Quick Glossary: Internet of Things

To comprehend the true power of the Internet of Things, it’s helpful to become familiar with at least some of the terms involved in it.

This list of 31 concepts and technologies, written by Mark W. Kaelin and Maria Carrisa Sanchez for TechRepublic Premium, will help you grasp the vocabulary behind IoT and the ideas supporting an interconnected, all-things-networked world.

  • Featured definition from the download:

    Digital object memory

    Digital storage space that permanently retains all relative data about an object. An example would be an RFID tag containing data that identifies a package, describes the contents of the package, and specifies the physical locations where the package has been during shipping.

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