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In the 21st century, information remains an important factor in organizations, government institutions, and businesses. Information always travels along routes that are familiar to most organizations. Actually, information within an organization is lodged in a database, analyzed then follows the management chain. The introduction of the internet and advancement of technology has changed the technique things are made in the organization. In the article, the internet of things, the author wants to elaborate of the importance of the internet and technology in organizational activities. In fact, the scientific inventions and innovations have done a great deal of changes in productions, manufacturing, management and monitoring of activities in various fields. The internet of things works in analysis and information, whereby it monitors things, data, and behavior of persons through time and space.
Undeniably, the technological world is maturing swiftly, cutting across several domains and activities in organizations. The authors’ primary audiences include technology companies, executives in various industries, and the consumers. The author is uncompromising in passing the information to these audiences. It is clear that the author is trying to inform the audiences to change their thoughts on potential opportunities and impacts that will develop because of the Internet of Things. Moreover, the author of the internet for things tries to elaborate on monitoring of products by consumers and companies in order to guarantee security and satisfaction (Chui, Loffler & Roger, 2010).
The author has stated various evidences that relate to monitoring, management, and importance of technology. The author shows how many objects have been embedded with sensors in organizations, and how it is swiftly gaining the power to communicate. Additionally, the internet of things, and use of sensors is aimed at improving network communication, new business models, as well as reducing costs and risks(Chui, Loffler & Roger, 2010). According to the author, putting the Internet of Things to operate helps in analysis and information. Perhaps, though internet monitoring of activities, events and things becomes easy. In the article, elaborates on the use of sensors in monitoring interactions and movement of products, cars, and in management of wear and tear in manufacturing plan. Moreover, the author uses real examples in trying to show the use of technology. Zipcar pioneered a model that monitors cars, a move that many car rental companies are following. Another evidence is the Tesco company who are the market leaders in using retailing sensors. In the marketplace, especially in business-to-business the most known application of the Internet of Things include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which help in the management of inventory. The internet of Things also works in control, and automation of data that help in modification of processes. Hence, the Internet of Things is enormously opening frontiers in organization and improving processes (Chui, Loffler & Roger, 2010).
The authors in their conclusion assert that the Internet of Things is quite promising. Despite its promising trends, business, technical and policy issues need to be addressed well before the Internet of Things is fully embraced (Chui, Loffler & Roger, 2010). Those organizations that have adopted these models need to prove that the strategy works well in supervision and management. Perhaps, government and industry groups need to emphasize on data security and data privacy that are sensitive to the consumer. In every aspect of business, the outcome should be positive to the consumers. To be realistic, the use of technology should be cost effective to serve the purpose of its implementation.
The author conveys the message systematically by elaborating the importance and use of the internet of Things. In fact, the authors prepare the audiences in embracing and using the technologies that arises. The use of typical examples such as Tesco shows how adaption of technology is successful. The Internet of Things article is of great value to the audiences. This is because the information sets a stage for the audience to position themselves for the expected changes.
