Things Are Connected To The Internet

In 2008, the number of things/devices connected to the Internet exceed the number of people on earth. By 2020, there will be 50 billion things connected to the Internet. This is according to a joint study by Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group, AT&T and some other research institutions.

Internet of Things is most likely the next biggest thing. It is the most exciting revolution that will impact our daily life and business process, and change our way of living and working. It will yield tremendous opportunities in almost all vertical markets, transportation, utilities, healthcare, education, energy and government. The things and devices connected to the Internet are not just smart phones or tablets, they are EVERYTHING. Here are a list of things that have knowingly been connected to the Internet. The rest will be your imagination.

¨       Smart phones

¨       Tablets and computers

¨       Cows and other animals

¨       Cars and trains

¨       Alarm clocks

¨       Coffee makers

¨       Energy and gas meters

¨       Air conditioners and refrigerators

¨       Wines and jewelries 

¨       Bars and manufactures

¨       Buildings

¨       Sewer systems

¨       Children and human hearts