The Internet of Things, and the IT boom it will inspire
Humans have consistently been the users of computing technology. We are the ones who interact with the computer, feeding it information and receiving feedback and solutions. In 2013, however, objects rather than people will become primary communicators with the Internet.
With machine-to-machine technology, inanimate and animate things will send data to computers. humans, particularly IT specialists, will be responsible for analyzing and reacting to the flood of new information.
Basics of M2M
Machine-to-machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two terms for the quickly expanding area of object-Internet communication. The object in question can be anything from a lamppost to a cow to a race car engine. As sensors become more affordable and more common, they can be easily affixed to any number of things. The data they collect--traffic information from a nearby street, perhaps via the lamppost , or migration of a cattle herd--will be sent through IT systems for analysis. In some cases, the system may automatically adapt to the information (think of a speeding car that causes a red light to activate) while in others, an IT professional will monitor the streaming and/or periodic data and respond accordingly.
Effect on the IT industry
Due to the accessibility of sensors and the leaps and bounds in data processing software, M2M is poised to take the IT world by storm. In the near future, the amount of data on everything from shifting lake levels to fluctuating heart rates will climb exponentially. For those seeking a job in IT, opportunities will become more plentiful as new industry sectors adopt M2M technology and find themselves in need of analysts and administrators.
Applications and benefits
Growth in machine-to-machine communication brings opportunities for IT professionals to expand their skills and careers while deploying innovative solutions to the world's toughest problems. Imagine sensors that detect structural abnormalities in bridges and buildings, preventing life-threatening accidents. In healthcare, M2M has potential to revolutionize the way doctors monitor a patient's health in order to prevent or cure disease. Real-time monitoring of heating and cooling systems can make the spaces where we live and work more energy efficient and help reduce greenhouse gasses.
With expansion of M2M technology comes expansion of specialized software and administrative systems that all require development and support.
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