The Internet of Things:An Overview Understanding the Issues and Challenges of a More Connected World

March 1, 2016

Promising to transform the ways we live, work, and play, the Internet of Things (IoT) offers impressive benefits but presents significant challenges. Near the end of the first decade of this century, the world reached an Internet milestone. The number of Internet-connected devices surpassed the number of people alive on planet Earth. At the time, seven billion devices had already been connected to the Internet, and this went completely unnoticed by most people.

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Identiv is a global leader in seamless authentication and security solutions. We verify frictionless access and anywhere operations, protect identities from malicious attacks, secure intellectual property, and drive IoT innovation. Our platform encompasses RFID and NFC, cybersecurity, and the full spectrum of physical access, video, and audio security. We digitally secure the physical world.

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