In fact, for IoT, Gartner says widespread adoption could be 5 to 10 years away. IoT –what is it? Applying Gartner's parlance, one thing is clear when any tech theme hits the "Peak of Expectations" the "Trough of Disillusionment" will follow because, as with any emerging technology, it will be sometime until there is pervasive adoption of IoT. In Part 1 of this two part exploration of IoT, I explore what the Internet of Things actually is. IoT has reached an inflexion point and a point where businesses and others realise that identifying with the Internet of Things may drive sales, shareholder value or merely kudos. What's more, few are entirely sure where they are on this uncharted journey of adoption. The key point for me is that the IoT is "emerging". "Big data", last week's darling, is condemned to the "Trough of Disillusionment" while Gartner moves IoT to the very top of its 2014 emerging technologies Hype Cycle. Then something happened: " It's Official: The Internet Of Things Takes Over Big Data As The Most Hyped Technology" read a Forbes headline.
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