Despite the distinct types of IoT initiatives within each industry, just about everybody shares the same overarching goal: staying innovative and competitive. But it’s important to take a more specific look at what is driving IoT initiatives, what benefits are being captured, and some of the unanticipated advantages that arise after implementation.
Here are the top five drivers of IoT initiatives across all sectors:
- Employee satisfaction
- Customer/citizen satisfaction
- Operational efficiencies
- Product (or service) quality
- Time to market
(From Internet of Things:The Anatomy of IoT Best Practices – Cisco)
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