E-mobility is already a reality and its sustainability also passes through the Internet technology of Things. Power distributors, charging stations and vehicle owners make the most of their “data” to manage all the infrastructure that allows the recharging of electric vehicles. It is a system based on cloud technology capable of providing information and services to consumers and commercial and industrial agents involved in the production, distribution, transportation and commercialization of energy.

In the healthcare environment, both the IoT and the Big Data have enormous potential that generates direct benefits for patients. The implementation of tools based on the administration and analysis of the data, improves the diagnosis, reduces the sanitary cost and results in a greater care control and better doctor-patient communication.

In response to Shila Vasuda Gupta

The Internet of Things has one of its most visible applications on the roads of our cities. The so-called smart cities have cooperative traffic systems that, also through sensors, facilitate the flow of means of transport, cyclists and pedestrians. An example? In Newcastle, thanks to the equipping of its streets with sensors and communication units, citizens can move faster and safer by reducing the environmental impact.

IoT applied to government and safety allows improved law enforcement, defense, city planning, and economic management. The technology fills in the current gaps, corrects many current flaws, and expands the reach of these efforts. For example, IoT can help city planners have a clearer view of the impact of their design, and governments have a better idea of the local economy.

The Internet of Things has one of its most visible applications on the roads of our cities. The so-called smart cities have cooperative traffic systems that, also through sensors, facilitate the flow of means of transport, cyclists and pedestrians. An example? In Newcastle, thanks to the equipping of its streets with sensors and communication units, citizens can move faster and safer by reducing the environmental impact.

The Internet of Everything is coined by Cisco but also used by some other firms now and then, even if de facto in the perception of people it is mainly seen as related with Cisco and most resources come from Cisco.  Knowing that Cisco is not just a big player in the Internet of Things landscape but also, among others takes a leading role in networks, security, technologies for human interaction (in business) and the optimization of business and industrial processes, there is also a branding aspect to the Internet of Everything.

The Internet of Everything is a concept that aims to look at the bigger picture in which the Internet of Things fits. Yet, when you look deeper at IoE, you’ll notice it really is also about the vision of a distributed network with a growing focus on the edge in times of ongoing decentralization, some digital transformation enablers and a focus on IoT business outcomes.

I believe the future of education is a networked future. People can use the Internet to create and share knowledge and develop new ways of teaching and learning that captivate and stimulate students’ imagination at any time, anywhere, using any device. What do you all think?

The Industrial Internet will foster industry and government collaboration on global architecture standards that address cybersecurity concerns.  We are starting to see this happen now with the collaboration between the Industrial Internet Consortium and Industrie 4.0, with the backing of the EU.

In response to Joonas Riina

Europe’s expertise in engineering and science should enable it to dominate the “internet of things”, according to the EU’s science and research chief. But Carlos Moedas admits the bloc’s companies were slow to grasp the rise of the app-based digital economy. “We missed it,” he says, referring to the success of Silicon Valley and companies such as Google and Facebook in developing services that have transformed the lives of European consumers. 
 

Joonas,

A bright spot for the EU is that its pool of science and technology graduates is increasing. According to Brussels data, the number rose by almost a quarter between 2008 and 2015, although women remain under-represented.

Europe’s expertise in engineering and science should enable it to dominate the “internet of things”, according to the EU’s science and research chief. But Carlos Moedas admits the bloc’s companies were slow to grasp the rise of the app-based digital economy. “We missed it,” he says, referring to the success of Silicon Valley and companies such as Google and Facebook in developing services that have transformed the lives of European consumers. 
 

Companies on either side of the Atlantic are also seeking different things from the IoT. Twice as many European executives as Americans said using the IoT to improve the quality of existing products was a priority for them. Meanwhile, three out of four American executives want to use the IoT to cut costs and reduce waste, compared with 35% in Europe. Manufacturers in Europe are understandably proud of their global reputation for superior quality, and they expect the IoT to help them build on that legacy.

In response to Vincent Fournier

@Dorothea: do you have a link for this Expo ?

Vincent,

I found it.  Here it is: link. 

There is another Expo that take places in London in April 2019 (The Leading Global IoT Conference) but I am not really sure what the difference will be between the two.

@Dorothea: do you have a link for this Expo ?

You know there is an IoT Tech Expo that takes place in Europe.  Next year it will be in Amsterdam on the 19-20 June and will bring together key industries for 2 days of top level content and discussion. They say this conference is not to be missed as it explores the latest innovations within the Internet of Things and covers the impact IoT has on many industries including Manufacturing, Transport, Supply Chain, Insurance, Logistics, Government, Energy and Automotive.

George,

Here is some interesting news on the Right to be Forgotten.  Thanks to a 2014 European Court of Justice ruling Europeans have a “right to delist,” meaning that individuals, corporations and even government officials could request that material be removed from Google’s search results, if deemed “inaccurate, inadequate, irrelevant or excessive,” and not related to discourse regarding the public interest. While most Americans support this so-called “right-to-be-forgotten,” the prospects of similar legislation or court decision in the U.S. are dim.

I was intrigued by the statement that in the adoption of 5G, Europe is lagging behind China and the US.  Most articles on the Web, however, seem to confirm that statement.  Here is one European point of view on the subject.

I am trying to figure out how the European legislation on Data Protection is different than the one adopted in the US.  Anyone care to comment?

Your comments on the Right to Be Forgotten were very interesting.  I am currently researching the topic and writing a paper on it myself.

I guess one should  be very careful on predictions about the actual impact of blockchains and their disruptive power. It's a technology, not a solution. Moreover, Gartner has recently pointed out that there are very few deployments and a huge hype that will see 9 out of 10 of the present blockchain project fail in the next years.