IoT Tech Expo: Explore the latest IoT innovations in Europe’s hub of emerging IoT – Amsterdam! – Press Release – Digital Journal
Verizon’s annual study of IoT adoption found the significant growth was dominated by manufacturing, energy and utilities, transportation, distribution and finally smart cities. It is predicted to grow further year on year *.
IoT is changing the way value is captured and created. Amsterdam has embedded IoT in its ecosystem and successfully established itself as one of Europe’s leading Smart Cities. An example of which can be seen in Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport* which aims to become the greatest digital airport. Recipient of ‘light as a service’ as a result of IoT infrastructures, means they pay for only what is used.
In addition to being home to the world’s first iBeacon Living Lab and public LoRaWAN network, Amsterdam provides the perfect infrastructure to generate and accelerate emerging IoT innovations. By improving citizen engagement, quality of life and safety that is on offer by smart city and smart citizen solutions, they are stimulating continuous investment and the creation of new start-ups, Amsterdam have successfully bridged the digital divide through IoT.