The document discusses the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), an open membership organization with 214 member companies from 26 countries. The IIC aims to accelerate growth of the Industrial Internet by coordinating initiatives for connecting objects, people and processes using open standards. Key areas of focus for the IIC include its Technology Working Group, Security Working Group, and testbeds for driving innovation. Two testbeds highlighted are the International Future Industrial Internet for connecting industries via mobile networks, and a Communication and Control for Microgrid Applications testbed.