Project implementation considerations
The points listed in this section may appear to be more relevant to a project/program manager; however, they would be useful for architects as well, since architects are expected to remain part of the implementation team even after the completion of the architecture. The expectation stems from the fact that the architect bears the responsibility of ensuring that the implementation is always aligned with the approved architecture. So, the following project management/implementation considerations for IoT projects would benefit people belonging to technical and project management roles:
- Component procurement considerations: Field devices (sensors, gateways, and actuators) and components providing connectivity (such as SIM cards) form a key part of any IoT solution, and the timely procurement of these components is crucial. However, the procurement and deployment of these third-party components pose a challenge, as multiple parties (such as...