John Edwards: The Internet of Things: Still Lots for You to Learn

IT groups will need to provide architecture, data-mining tools and connectivity, while giving business groups the freedom to innovate on their own with the Internet of Things.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is already making a significant impact in a variety of business areas, including industrial monitoring and production, supply chain tracking, and multiple retail processes.

Down the road, experts see the IoT becoming nothing less than an integral aspect of everyday life, with a huge role for IT to play.