Prioritize Expected Connected Devices

Once they have reviewed the different information flowing through their networks, business executives should explore the various IoT-related devices they are expecting to see in their workplace.

Businesses should categorize the types of devices they expect, such as wearables, and brainstorm baseline management requirements for these new devices, said Rege. They should prioritize the management solutions for these devices based on their expected timeframes.

Some important baseline management requirements to consider include device discovery, inventory management, remote configuration, monitoring methods and software upgrade, he added.