March 2016
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At the latest in the series of policy seminars on IoT organised by the Westminster eForum, delegates discussed latest issues and the future development of the internet of things sector throughout the UK.
As the production of M2M devices and innovative applications expands rapidly, delegates discussed what can be learnt from data on penetration and adoption by consumers, enterprises and the public sector and how barriers such as cost, compatibility and effectiveness are being tackled. Attendees also assessed progress in meeting the infrastructure needs of the sector and what is needed from central and local government and industry in areas such as improving connectivity. Latest developments in smart spectrum management and innovation in areas like whitespace were also be discussed as innovators demand more bandwidth. Further areas for discussion included data protection and security concerns including wearables and intrusive technologies, the development of standards to promote compatibility, and the significance of further innovations at the early stages of development.