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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: 2) by takyon on Sunday May 10 2015, @06:02PM
So are you worried about Microsoft creeping in on Cyanogenmod?
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(Score: 1) by Farkus888 on Sunday May 10 2015, @08:01PM
Not yet. I actually like the direction Microsoft is headed lately. Specifically I mean Windows 10, office 365, surface and one drive. One set of apps across my desktop, laptop, tablet and phone while eliminating one of them completely is really appealing. Microsoft seem to be the only ones who see that is the future and be taking it seriously. 8 was a too much too soon mistep but they learned quick for a mega corporation. I haven't completely forgiven them, I would describe it more as cautiously optimistic.