Cisco Internet of Things: Applications in Manufacturing - Bernd Heinrichs, Cisco at IoT World Forum 2013. The IoT links smart objects to the Internet. It can enable an exchange of data never available before, and bring users information in a more secure way. Cisco estimates the IoT will consist of 50 billion devices connected to the Internet by 2020. Gain deeper insight with analytics using our IoT System to enhance productivity, create new business models, and generate new revenue streams.