The Internet of Things is headed to the data center sooner than later

Device management issues aren't the only new challenges that IoT will bring to the data center. Dell predicted that the evolving market will need room in data centers across the spectrum in terms of square footage and capacity- this flexibility will become necessary as IT decision makers figure out how to account for the shapes and sizes of new IoT devices, said Cloud Wedge. This trend may also push greater investment in devices like Serial to Ethernet converters, which make it easier to connect devices of all shapes and sizes.

The IoT industry reorganizes to meet customer demands
If the latest device trends and marketing strategies common in the data center industry are not enough to convince you that Internet of Things is headed straight for the data center, then take a closer look at how the Internet of Things industry handled 2014. Last year was rife with mergers and acquisitions, said Data Center Knowledge. The resource noted that over 60 IoT companies were acquired in 2014 as companies gear up to become the leading manufacturer of Internet of Things technology.

Perle's serial to Ethernet converters connect serial based equipment across an Ethernet network. The Perle IOLAN range of Console Servers, Device Servers and Terminal Servers feature built-in support for IPv6 along with a broad range of authentication methods and encryption technologies.