Is Internet of Things is the next Big Thing in IT?
The Internet of Things, alsoknown as IoT is no more a new term in the field of information technology (IT). After the successful adoption of Internet potentiality by smartphones and tablets, now the world is heading towards an environment where other form of gadgets like wristwatches, fire-fighters, thermostat systems, automobiles, medical equipment, kitchen appliances, etc will start operating as networked devices. These gadgets will get networked sensors and hence will be able to exchange information and perform actions without any manual help.
Big Brands Take Interest on IoT
With every possibility, IoT will become the next big thing in the IT field; this gets evident with the fact that big players like Google, Samsung and Apple have started taking interest in the emerging technology. IoT is becoming promising with the fact that it has supposedly limitless potential because it plays over the most lucrative concept, i.e ‘Connectivity.’ We all have seen that how smartphones, tablets and laptops grew into so much of prominence owing its power of connectivity. Today businesses as well as end consumers are deeply interested in these gadgets because Internet has transformed them. Now, the time is approaching where the Internet won’t be limited to smartphones, tablets or laptops only but also other gadgets like automobiles, kitchen appliances, home appliances, security equipment, medical equipment etc will also become the prime platforms. In other words, tech wars among big tech giants like Google, Apple, and Samsung etc will slowly expand its horizon beyond smartphones, tablets, notebooks etc.
Things have already started happening. At the Google I/O developer’s conference in San Francisco on 25th June 2014, Google showcased a Samsung Gear Live smartwatch through which Google Inc's Android OS will be coming to cars, televisions and watches this year. So the whole idea of behind this technology is to bring upon more Internet-connected devices through which numerous applications will become possible.
What “Internet Of Things” has to Offer?
The availability of internet connectivity over other devices will open avenues for boundless applications from consumers as well as businesses. From business point of view advertising, promotions and marketing will be one of the key utilizations. A company recently acquired by Nest Labs that makes internet connected home thermostats and finally it got acquired by the giant, Google.
Already IoT has come into existence as network connected sensor-laden devices, especially security equipment are being made and sold in the market. IoT is also set to assist governments all over the world. Different Waste management systems have started using IoT devices for the purpose of monitoring the waste limits. In fact, these have been successful ventures as in some US cities residential waste volume has successfully declined as a result of the recycling measures implemented after utilizing the output of IoT devices. Likewise, with the help of sensors, IoT devices have even helped in reducing leaks and spillages in smart water systems and meters.
On a consumer level, "internet of things" is making its way through wearable devices like wristwatches. So, watches are no more a device to monitor time, rather through this user will be able to manage texts and emails, monitor the blood sugar without going through the pain of needle pricking and blood sight. Even in the field of medicine and fitness, IoT has conquered a lot of grounds.
You will get more to see as big tech giants are getting more involved into it. However, the Globe and Mail has had published that as IoT continues growing in its prominence, players like Google, Samsung and Apple will definitely start looking beyond mobile phones and take more interest in exploring the potential of other devices as networked devices.
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