What is the Internet of Things? - The World Economic Forum
2021年3月31日 · The term ‘Internet of Things’ 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.
The Internet of Bodies is here. This is how it will change our lives ...
2020年6月4日 · After the Internet of Things, which transformed the way we live, travel and work by connecting everyday objects to the Internet, it’s now time for the Internet of Bodies. This means collecting our physical data via devices that can be implanted, swallowed or simply worn, generating huge amounts of health-related information.
6 ways the Internet of Things is improving our lives
2018年1月11日 · The Internet of Things can transform the healthcare industry by helping doctors gain faster access to patients’ data. Wearable, Internet-connected sensor devices that track a patient’s heart rate, pulse, or even blood pressure are …
Industrial Internet of Things: Unleashing the Potential of …
2015年1月22日 · However, the vast majority of organizations pursuing industrial internet initiatives don’t understand the implications for their business and industries. The report, written in collaboration with Accenture, explores the impact the industrial internet of things will have on existing industries, value chains, business models and workforces.
The effect of the Internet of Things on sustainability
2018年1月21日 · The Internet of Things (IoT) is a key focus. It is one of the three most impactful technological advancements we will see before 2030, according to McKinsey. By 2025, the IoT's economic impact will be around $11.1 trillion - 14% of today's global GDP - the firm projects.
The Internet of Things will power the Fourth Industrial Revolution ...
2017年6月24日 · By 2020 more than 50 billion things, ranging from cranes to coffee machines, will be connected to the internet. That means a lot of data will be created - too much data, in fact, to be manageable or to be kept forever affordably.
Industrial Internet of Things | World Economic Forum
2015年1月20日 · In the next 10 years, the Internet of Things revolution will dramatically alter manufacturing, energy, agriculture, transportation and other industrial sectors of the economy. During the past 15 years, the Internet revolution has redefined business-to-consumer (B2C) industries such as media, retail and financial services.
6 technologies to help the world adapt to climate change
2024年2月8日 · The Internet of Things (IoT) is the world of connected devices that talk to each other. These might be sensors or hand-held devices that share data and monitor systems. IoT technology is being used to gather and share new kinds of data, such as changes in air quality and temperature.
What does the internet of things mean for our personal privacy?
By 2022, 1 trillion networked sensors will be embedded in the world around us. These connected sensors will contain data about our habits, our activities and our bodies, and there are growing concerns it could be used against us.
State of the Connected World 2023 Edition - The World Economic …
2023年1月17日 · The World Economic Forum with the Council on the Connected World produce the only publication that tracks governance gaps related to the Internet of Things (IoT). This report surveyed more than 270 experts from around the world to understand the current state of play and to highlight the need for universal governance protocols to secure connected …