By Oxford’s definition – The internet of things is a proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.
Simply, it’s a future where everything that use on a daily basis will have network connectivity. Think washing machines, fridges, etc.
Gartner, the technology research firm has identified the Internet of Things as being one of the Top 10 Strategic Technologies in their yearly reports since 2012. In addition, the Internet of Things had been added to their Hype Cycle research in 2011.
Some new products have been announced recently:
- Internet-connected toothbrushes – http://sg.news.yahoo.com/internet-connected-toothbrush-makes-ces-debut-002900976.html
- Internet-connected washing machine – http://www.techinasia.com/youll-chat-refrigerator-line/
By many reports, the Internet of Things will be more than just a next step in the evolution of the internet. It is seen as a major transformation in the way we utilise the Internet. Imagine a world where every device we use is connected to the internet and is accessible via our smart-devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc.
Cisco Systems has a neat counter which ‘counts’ in real-time the number of internet-connected devices here. By their estimates, in 2020 there could be 50 billion Their page also has a write-up on the Internet of Things.
We’re definitely living in very exciting times ladies and gentlemen.
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