[Abstract] Internet of things is an intelligent network,in which by thousands of sensors, mass information and data are generated andare analysed and processed intelligently.This paper argues the necessity ofintegrating based on the application of internet of things.We analyse exsitingproblems about integrating between internet of things and business intelligenceand put forward the corresponding countermeasures.
[Keywords] Internet of Things, Business Intelligence, EPC / RFID, Integration
1.Internetof things
Internet of thingsis an internet network connected withthings. It is a network which connects with things by information sensingdevice,such as radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared sensors, globalpositioning systems, laser scanners and so on. According to the agreedprotocol, things can be identified intelligently,located,tracked, monitored and managed throughinformation exchange and communicationin this network.The core and foundation of internet of thingsis Internet. Internet of things is a network based on internet,its clients are extendedand expanded to anything. Information and communication are exchanged in this network.
Three partsshould are included in internet of things:(1) the sense of globalconsciousness. Let things tell us something about themselves by identifying andcollecting information of things.(2) transmittingreliably.Information can betransmitted reliably through the existing 2G, 3G and future 4G communicationnetwork. (3) processing intelligently. Information can be analysed and managedintelligently through the huge background system.
2.Business intelligence
Business Intelligence, as aresearch field,is currently paid extensive attention by business and softwaredevelopment sectors abroad. The term businessintelligence was first introuced by Howard Dresner of Gartner Group in 1989 .With the application and development of business intelligence, there are moreinterpretation and extension to the definition of business intelligence.In thispaper, we define business intelligence as follow: business intelligence is collecting,managingand analysing structural and non-structural business data and information bymodern information technology, so that enterprises can create and accumulate businessknowledge and idea,improve business decisions,adopt effective business actions,perfectbusiness process, promote business performance,enhancecomprehensive competitiveness.