In the near future, you may hear about the appointment of a Chief Internet of Things (IoT) Officer. Before you roll your eyes and chortle at the thought of another chief-of-something, consider the problem.
First, companies are beginning to make and implement smart, connected, data-producing products. That can be anything—automobiles, assembly line robots, washing machines and even coffee makers. This data can be used in predictive analytics to avoid product failures, as well as to schedule maintenance around when a product actually needs it. These products, mechanical and electronic, will likely get ongoing software updates.
Second, connected products are now part of a broader system. Or as Michael Porter, a Harvard economist, pointed out at this week's ThingWorx conference, you aren't just selling a tractor, you are selling a tractor that is becoming part of a smart farm, a system. Things have to be able to work together.
(Score: 1) by anubi on Sunday May 10 2015, @04:08AM
More likely, you violated its EULA because you promised upon paying for it that you would use only a particular brand of coffee, and it detected you using another brand.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." [KJV: I Thessalonians 5:21]
(Score: 3, Informative) by cmn32480 on Monday May 11 2015, @01:23AM
Hell no. I have a carafe-less Brewstation from Hamilton Beach. I don't need that $0.50 per K-Cup garbage.
I drink way too much coffee for that to be cost effective.
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