Alan Winters

2018 is a year when many of the trends surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT) are expected to turn from hype to real results. Adoption continues at a brisk pace, and medium and large enterprises are increasingly finding themselves at decided advantages for bringing IoT systems into their infrastructures. At such a crucial turning point, it's a good idea to take a look at five of the biggest trends that are expected to dominate this transformation process. 1. Industry-Specific Solution One of the biggest attractions for organizations looking at IoT options is the ability to implement highly industry-centered systems. This covers a wide range of applications, from monitoring to active implementations of solutions. For example, many manufacturing operations are now using IoT-based units to keep tabs on everything from supply chain to product quality. In many cases, ... (more)