The term "internet of things", loosely defined as a world where physical objects are seamlessly integrated into the information network, and where the physical objects can become active participants in business processes has gained popularity in recent years. The talk will describe the case study of a small but visionary power management company in the Carolinas, which is building the next generation of a smart enterprise. An enterprise modeled on an event driven architecture which can sense and respond to stimuli faster than the competition. Achieving the vision has required our team to use a combination of data warehousing, decision management and analytics. Come learn about the vision, the challenges and also the business drivers for making this ambitious project a reality.