Joined-up approach to data sharing 'Internet of things' could improve public and private sector services

摘要

A new £5m initiative aims to explore how connecting everyday technologies such as cars and electricity meters to the internet could make them more useful. The project, funded by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), will see more technologies sharing data in a network referred to as the 'internet of things', which could help improve services in the public and private sectors. The TSB plans to use workshops, feasibility studies and technology demonstration competitions to encourage businesses from the energy, transport, building and health sectors to work together to develop this network.