The Internet of Things

Living in a connected world

Edited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Publication date:

02 May 2017

Length of book:

40 pages

Publisher

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

ISBN-13: 9781780173337

BOOK DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Over the last few years the Internet of Things (IoT), the large network of devices ('things') connected to the internet and able to send and receive data has become a very hot topic, sparking much excitement and debate across industries. This ebook provides a collection of articles discussing the role, impact, benefits, and issues around the current and future Internet of Things.

Understanding the promise and pitfalls of the Internet of Things

Global vision

An interview with IoT pioneer, Professor Sanjay Sarma

Internet of Things and its risks

Scared of losing your job to a robot? The IoT is more of a threat…

Utilising the technicalities of the Internet of Things

Connecting to the IoT

Securing the Internet of Things

Configuring the Internet of Things with the Ledger of Things

DRM for Things

Applying the Internet of Things in practice

At the heart of healthcare

IT is coming home

Further reading