CARS POISED TO BECOME ‘A THING’

Making automobiles part of the Internet of Things brings both risks and rewards.

The Internet of Things (IoT) will be the next transformational aspect of connectivity, enabling machines to communicate with each other without human intervention. Autos are becoming a major player in the IoT era, talking to cloud computers and potentially to other vehicles.

IoT connectivity requires automakers to adopt common standards and rely on independent service suppliers. This openness brings significant benefits-but also risks.