Mar 31, 2021 · The term ‘Internet of Things’ was coined in 1999 by the computer scientist Kevin Ashton. While working at Procter & Gamble, Ashton proposed putting radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips on products to track them through a supply chain.

Jul 21, 2016 · 5 predictions for the Internet of Things in 2016 4 ways smart cities will make our lives better What does the internet of things mean for our personal privacy? Don't miss any update on this topic Create a free account and access your personalized content collection with our latest publications and analyses.

Mar 15, 2021 · The Internet of Things is powered by 3 emerging technologies - Artificial Intelligence, 5G and Big Data. When combined, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (AIoT) hold the promise of a more connected future.

Jan 21, 2018 · The Internet of Things (IoT) is a key focus. It is one of the three most impactful technological advancements we will see before 2030, according to McKinsey. By 2025, the IoT's economic impact will be around $11.1 trillion - 14% of today's global GDP - the firm projects.

Jan 11, 2018 · The Internet of Things can transform the healthcare industry by helping doctors gain faster access to patients’ data. Wearable, Internet-connected sensor devices that track a patient’s heart rate, pulse, or even blood pressure are …

Apr 17, 2015 · The internet of things stands at the intersection of innovative technology, business and public policy, and new regulations are needed to ensure that it is creating more good than bad. These systemic shifts are creating fresh business models and new jobs that require specific skills and types of knowledge.

Feb 21, 2023 · In China, the internet of things (IoT) has proliferated to the degree that there are now more connected things than connected people. As the era of connected things has expanded into industrial applications and emerging technologies advance, several problems still need to be solved, including its rollout at scale.

May 17, 2024 · The Internet of Things (IoT), with its devices' interconnected nature and vulnerabilities, has become an attractive target for cybercriminals operating out of the dark web. One weak link – i.e., a compromised IoT device – can compromise the entire network's security.

Aug 10, 2021 · The growing number of connected devices is forcing the long-overdue transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses. As more Internet Service Providers (ISP) support IPv6 by default, IoT devices will be able to connect to the internet directly rather than operating on private networks.

Jun 24, 2017 · By 2020 more than 50 billion things, ranging from cranes to coffee machines, will be connected to the internet. That means a lot of data will be created - too much data, in fact, to be manageable or to be kept forever affordably.