ABSTRACT
We are living in a world of hyperaccelerated innovation. And this crazy speed is drastically altering people’s demands and needs. Each one of our lives and work have undergone
CONTENTS
9.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 165 9.2 Applications ........................................................................................................................ 167
9.2.1 Customer-Oriented ................................................................................................ 168 9.2.1.1 Home Automation (Smart Homes) ....................................................... 168 9.2.1.2 Healthcare ................................................................................................ 169 9.2.1.3 Workplace ................................................................................................. 170 9.2.1.4 Retail ......................................................................................................... 171
9.2.2 Smart Manufacturing ............................................................................................ 171 9.2.3 Transportation ........................................................................................................ 172
9.3 Challenges ........................................................................................................................... 174 9.3.1 Technology .............................................................................................................. 174 9.3.2 Connectivity ........................................................................................................... 175 9.3.3 Security .................................................................................................................... 175 9.3.4 Privacy, Confidentiality, and Intellectual Rights............................................... 175 9.3.5 Interoperability ...................................................................................................... 175 9.3.6 Organizational Talent ............................................................................................ 176 9.3.7 Public Policy ........................................................................................................... 176
9.4 Summary ............................................................................................................................. 176 References ..................................................................................................................................... 177 Author ........................................................................................................................................... 178
metamorphosis and they are still changing. It’s hard to be surprised when a normal person says that they find it difficult to do everyday chores or even mundane jobs due to time constraint. Such a velocity is the new norm. And the technology is the prima facie reason for this transformation.
