Technology & Innovation

Designing for the Internet of things

September 15, 2014

Global

September 15, 2014

Global

Why designing 'things' for the IoT calls for new approaches and techniques

The IT industry is alight with buzz about the Internet of things, the idea that objects embedded with sensors and communications components can interact with each other and their owners via the Internet. So far, the use cases have focused primarily on established product categories, such as cars, fridges or energy meters, and with good reason. But what new products could be devised for the Internet connected-era? 

In a series of content sponsored by Dassault Systèmes, the Economist Intelligence Unit will be examining the possibilities – and challenges – of digital-era product design, asking who has the skills to devise Internet-connected devices that would be popular with consumers, and how businesses can access those skills. 

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Who has the skills to design for the IoT? What are the main challenges ahead? To share your thoughts, please visit the , sponsored by Dassault Systèmes. 

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