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# [Do you know what The Internet of Things (IoT) means?](https://blog.allwest.com/do-you-know-what-the-internet-of-things-iot-means)

 Written by [All West Communications](https://blog.allwest.com/author/all-west-communications) | Feb 28, 2019 7:00:00 AM

Let’s make this simple – The internet of things is the next evolution of the Internet. Think of any device with on and off switch or connection to the internet, for example: smartphones, coffee makers, washing machine, refrigerator, computers, lightbulbs, and anything else you can think of. IoT is a huge network that connects devices with devices, devices with people and people with other people.  In 4 years Cisco IBSG predicts there will be over 50 billion devices connected.

The Internet of Things will have a huge impact to everyone’s lives in the next few years, which can help people, businesses and society on a daily basis. 

To learn more about IoT go to: [http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2014/05/13/simple-explanation-internet-things-that-anyone-can-understand/#10862ab66828](http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2014/05/13/simple-explanation-internet-things-that-anyone-can-understand/#10862ab66828)

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