The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer an emerging fad or technology used by a select number of technology companies. Key market segments taking advantage of the IoT include utilities, building automation and manufacturing. Automotive, healthcare and retail are predicted to be heavy IoT growth areas.

IoT connectivity is the key bridge between physical objects and application and services in the cloud/enterprise. The quality and availability of the IoT connection drives the overall quality of IoT-based services and enables the remote control and management of IoT products.