The Internet of Things: the best is yet to come
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term that’s been bandied about for a long time and we’re finally at a stage where it’s coming more into the forefront, in terms of technology and consumer adoption.
IoT is starting to make a difference to many areas of our lives. Connected smart meters wirelessly track our domestic energy usage, while smart watches and smart cars are playing a small but influential role in the wider IoT movement. And this is even before we get started on connected home technologies, ranging from security sensors to connected light bulbs and even smart toasters.
However, one question is still in the back of my mind: “When will the Internet of Things really hit the big time?”
If we accept that IoT’s moment is indeed yet to come, then I’m glad to say we can put a date on it at last. In our new international study, The Internet of Things, Today and Tomorrow, we asked 3,100 execs from 20 countries about IoT. Read more…