For most of us, the Internet of Things represents a fascinating advance in consumer technology. But the IoT is hardly just fun and games - by 2020, utilities, manufacturing, and government are projected to be the top three industries utilizing IoT technology.
In fact, governments worldwide are beginning to adopt IoT technologies. South Korea recently built an entire smart city - complete with an automated waste collection system and urban farms - while the Spanish city of Santander has started putting sensors all over the place to monitor light, air pressure, pollution, traffic, and more.
With IoT spending expected to nearly triple between now and 2020 - blossoming into a $1.7 trillion market - keep your eyes peeled for "smart" infrastructure to crop up around your city.
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