Nextgov Ebook: Federal Agencies Adapt to the Internet of Things

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The challenges are innumerable, including protecting the data the internet of things collects and thwarting cyberattacks on that ecosystem.

The “internet of things” used to mean smartphone-controlled thermostats and washing machines that texted you when the cycle was done.

Now, hyperconnectedness is moving out of the smart home and into the government, where agencies are beginning to incorporate sensors, mobile and wearable devices, and drones into their strategies.

But dreaming up futuristic visions of next-generation governments is the fun part; the challenges are innumerable, including protecting the data the internet of things collects and thwarting cyberattacks on that ecosystem.

Nextgov’s exclusive ebook on the internet of things shows how federal agencies are adopting what seems to be an unstoppable tech trend in the commercial world.

Click here to download the ebook and to learn how agencies are embracing IoT technology.