From: Intellectual Property Watch
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Connected devices talking to each other and to humans could solve major global challenges and be a vector for global development, according to a new report by the UN International Telecommunication Union and Cisco Systems. However, issues remain, such as strategies to protect privacy, and interoperability between devices and systems.
The ITU today released its report [pdf] “Harnessing the Internet of Things for Global Development,” produced in collaboration with Cisco Systems. The report looks at the current use of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and their potential to solve some pressing issues in developing countries, such as crop and livestock management, detection and prevention of major natural disasters, and the improvement of health and wellbeing through greater efficiency and improved care in existing healthcare settings.
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