Learning Ecosystems

Internet of Things (IoT) predictions from Forrester, Machina Research, WEF, Gartner, IDC — from forbes.com by Gil Press

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So what’s the state-of-the-IoT and where is it going? Here’s a summary of data and predictions from Forrester, Machina Research, the World Economic Forum (WEF), Gartner, and IDC.

Sources

Forrester

• TechRadar™: Internet Of Things, Q1 2016
• Predictions 2016: IoT’s Impact Inside Companies
• Machina Research Predictions for IoT in 2016
• WEF “Deep Shift: 21 Ways Software Will Transform Global Society” (PDF)

Gartner

• Gartner Says 6.4 Billion Connected “Things” Will Be in Use in 2016, Up 30 Percent From 2015
• Predicts 2016: Unexpected Implications Arising From the Internet of Things

IDC

• Internet of Things Spending Forecast to Reach Nearly $1.3 Trillion in 2019 Led by Widespread Initiatives and Outlays Across Asia/Pacific
•  IDC Forecasts Worldwide Shipments of Wearables to Surpass 200 Million in 2019, Driven by Strong Smartwatch Growth
• IDC’s Look Ahead at The Internet of Things