IoT no longer just a toy for businesses, says Gartner
Smart buildings, automotive and healthcare among the hot niches for the channel, analyst says as it forecasts IoT device install base will rise 31 per cent to 8.4 billion this year

The Internet of Things (IoT) is "not just a toy anymore" for businesses, according to Gartner, which has pinpointed smart buildings, automotive and healthcare as prime IoT niches resellers should target....
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