Alexandra Levits Water Cooler Wisdom The Impact of the Internet of Things

Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom The Impact of the Internet of Things The latesttech trendis theInternet of Things (IoT), and if you’re like me, you didn’t know what it meant until you were reading ablog postone day (possibly this one). The IoT is what will happen when any device with an off/on switch can be connected to the Internet and to other devices. Technology analyst firmGartnerhas predicted that in thevery near future, there will be nearly 30 billion connected devices, forging complex relationships between people and things. In his article forForbes, Jacob Morgan says that IoT is becoming more of a thing (forgive the pun) now due to a confluence of factors including widely available broadband, decreasing connection and technology costs, smart phone penetration, and the creation of devices with built-in wi-fi censors. Connected devices will be smarter devices because they will no longer operate in silos. Instead, a device will be able tocommunicateits activities to other devices and to the people who manage those devices. For instance, based on your daily routine, your smartphone will talk to your office printer, your home alarm system, and your favorite coffee shop about what you need and when you need it. For the impact of IoT on HR, have a look at the full post on the SilkRoad blog.