Internet of Things is “Sensors and actuators embedded in physical
objects are linked through wired and wireless networks, often using the
same Internet Protocol (IP) that connects the Internet.“
The actual term “Internet of Things” was coined by Kevin Ashton in 1999
during his work at Procter&Gamble. Ashton who was working in supply chain optimization wanted to attract senior management’s attention to a
new exciting technology called RFID.