In today’s business landscape, many companies seek data-driven insights to improve their decision-making processes. The ability to collect, analyze and derive meaning from vast amounts of data can drive sustainable growth and foster innovation within your organization.<\/p>\n
Telemetry has emerged as one way to help businesses of all sizes optimize their operations and drive better business outcomes. With recent advances in cloud service offerings<\/a>, you can now harness the power of telemetry more effectively than ever before \u2014 and without a hefty price tag.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this blog, we share what telemetry is, explain why you should include it in your data collection plan and offer pro tips to re-imagine your enterprise data strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Derived from the Greek words tele (far away) and metr\u014dn (measure), telemetry is the process of collecting and recording data from remote, difficult-to-access places using specialized tools like sensors, devices, applications and networks. Telemetry data encompasses a range of parameters, spanning performance metrics, user behavior, environmental conditions, and more.<\/strong> By harnessing telemetry, you can cross-reference patterns from these diverse sources to gain visibility into your own operations and see how your business fits into the world around you.<\/p>\n Not sure what telemetry could mean for your industry? Here are a few fun examples of how different sectors are unlocking its potential.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say you run an expanding chili pepper farm in New Mexico. By keeping your supplier, distributor and sales data in the cloud, you\u2019ve been able to outpace local competition. But with rising temperatures and labor shortages, you\u2019ve started to worry about your business\u2019s position within the broader natural world and economy.<\/p>\n You turn to smart-connected farming, or telemetry-based farming, for help.<\/p>\n Telemetry-based farming allows you to monitor your crops\u2019 health in real-time by using sensors that pick up on weather, soil and air data; area-specific climate change projections; commodity pricing and wages; and even global market trends. Together, these patterns can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n Telemetry insights can even let you know the best time to plant, irrigate and harvest. Now that\u2019s a hot pepper strategy.<\/p>\n Here are two other real-life examples of industries taking advantage of telemetry data-driven insights<\/a>:<\/p>\n Companies are coming up with new, creative ways to use telemetry every day. What are some innovations from your field?<\/p>\n Cloud technologies<\/a> can connect even small- and mid-sized companies with telemetry insights. If your business already uses cloud technology, you\u2019re on the right track. A simple way to get started with harnessing the power of telemetry is to combine telemetry data with your existing cloud data.<\/p>\n First, invite your team(s) to a data brainstorming session and ask them to think about all the data sources that might give your business a boost. (The right data sources will depend on your sector, field and area of focus.)<\/strong><\/p>\n Once you and your team make your data wish list, you\u2019ll need to determine the best:<\/p>\n Depending on their capabilities, your IT team might be able to walk you through these steps. If not, a third-party vendor or consulting firm can help. Likewise, if your company hasn\u2019t yet adopted cloud technology, a consulting firm can work with you to determine which solution fits your business needs.<\/p>\n Merging your cloud and telemetry data can give your business a strategic advantage thanks to:<\/p>\n To equip your enterprise data strategy with the most strategic sources, consider integrating telemetry data with your cloud services. From start-ups to large enterprises, cloud-based telemetry solutions have leveled the playing field, empowering businesses to thrive in a shifting business landscape.<\/strong><\/p>\n With efficient data collection plans and storage infrastructure, real-time analytics capabilities, scalability and robust security, cloud-based telemetry solutions have enabled organizations to gain valuable insights to support their goals and objectives. As cloud technology evolves, we can expect even more innovative ways to leverage telemetry for the benefit of businesses everywhere.<\/p>\n\n What Is Telemetry?<\/h2>\n
A Few Fun Examples of Telemetry\u2019s Potential<\/h3>\n
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A Simple Way to Include Telemetry in Your Data Collection Plan<\/h2>\n
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The Benefits of a Cloud-Based Approach to Telemetry<\/h2>\n
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Telemetry Is for Everyone<\/h2>\n