What Will IoT Look Like in the Apparel Industry?

We hear the phrase “Internet of Things” (IoT) and we immediately conjure up images of automated personalized advertisements and smart machines straight out of a futuristic sci-fi movie. But movie magic aside, research conducted over the past few years shows that in the not-so-distant future, everyday objects or things will indeed be connected to the Internet — creating a mechanized world that inherently knows our every need and desire based on Big Data.

A recent survey and study conducted by Pew Research Internet Project revealed a large majority of technology experts and engaged Internet users — 83 percent — agree that IoT and its related devices and systems will have widespread and beneficial effects by 2025. Similarly, a Retail Systems Research (RSR) report found that the majority of retail industry stakeholders agree that IoT will drastically change the way companies do business in the next three years.