Trends Identified
Internet of Things
The ecosystem of electronic devices connected to the Internet that can be accessed remotely continues to grow (e.g., sensor technology, wearable technologies, connected vehicles).
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Internet of things
The internet of things (ioT) provides the opportunity to radically improve the efficiency of all kinds of public sector, business and community processes and infrastructure, thanks to a growing network of low-cost sensors, actuators, and data communications technology embedded in physical objects
2016
Ten Frontier Technologies for International Development
Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
Internet of Things
Network of objects embedded with sensors, software, network connectivity and computer capability, that can collect and exchange data over the internet and enable smart solutions.
2017
Innovation for the Earth - Harnessing technological breakthroughs for people and the planet
PWC
Internet of things
The Internet of Things, which uses networks of sensors and devices to collect data and optimize processes
2019
Tech for good
McKinsey
Internet of Things
The Internet of things (IoT) is a network of physical objects — devices, vehicles, appliances — embedded with sensors, software, network connectivity, and computing capability enabling them to collect, exchange, and act on data, usually without human intervention. The industrial IoT (IIoT) refers to its use in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, aka Industry 4.0. IIoT augments people, places, processes, and products with sensors to capture and analyze information across a value chain, advancing the goals of the organization.
2017
The Essential Eight - Your guide to the emerging technologies revolutionizing business now
PWC
Internet of Things (IoT)
This much hyped term refers to the sensor-enabled devices that can communicate with one another via the Internet. The possible uses are still being unearthed, but the McKinsey Global Institute predicts that the annual economic impact of IoT applications could be as much as USD 11.1 trillion by 2025. MGI suggests that factories are likely to see the greatest potential impact from IoT use – as much as USD 3.7 trillion per year – with substantial productivity improvements, including 10 to 20 percent energy savings and a 10 to 25 percent improvement in labor efficiency.
2018
Disruptive forces in the industrial sectors - Global executive survey
McKinsey
Internet of things no longer about things
Just about every business will become an internet of things (IoT) business. The convergence of the digital and physical worlds makes this inevitable. When the products companies sell are connected 24/7/365, dynamic and ever-improving value can be delivered to customers throughout the product’s life cycle. This will become the norm. Therefore, launching a successful IoT business requires a fundamental shift, a transition from product-centric to service-centric business models. Companies looking to capitalize on IoT will become IoT service businesses. Operations dependent on one-time product sales will become obsolete as business value moves from products to the experiences they enable. This transformation will fundamentally change how businesses operate, interact with customers and make money. Those who recognize that the internet of things isn’t about things but about service will be positioned to meet these new customer demands, unlock new sources of revenue and thrive in this connected world.
2014
14 tech predictions for our world in 2020
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Internet of Things: From sensing to doing - Think big, start small, scale fast
Increasingly, forward-thinking organizations are focusing their Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives less on underlying sensors, devices, and “smart” things and more on developing bold approaches for managing data, leveraging “brownfield” IoT infrastructure, and developing new business models. Meanwhile, others are developing human-impact IoT use cases for boosting food production, cutting carbon emissions, and transforming health services. What impact will IoT have on your business and on the people around you? Rapid prototyping can help you find out.
2016
Tech trends 2016 - innovating in the digital era
Deloitte
Internet of thinking- Creating Intelligent Distributed Systems
Businesses are making big bets on intelligent environments via robotics, AI and immersive experiences. But to bring these intelligent environments to life, they must extend their infrastructures into the dynamic, real-world environments they want to reach.
2018
Accenture Technology vision 2018
Accenture
Into the Abyss
A cascading series of economic/financial crises overwhelm political and policy responses
2018
The Global Risks Report 2018
World Economic Forum (WEF)