The Internet of Things (IoT): Applications, investments, and challenges for enterprises

In Lee and Kyoochun Lee

Business Horizons, 2015, vol. 58, issue 4, 431-440

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT), also called the Internet of Everything or the Industrial Internet, is a new technology paradigm envisioned as a global network of machines and devices capable of interacting with each other. The IoT is recognized as one of the most important areas of future technology and is gaining vast attention from a wide range of industries. This article presents five IoT technologies that are essential in the deployment of successful IoT-based products and services and discusses three IoT categories for enterprise applications used to enhance customer value. In addition, it examines the net present value method and the real option approach widely used in the justification of technology projects and illustrates how the real option approach can be applied for IoT investment. Finally, this article discusses five technical and managerial challenges.

Keywords: Cloud computing; Internet of Things; Radio frequency identification; Real options; Supply chain management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bushor.2015.03.008

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