TECHNOLOGY would be dangerous to label the possibilities as limitless, for Mackown points towards issues of security and privacy among others. Related to this is the willingness of consumers and how far they are prepared to go in terms of handing what can be personal data over to the Internet of Things. Even the immense intelligence of Stephen Hawking believes there are dangers in the journey towards total connectivity and automation, warning that artificial intelligence may one day see about the end of humankind. The question of how far IoT will go at this time remains an open-ended one.
“We are still in the early stages, but with the likes of Apple making strides in terms of the visual appeal of smartwatches I believe the demand will only increase� – Gareth Mackown
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February 2015
Rise of Wearables A segment of IoT that is most certainly on the rise is wearable technology. From the Google Glass to the imminent arrival of the Apple Watch and Microsoft Band, both businesses and consumers look set to benefit from the convenience presented by these new devices. A third of European businesses will be introducing wearables to the workplace in 2015 according to IT solutions provider Ipswitch, with France and Germany leading the way.