2. 2013: The Year Everything Got Smart
Although many laypeople and consumers may believe that the
ubiquitous use of the Internet is now at its apex, another revolution
is just around the corner: The Internet of Things. Analysts in the
technology sector predict that as many as 100 billion distinct objects
will be connected to the Internet by the end of the decade. This
includes everything from household appliances to cars to personal
health monitors and beyond. The massive connectivity of essentially
everything people use in their daily lives represents the most far-
reaching change in technology since the World Wide Web first hit
popular culture two decades ago.
3. 2013: The Year Everything Got Smart
Along with this trend toward total connectivity, the issue of increased
government censorship and control of the Internet will become
increasingly divisive in the coming years. Citizens will see a number
of social and political developments that directly impact the technical
structure of the Internet. These issues include filtering, surveillance,
and denial of service attacks, among other invasive elements that are
likely to become common aspects of life on the Internet.
4. 2013: The Year Everything Got Smart
About the Author: An accomplished leader in the field of e-commerce
and business technology solutions, Patrick Gawrysiak serves as CEO
of VRG Systems Group, a respected technology consulting group that
consists of more than 18 domestic and international business
entities.
