This document discusses the dynamics of the early stage Internet of Things industry. It contrasts the trajectories of software-centric players, which prioritize speed and flexibility over stability and endurance, with hardware-centric players, which emphasize stability and endurance over speed and flexibility. The document suggests the industry landscape creates opportunities to address gaps for Internet of Things.

1. Project Theme - RIOT
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Speed&Flexibility
Stability & Endurance
High
Low
Low High
Dynamics of an early stage industry landscape creates opportunities to address whitespace for “Internet of
Things” (IOT)…
Softwarecentricplayers’
trajectory
Hardware centric players’
trajectory