Here's How IoT Technologies Are Fueling Vaccination Deployments

The "Internet of Things" is connecting the unconnected with technologies that have transformed and fueled digitization across industries and communities.

You've probably heard of the "Internet of Things" before. And whether you know it or not, you utilize the IoT every single day!

The "Internet of Things" is the ever-expanding network of physical objects that are infused with sensors, software, computer chips, and other tech that allow them to communicate with one another. 

Basically, it's all the smart connected tech we come across in everyday life. And Qualcomm Technologies invents a lot of these breakthrough connected technologies that make the IoT possible to help reimagine how the world works, plays, and lives with their ecosystem of 13,000 customers.

The IoT is connecting people, places, and lives at a rapid pace. From your favorite connected fitness equipment that you utilized in your home during the pandemic, to the robot vacuum keeping your home clean, it's likely powered by Qualcomm Technologies IoT solutions!

During the coronavirus pandemic, the need for connectivity and smart solutions at the intelligent edge has been more critical than ever before.

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In many ways the pandemic has accelerated the need for digital transformation across industries, bringing IoT technologies to center stage to support areas including virtual learning, working from home, online shopping and delivery, healthcare, and even vaccine rollout!

The IoT plays an essential role by providing smart solutions and connected technologies utilized in vaccine development, testing, product asset tracking and logistics, packaging and labeling, and even the actual production of your COVID-19 vaccine!

Manufacturing facilities rely on the IoT to track vaccine shipments, monitor temperatures (which is vital for many COVID-19 vaccines), and keep facilities safe and secure.

Imagine the logistics involved in distributing vaccines nationwide, and now globally! This spans across IoT-connected inventory and logistics software, real-time shipment tracking, and temperature control to help ensure that COVID-19 vaccines make it safely and securely to communities!

The IoT helps to ensure successful, compliant patient dosing and storage monitoring, making sure your vaccine arrives timely and accurately.

The temperature of vaccines during distribution is vital to ensuring end-to-end success! Vial-level sensors can accurately monitor the temperature of each dose, from the first mile of its journey through the last, to ensure that vaccines are delivered within the proper temperature range.

Aside from the vaccine itself, supporting industries had to adapt at ⚡️lightning speed⚡️ with innovative new ways to serve patients.

Pop-up clinics. Virtual doctors' appointments. Health-tracking apps that send real-time data from your smartwatch straight to your doctor. It's all made faster, easier, and better thanks to the ever-expanding IoT ecosystem, beginning with Qualcomm Technologies.

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The IoT ecosystem is revolutionizing our world for the better with a massive ecosystem of innovators!