The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Internet of Things (IoT) in Digital Transformation in 2019

In a short span of time, AI and ML have become quickly accessible via open source frameworks, models, and cloud-based libraries. On the contrary, although sensors and embedded systems were commoditized long time ago, their utility has been limited due to several applications and connectivity challenges related to volume, speed, security, and remote intelligence. AI and ML represent the mind of the artificial world, whereas the IoT represents the senses and actors. These data (information) carriers (things) help enhance the understanding and perception of the world for these artificial minds by sending data from the real world as well as delivering actions to the real world. Data and carriers hold the potential of taking AI and ML to the next level of usefulness and intelligence. 2019 is poised to leverage the duo as the barriers of connectedness continue to crumble with the emergence of edge computing, IoT-focused platforms, communication protocols (low cost and power efficient), and lightweight cyber security.