thing for it to be considered IoT. In the crudest case, that might involve mounting a camera in front of some analogue dials and taking pictures to record activities.
Alerts
IoT programming involves working with data to produce outcomes. Besides using programming languages, well-known data analysis frameworks used in data science have a major role to play.
You don't need a degree. However, you must be able to imagine what can be done with existing data (numbers) and new data derived from IoT measurements. For example, if a manufacturing process fails, adding extra measurement points will help detect where the failures originate. Conducting extra measurements and making data comparisons throughout a process provides insight.
Data science, and particularly analytics, is used to systematically extract insights from data. For example, the occurrence of rare, random-looking patterns in data streams are early warning signs of a failure. It is a good first step toward AI
Sensors
Target high-value business outcomes and ensure that the solution is sustainable. The solution should work reliably for years into the future. Develop a mindset that enables you to identify a problem that is looking for an answer and not an IoT idea looking for a problem.
IoT is strictly an aspect of digitization (using data to drive a business), but in practice, the terms are used interchangeably with little consequence.
Industrial IoT is used in the manufacturing industry. It is the applications of IoT to industrial challenges.
HSB iSensor App
Anything! Any tangible object in the real world can be a thing, but data must be retrievable from the thing for it to be considered IoT. In the crudest case, that might involve mounting a camera in front of some analogue dials and taking pictures to record activities.
Yes. As an application user interface that is part of the IoT ecosystem, Alexa can be used to report or command IoT actions.
Other Questions
The smartphone is an obvious example of a smart device. It contains a user interface and sensors used by applications loaded on the device and is, therefore, a source of real-world data and a place to consume IoT insights. Other smart device examples include self-driving cars or sports and running watches, which collect and give feedback on runner data.
Learning about IoT helps IT decision-makers propose innovations that can drive improved business and personal outcomes. Implementing new solutions can save money and time, as well as improve safety and efficiency. But (and it is a huge but), as you focus on gaining useful outcomes that have valuable personal or business outcomes, don't chase ideas that sound cute yet have little value. Bypass the tendency to prefer "favorite" ideas. It's key to good decision-making and obtaining good returns on investment.
“I can’t praise Insurance Company enough for the amazing program that saved my apartment complex. The sensors are top of the line and the customer service and reaction time during a flood last year prevented a complete disaster. This program literally saved lives!”
– Marcus, Austin TX
“I can’t praise Insurance Company enough for the amazing program that saved my apartment complex. The sensors are top of the line and the customer service and reaction time during a flood last year prevented a complete disaster. This program literally saved lives!”
“I can’t praise Insurance Company enough for the amazing program that saved my apartment complex. The sensors are top of the line and the customer service and reaction time during a flood last year prevented a complete disaster. This program literally saved lives!”
“I can’t praise Insurance Company enough for the amazing program that saved my apartment complex. The sensors are top of the line and the customer service and reaction time during a flood last year prevented a complete disaster. This program literally saved lives!”
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Program Details
The Smart Sensor Program is currently free of charge for Insurance Co. policyholders.Once registered, you will receive your sensor shipment from our vetted partner, HSB.
Discover how connecting your business systems detects issues before they happen.
We’ve partnered with HSB to bring you a free Smart Sensor Program. Unexpected water leaks or broken pipes can quickly disrupt your business costing you valuable time and money. Learn how real-time alerts can help you prevent costly damage and repairs.
As part of the program you will get:
Free, commercial grade sensors
Real-time alerts (phone, text, email) to preferred contacts
Complete access to your data
24/7/365 monitoring and support from U.S.-based staff
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