“It’s about networks, it’s about devices, and it’s about data. The Internet of Things brings those networks together. It gives the opportunity for devices to communicate not only within close silos but across different networking types and creates a much more connected world.” Caroline Gorski, the head of IoT at Digital Catapult What is the Internet of Things? The Internet of Things: you may or may not have heard of it. The Internet of Things (IoT) may seem like a relatively new Phrase, the idea has been around in the tech world for decades. MIT researcher and Procter and Gamble executive Kevin Ashton actually coined the phrase “’Internet of Things’ in 1999. The concept itself is pretty simple; it’s basically about connecting ‘things’ (devices) over the Internet, and those devices communicating with each other, and then with us. If devices have this capability, then they’re considered a ‘smart’ device.   How is the Internet of Things being used by people? A common example of this in practice is your fridge being able to sense when you’re out of milk, and either sending you text message to alert you, or automatically order you a new bottle straight away. While this example might […]

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