According to a BI Intelligence report, the amount of devices connecting to the internet will exceed smartphones, tablets and computers combined by 2018.
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These smart devices can be anything from internet-connected thermostats to lighting fixtures and parking meters. According to this same report, the Internet of Things is expected to generate trillions of dollars in economic value as consumer products hit the market.
We’ve already seen “big things” such as Facebook and Twitter hit the internet for people. Who knows what type of services will emerge for devices instead of people?