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The fully connected
world, as envisioned by
those who are working
to expand the Internet
of Things, could lead to
new and more effi cient
ways of living. Systems
of networked self-driving
cars, for example, could
signifi cantly reduce traffi c
and accidents.

world and share that information with computer systems in real
time. This is leading to the digitization of entire industries. When all
the parts of a system communicate effectively to make decisions
as a group, the system runs more smoothly. For example, sensors
already keep tabs on crops in some farmers’ fi elds, allowing for
a system that automatically waters or fer-
tilizes a fi eld only when necessary. Some “Anything that can be
cities have experimented with Internet- connected, will be con-
connected sensors in parking lots to help nected.” 63
direct people to open spaces. — Jacob Morgan, author of The
In the future, the possibilities are end- Future of Work: Attract New
less. “Anything that can be connected, Talent, Build Better Leaders, and
Create a Competitive Organization
will be connected,” predicts Jacob Mor-
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gan, author of The Future of Work: Attract New Talent, Build Bet-
ter Leaders, and Create a Competitive Organization. Systems of
networked self-driving cars could communicate with each other

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