Over the past few years, we have seen many technological changes as we continue to modernise the world around us. But one of the most prominent technological advances to emerge in recent years is the Internet of Things (IoT) and IoT-based electronics.
Today, all kinds of devices in every shape and size — from vehicles and security systems to medical equipment and industrial machinery — are connected and sharing information digitally.
In 2020, the year of the coronavirus pandemic, these technologies have been critical. They have played an increasingly important role in how we live, work and play — allowing us to remain connected to each other despite being physically apart, as well as vital services.
IoT technologies feed into a whole host of other growing trends such as automation and wearable technology. So, let us take a look at some of the ways we can expect this megatrend to play out in 2021