Realizing the Vision of the Internet of Things in Government

The Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon is compelling, with its promise of bringing to government rapid service deployment, responsive citizen experiences, and organizational agility.

Leading analysts predict that by the year 2020 the number of devices connected to the internet will exceed 50 billion. Think about public safety where surveillance systems and even public lighting minimize citizen risk and help deter crime. Transportation systems range from car sensors to real-time bus and train schedule visibility. Healthcare is streamlining costs and increasing responsiveness using real time location systems to track expensive medical assets throughout hospitals. IT enablement is transforming the way government interacts with citizens at lightning speed.

So it is no surprise that networks are being overwhelmed – especially enterprise wireless networks. Every day millions of Wi-Fi enabled smartphones, tablets and laptops are activated and many are making their way onto agency networks.

We’ll Discuss:

• Understand the Pew Research Center definition of the Internet of Things in its broadest sense.

• Discover how agencies are realizing cost savings using IoT.

• Identify your specific network needs to fully embrace the Internet of Things.