Internet of Things: IBMs Video Explanation

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IBMs Video Explanation of the Internet of Things

This is an excellent video put together by IBM as part of their SmarterPlanet initiative, as is usually the case from IBM the video is very well done and gives a good  perspective on the future of connected things. Obviously they have a big stake in the game, not only do they design and manufacture RFID chips but they are also heavily involved with most of the other components used including software.

The idea of establishing a central nervous system for the planet is a by product of building an Internet of things, especially when the concept is extended using contributions from nanotechnology and even the new digital brand of biology. IBM stays relatively conservative in the video trying to represent the simplest concepts that make up IoT, but they do an outstanding job with them. I originally found this on ReadWriteWeb where it was referred to as: "...artistic, succinct, optimistic and inspiring video explaining what could well become a big factor in how the future unfolds.", I agree.

Below are some additional links to IBM and Internet of Things related content. These links represent a select group pulled out of the 100k+ results Google spewed back at me when I searched for: "internet of things" IBM. From the video above and the sites below you can see that IBM views this as a critical next step in the Internet's evolution and is committed to playing an important role in it, as usual this a smart move.

• Another take on the video with some additional links, good blog.
• IBMs Smarter Planet commercials
• ReadWriteWeb: IBM and the Internet of Things
• Google and IBM team up for the Internet of Things
• Post about IBMs perspective on the Internet of Things