Internet of caring things
Talk about disruption. Is your business or nonprofit ready for the Internet of Caring Things? In a trend briefing from Trendwatching.com, they provide an excellent overview of why we all need to get ready. As a digital executive, we have some great initiatives that can come out of this trend if we get ahead of it.
A network of connected objects brought to life by a clear mission: to actively care for consumers – their physical and mental wellbeing, homes, loved ones, and more. via INTERNET OF CARING THINGS | Trend Briefing from trendwatching.com.
Consider this:
In 2005, there were 2.5 billion connected devices, most PCs, smartphones, tablets. By 2020, there will be over 30 billion connected devices, most not PCs, smartphones, tablets. (Source: GARTNER, NOVEMBER 2013)
Of course, there is a huge opportunity here. Trendwatching identifies five to think about.
- Internet of healthy things
- Internet of mindful things
- Internet of safety things
- Internet of security things
- Internet of family things
By the way, trendwatching.com has some great resources to create your own Trend Canvas.
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