Global IoT Day
NewsPatrolling.com : 9th April is observed as Global IoT Day. Any discussion on technology today is dominated by this one topic – the web of connected smart devices, or Internet of Things as we better know it.
The Internet of Things denotes a connected system where machines communicate with each other via a system of sensors and internet connectivity to create a network of smart devices. It has been predicted that about 50 billion devices will be interconnected by 2020. The potential offered by such level of integration is tremendous. The impact it will make on day to day life of private citizens is immeasurable.
The impact of connected machines is growing fast and India is way ahead in showing its interest in IoT; higher than ever. According to the Annual IoT Barometer Report 2017 published by Vodafone Group, the percentage of companies with more than 50,000 connected devices active doubled in the last 12 months, with over 84% of IoT adopters saying that their use of IoT has grown in the last year. IoT is clearly here to stay and the future looks exciting as majority of the adopters are saying that IoT will have an enormous impact on the whole economy in the next five years.
Vodafone is a leader in the global IoT space, with over 20 years’ experience in developing innovative solutions for making consumers’ lives easier. Its key target sectors with immense growth potential include - Automotive, Energy and Utilities, Consumer Electronics, Industry/Manufacturing; along with Health, Security, Smart Cities, and Smart Homes.
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