Why we need a national IoT strategy

In tech circles, few topics have been generating more buzz of late than the Internet of Things (IoT), the projected surge of smart, networked devices that promises breakthrough improvements in sectors as diverse as healthcare and energy, transportation and agriculture.[ Related: How the Internet of Things is changing healthcare and transportation ]But there's a catch.The IoT may never realize its full potential unless the government takes a more active role in promoting the technology while abst