Thursday, May 22, 2014

IoT: ubiquitous as electricity

'Internet of Things to be as ubiquitous as electricity by 2025' | The latest news from the Computer and IT Industry | PC Retail:
"A report has predicted that the Internet of Things will become as commonplace as electricity in day-to-day life by 2025."

'Internet of Things to be as ubiquitous as electricity by 2025'



Well, general Internet is already (almost) ubiquitous as electricity.
It is interesting to start thinking about IoT as a "data service", and "utility".
And why limit to data from "things", there are other data that make for useful services.
"Data Smart Web"

IoT: Apps by SmartThings

Interesting concept, to aggregate management of various IoT devices by common apps platfrom

SmartThings takes steps toward open Internet of Things with app enhancements | TechnologyTell:
"...create a better app experience that makes it easier to monitor, control, and automate your home with an expanded list of uses and products..."

hardware-certificationAs developers add new and creative use cases to our Platform, we add these to our app for all customers to use.