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What is IRC?

IRC is a text-based chat system for instant messaging designed for group communication in discussion forums, called channels, as well as one-on-one communication via private messages and data transfer.

How is IRC implemented?

IRC is implemented as an application layer protocol to facilitate communication in the form of text, working on a client–server networking model.

What are examples of programs used to connect to IRC?

Examples of programs used to connect to IRC include Mibbit, IRCCloud, KiwiIRC, and mIRC.

When was IRC created?

IRC was created by Jarkko Oikarinen in August 1988 to replace a program called MUT (MultiUser Talk). Signup and view all the answers

How has IRC usage trended since 2003?

IRC usage has been declining steadily since 2003, losing 60 percent of its users. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an IoT platform in building an IoT ecosystem?

An IoT platform is critical to building an IoT ecosystem as it simplifies IoT, making it more secure and enables the connection and management of existing assets while supporting the creation of new, differentiating logic and applications. Signup and view all the answers

Why do most enterprises see value in buying an IoT platform?

Most enterprises see value in buying an IoT platform because it provides an out-of-the-box set of key capabilities on top of which the business can build differentiating logic and applications, and it is rare for an organization to maintain in-house expertise across all the relevant domains to build a complete set of IoT capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does an effective IoT platform enable you to do?

An effective IoT platform enables you to rapidly connect and manage existing assets while creating and supporting new, differentiating logic and applications. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging for organizations to build a complete set of IoT capabilities in-house?

It is challenging for organizations to build a complete set of IoT capabilities in-house because IoT is a complex ecosystem that spans a network of devices and software applications touching multiple parts of the physical and digital landscapes, and it is rare for an organization to maintain in-house expertise across all the relevant domains. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'buy versus build' debate over IoT capabilities?

The 'buy versus build' debate over IoT capabilities refers to the decision-making process where most enterprises see value in buying an IoT platform to provide an out-of-the-box set of key capabilities, on top of which the business can build differentiating logic and applications, rather than building these capabilities in-house. Signup and view all the answers

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