There's no doubt that the “Internet of Things” is driving the next wave of innovation. Google has spent billions over the past few months vacuuming up companies that specialize in smart appliances and machine learning. Already, Philips light bulbs, Audi automobiles, and Samsung washers and dryers can communicate with and be controlled from mobile devices.
Brendan O'Brien, Chief Evangelist and Co-Founder, Aria Systems; Matthew Grattan, Sr. Director Ecommerce, Avalara; Liz Miller, SVP, Marketing, CMO Council