Internet of Things
Review all of the new disruptive technologies that you know, and take this opportunity to learn more about a technology that interests you!
In your report, you must discuss the following topics as related to the technology that you are researching:
1. A description of the technology, including:
o what it is, what it does, and a simple explanation of how it works
o a brief history
o what it promises to deliver to its consumers/users, i.e. the vision of the technology when it is fully realized.
2. The current state of the technology as opposed to its envisioned state, including current limitations, barriers etc.
3. What potential impacts does the technology have on consumers?
4. What potential impacts does the technology have on businesses?
5. Discuss a potential application of this technology that you believe will be the most disruptive to business or will have the most impact on society. Explain and support your selection
o Internet of Things
1. Identify two of the biggest potential problems that you envision the IoT will face. Discuss the potential impact for each problem you identify, and also describe potential solution(s) for each problem as well. Provide sufficient detail and justification for your answers
Sample Solution
The term Internet of Things, IoT, refers to the collective network of connected devices and the technology that facilitates communication between devices and the cloud, as well as between the devices themselves. Devices and objects with built in sensors are connected to an Internet of Things platforms, which integrates data from the different devices and applies analytics to share the most valuable information with applications built to address specific needs. The term was coined in 1999 by the computer scientist Kevin Ashton. While working at Procter & Gamble, Ashton proposed putting radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips on products to track them through a supply chain.
