Ten things that need sorting out before the IoT takes off

John Leonard
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Entrepreneurs and analysts met recently to discuss the barriers in the way of making the connected future work

The Internet of Things (IoT) faces a number of challenges, some quite formidable, if its potential as a force for progress is to be realised. A group of entrepreneurs and analysts met up at a round...

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