Cloud of Things: A Systematic Review on Issues and Challenges in Integration of Cloud Computing and Internet of Things

Cloud computing and the Internet of things (IoT) are two diverse technologies having complimentary relationship. The IoT generates massive amounts of data, and cloud computing provides a pathway for that data to travel to its destination. In the modern era, by integrating cloud computing and the Internet of things, a new paradigm has been introduced, i.e., cloud of Things. Cloud-based Internet of Things or cloud of things arose as a platform for intelligent use of applications, information in a cost-effective manner. Both technologies help to raise efficiency in the future. But the integration of these two technologies is challenging and bears some key issues. Therefore, this paper provides a brief investigation of cloud of things concept. In this paper, we review the literature about integration, to analyze and discuss the need behind integration in various applications. In the end, we identify some of the issues and challenges for future work in this promising.