TECHNOLOGY
figure jumping to 25 billion by 2020 . That is to say , we know a big surge of connected things is coming . Piece by piece , the world we live in is being digitised , but when sweeping changes like this take place , what will happen to those that wait ?
Early adopters may evangelise about the benefits of going digital but many other organisations are taking a ‘ wait and see ’ approach . Whatever the organisation ’ s strategic plans regarding digitisation , lack of preparation will almost certainly result in a drop in productivity , efficiency , and innovation .
This is where we encounter a potential problem . We all want technology to be an enabler , but if we don ’ t plan carefully enough it could actually become a business inhibitor ? Every day I speak to people responsible for networks in their public or private sector organisations who all admit some apprehension about this new trend .
Let ’ s take a look at some big trends and how they will affect the network .
Invisible forces The advent of tiny computers with enormous processing power , such as the Intel Curie Module showcased earlier this year , create headaches for
network administrators , IT managers , amongst other IT professionals . Aimed at the wearables market , Intel Curie can be embedded into a variety of everyday objects like glasses , watches , clothing and jewellery , all of which can connect to the Internet ,
18 May 2015