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> I always thought the only way forward with IoT was if it a big tech player offered an SDK / IoT platform Yes, well hopefully not _a_ provider who will lock t
by loudmax 7y ago
> I always thought the only way forward with IoT was if it a big tech player offered an SDK / IoT platform
Yes, well hopefully not _a_ provider who will lock their customers into a proprietary platform. Hopefully many providers so manufacturers have options to choose from. Even better would be if there is an open standard, and then providers can compete on providing a better implementation.
- mark-r 7y agoThe whole point of being a platform provider is to get lock-in. The chances of an open standard getting any traction are just about nil, because those with the ability to pull it off will be fighting every step of the way.
- HeyLaughingBoy 7y agoExactly. I could care less about lock in. I want security, availability (can I get spare/replacement parts 10 years from now) and reliability. Qualifying new vendors is a pain in the ass.