Basic Differences between the IoT and M2M
- In IOT Internet connection is required for communication but in M2M devices are not dependent on the Internet.
Stands for | IoT stands for the Internet of Things. | M2M stands for Machine-to-Machine communication. |
Communication | Devices include objects that are responsible for decision-making processes. | In M2M, there is a limited amount of intelligence used. |
Protocol Used | IoT has used internet protocols like FTP, Telnet, and HTTP. | Communication technology and Traditional protocols are uses in M2M technology. |
Connection Used | Different types of connection are used. | Only point to point connection is used. |
Range/Area of uses | It has a wide range of devices, yet the scope is large. | It has a limited Scope for devices. |
Business Type Used | It use Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B). | It has Business to Business (B2B) communication only. |
Data Sharing | Data sharing depends on the Internet protocol network. | Devices may be connected through mobile or any other network. |
Open API Support | It supports Open API integrations. | It has no Open API support. |
Example | Big Data, Cloud, Smart wearables, and many more. | Data and Information, sensors, and many more. |
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| Differences between IOT and M2M |