:nosearch: :show-content: :hide-page-toc: :show-toc: ======================== Internet of Things (IoT) ======================== .. toctree:: :titlesonly: iot/config iot/devices .. note:: The Open Platform Communications (OPC) Unified Architecture (UA) protocol is now supported by the :abbr:`IoT (Internet of Things)` box. :abbr:`OPC (Open Platform Communications)` :abbr:`UA (United Architecture)` is an open standard that specifies information exchange for industrial communication on devices, between machines and between systems. This includes communication between information technology and operational technology. :abbr:`OPC (Open Platform Communications)` :abbr:`UA (United Architecture)` can be used with any software platform, on a wide variety of devices, and deployed securely. The :abbr:`IoT (Internet of Things)` box has entered the world of the Industry 4.0 standard and can be utilized in a wide variety of industries, and for things like building automation, packaging, utilities, etc.