Authors: Anirudh Bora
Abstract: The proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) within the modern corporate landscape has necessitated the development of wireless communication models that are not only high-performing but also inherently secure and capable of massive scaling. This review article investigates the architectural evolution of wireless IoT frameworks designed for integration with cloud-enabled enterprise applications. We analyze the taxonomy of current communication protocols, ranging from short-range mesh topologies like Zigbee and Thread to Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWAN) and 5G cellular IoT, evaluating their trade-offs in terms of power consumption, range, and data throughput. Central to this study is a structured three-tier architecture that utilizes edge gateways and cloud-native orchestration platforms such as SAP Business Technology Platform or AWS IoT Core to manage data ingestion, protocol translation, and digital twin synchronization. The article highlights critical strategies for scalability, including zero-touch automated provisioning and hierarchical spectrum management, which are essential for managing global device fleets. Furthermore, we address the rigorous security requirements of the enterprise perimeter, advocating for a zero-trust architecture and application-layer end-to-end encryption to mitigate the risks associated with decentralized wireless nodes. By synthesizing current implementation methodologies with emerging trends, such as 6G-enabled ambient IoT and quantum-resistant cryptography, this research provides a strategic roadmap for organizations aiming to build resilient, hyper-connected ecosystems. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that the synergy between robust wireless hardware and elastic cloud backends is the foundational requirement for maintaining operational agility and data integrity in the age of digital transformation.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18229125
