With all of my recent ramblings about the Internet of Things, I thought it might be a good idea to share someone else’s perspective on the world of IoT. Specifically what it is and why you should care. Benson Hougland, VP of Marketing here at Opto 22, had a chance to discuss the importance of the Internet of Things at a recent TEDxTemecula talk.

This is another great take on IoT and how it’s becoming embedded in our daily lives. Even if we don’t immediately realize it’s happening. From our cell phones communicating to the cloud, to the fitness monitors popping up on everyone’s wrists, to intelligent thermostats that sense your presence, Benson touches on a variety of applications and shares some ideas about how IoT just might save your life someday.