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Internet of Things Decoded with GS1 US – Video of the Week

Written by Barcoding, Inc. | Dec 26, 2019

Happy Thursday! Today, we are sharing another edition of our Video of the Week series featuring updates on the latest in the supply chain industry from us and our partners. If you missed last week’s video and post, you can find them here. Keep reading to learn more about Internet of Things!

What IoT Can Be
Today’s video is from GS1 US, sharing some of the fascinating history and potential of the Internet of Everything.

In 2013, the concept of Internet of Things (IoT) became popularized. IoT includes devices from mobile phones, to smart speakers, to mobile scanning devices, anything that has a connection to a wireless network and transmit signals. However, IoT also includes even more. It gives us the power to connect items that don’t have a network connection by making them scannable, perfect for applications like inventory or shipping. Robert Tercek explains that the “advent of hybrid digital identity and physical product identity is going to change the world in some radical ways.”

Watch and Learn
Watch the full video below to hear more from Robert about how IoT can change the way we utilize our devices:

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