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@article{174662,
        author = {Dimple Patel and Syed Ammar Pasha and Sunaina Rokaya and Tannul Kedia and Priyanshu Jain},
        title = {Exploring the potential of the Internet of Things (IOT) in different sectors},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {215-219},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=174662},
        abstract = {The Internet of Things (IoT) is a transformative technology that enables seamless connectivity between devices, facilitating real-time data exchange, automation, and intelligent decision-making. By integrating smart devices, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, IoT has revolutionized industries, improved operational efficiency, predictive analytics, and resource optimization while reduced costs. This research examines IoT's role in key sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, smart cities, and transportation, highlighting its ability to enhance productivity, sustainability, and service delivery. It also addresses critical challenges such as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, data privacy concerns, interoperability issues, and regulatory complexities that hinder widespread adoption. Despite these obstacles, IoT remains a driving force behind digital transformation, providing innovative, sector-specific solutions that enhance competitiveness and economic growth. By synthesizing current literature and identifying key trends, this study offers valuable insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to navigate IoT adoption, mitigate security risks, and explore future research directions, ensuring its long-term impact on technology-driven ecosystems.},
        keywords = {IoT, innovation, transformation, automation, security, inter-operability},
        month = {March},
        }