The Internet of Things in Government

It’s easy to find ways in which the Internet of Things has affected private and consumer-facing enterprises, you probably have heard of the Nest thermostat or fitness devices that can monitor your movements, location and workouts throughout the day.

But the effect of the Internet of Things on the public sector is less concrete. What’s clear, though, is that today, after a lot of buzz, government is finally setting up programs and doing something with IoT, not just talking about it.

Some of you may still be asking: What is IoT? Simply put, IoT is a series of devices connected to one another via the Internet — and these devices can communicate with you through the information you enter or sensors you wear and operate. Most of it is automated, meaning these interactions can happen without your having to do anything.