Explain what is meant by the Internet of Things.

Your answer should be c2000 words. You must use the Harvard referencing system to cite your sources, and include a list of references at the end.
Many devices, such as smart phones, central heating controllers, washing machines and wearable devices can now connect to the Internet (and each other). This is known as the Internet of Things (IoT). According to Gartner (http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2970017), there will be 4.9 billion connected things in 2015, and 25 billion by 2020. One organization that makes use of the IoT is Amazon.
With specific reference to the case study organization, explain what is meant by the Internet of Things, describe how they make use of the IoT, and discuss the issues that a CIO would need to consider before making a decision to move in this direction. Your answer should include discussion of the role typically played by a CIO as well as the business strategies underpinning such a move, and a critical appraisal of the maturity of the tools and techniques involved.
all reference should be after 2010