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a16z Podcast | The Technology is Ready, So Where is the Internet of Things?

Preethi, Zal, Zalbul Amoria, Preeti Kasaredi, Benedict Evans

The IoT market currently navigates a transitional phase characterized by a surplus of disconnected devices and a critical need for transformational use cases beyond the smartphone. While consumer applications struggle to articulate clear value, industrial and enterprise sectors are already leveraging existing technology for immediate gains in manufacturing and healthcare. As major incumbents and startups compete to define successful models for connected homes and cars in 2015, the industry faces a pivotal moment to move from technological feasibility to cohesive market strategy.