The document discusses the importance of platforms and ecosystems for realizing the Internet of Things (IoT). It notes that IoT could be worth $14.4 trillion over the next decade across various industries like utilities, manufacturing, transportation and healthcare. Cisco takes a three-pronged approach to IoT involving understanding customer needs, developing vertical solutions based on a horizontal platform, and strategic partnerships. The platform needs to evolve from basic connectivity to one optimized for IoT and eventually enable the Internet of Everything. Standards, security, and educating partners will be important to define architectures and enable business innovation with IoT.
17. First Step:
Connectivity
Second Step (Today):
Optimized for IoT
Third Step:
Platform for IoT
Fourth Step:
Enabling the Internet
of Everything
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