The Internet Of Things

The hype about the ‘internet of things’ is hard to escape right now, as more and more everyday objects, from watches to cars, to fridges, begin to send and receive data via the Internet.

The growth trajectory of the internet of things is truly staggering: the number of connected devices surpassed the number of people on the planet in 2008; will top 25 billion worldwide in 2015; and, experts estimate, will climb to 50 billion by the end of the decade.

If you’re just starting to get your head around what the internet of things growth phenomenon means for you, we’d recommend this article on First Post, which argues that 2015 is the year that the era of the ‘internet of everything’ really begins.