IoT future in 2018 [by M.V.P.]

                          Is IoT the Future?

                                                            No, IoT is here and now!

1.    The IoT Will Grow: In what might be the most obvious prediction of the decade, the IoT will continue to expand next year, with more and more devices coming online every single day.

2.    It Will Also Become More Fragmented: Just as the IoT continues to grow, it will also become increasingly fragmented. As we’ve seen with the growth of as-a-Service (aaS) programs and cloud solutions, that fragmentation will create some hurdles for many companies, as they deal with compatibility issues throughout their industries.

3.    Which Leads to Greater Security Concerns: I’ve said it before, but fragmentation leads to system compromise. 

4.    Mobile Platforms Will Make More Sense: The trend from mobile-first to mobile-only will likely continue to grow, as mobile platforms will become the de facto management system for IoT devices.

5.    And Marketing Efforts Will Continue: Again—perhaps a little obvious. But this coming year will be ripe with dings, bells, and whistles as customers are alerted to bargains, incentives, and other news regarding their homes and offices.

6.    Companies will be Pushed to the Edge with Data: Because of the huge influx of data being created through the IoT, it makes sense that companies will need to find a better, closer, cheaper way to process it.

7.    And Need Advanced Analytics and Machines to Help Manage It: Just as the increase in data will push companies to “the edge,” it will also push them toward artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Indeed, AI will also become a necessity, as the amount of data created by the IoT will simply be too large for humans to manage.

8.    But There will be Lots of Money to be Had: Business Insider predicts business spending on IoT solutions will hit $6 trillion by 2021. It makes sense, then, that venture capitalists will continue to poor funds into the promise of IoT—underscoring its potential to improve customer experience in almost every industry