How does the Internet of Things (or “IoT”) work? What is it? Why does it matter? In some ways, answering those ever-changing questions is the goal of IoT For All. Let’s dive into an easy-to-understand definition that won’t answer all of your questions but will at least give you a place to start asking the right questions!
To understand what’s special about the Internet of Things, and what makes it different from, say, the regular old internet, we need to understand where the Internet of Things fits into the history of telecommunications and modern technology.