Five key elements to consider before embracing the Industrial Internet of Things

摘要

The Internet of Things (IoT) is getting a great deal of attention today. The predictions for IoT growth figures are eye-catching. For example, a recent finding from IDC predicts that the worldwide IoT market will grow to $7.1 trillion by 2020. But while there are many interesting concepts and applications for IoT, some people are skeptical about real-world use. Will we, after all, really need a 'connected' toaster or refrigerator that link to the Internet?