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The Internet of Things: What You Need to Know

Oct. 8, 2014
The 'Internet of Things' or IoT is a term that is rapidly taking center stage in business and consumer technology circles, with tremendous amounts of hype in both.

The 'Internet of Things' or IoT is a term that is rapidly taking center stage in business and consumer technology circles, with tremendous amounts of hype in both. Don't be distracted if some of the hypothetical consumer examples of the IoT seem far-fetched -- the trend has serious implications for businesses and is part of next-generation lighting systems.

Some of the questions organizations are wrestling with include:

  • What are the opportunities?
  • What are the infrastructure requirements?
  • How are businesses justifying these investments?
  • What are the results?

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