Recap: #connectivitysolutions Twitter chat, The Internet of Things and the enterprise

Updated 4:59 pm E.S.T. Today we hosted a Twitter chat on the topic of the Internet of Things and the enterprise. It was a fast-paced, forward-thinking and engaging chat, much like the topic being discussed! A special thanks goes out to our guest experts and Rogers for sponsoring the chat. Unfortunately an hour was too short to capture all the ideas bubbling around the business opportunities with IoT. Check below for a recap of the chat and tune into our webinar on Thursday, August 27, 1-2pm E.S.T on the results from the 2015 CanadianCIO Census! 

The Internet of Things is here and seamless connectivity has reached new levels for enterprises, connecting hundreds of possible devices. But have CIOs braced themselves for the impact of such a transformation to IT and the business? Having a solid IoT strategy, foolproof security measures and a means to organize the volumes of incoming data are just a few of the considerations to make, and its no easy task. Join us to discuss IoT and the business opportunities that come with it. This chat will be hosted by our @ITBusinessca account.

The chat will be held August 20, 12-1 PM EST, at the hashtag #connectivitysolutions. If this is your first time taking part in a Twitter chat, check out this video on how to join a twitter chat. Check below for details about the guest experts that will be leading the chat and the discussion questions. This chat is sponsored by Rogers.

Barb Sprague
Barb Sprague
Barb manages IoT product and platforms for Rogers. Follow her @spraguebarb

Scott Kennedy
Scott Kennedy
Scott is a Product Manager within the Rogers IoT team, dedicated to helping customers realize the measurable business benefits that IoT offers. Particular focus is on identifying the unique IoT security requirements within verticals markets. Follow Scott @scottkennedy411

Greg Skvortsoff
Greg Skvortsoff
As a Product Manager on the IoT team at Rogers, Greg enables companies to realize increased productivity and add value to their organizations through the use of IoT products and services. Follow him @Greg_Skvorts

Q1 What is the Internet of Things? #connectivitysolutions

Q2 What are the main drivers of #IoT? #connectivitysolutions

Q3 What are common success factors amongst early adopters of #IoT? #connectivitysolutions

Q4 What do companies need to quickly adopt #IoT? What holds them back? #connectivitysolutions

Q5 Is #IoT just for IT? How does the adoption of #IoT benefit other business units?#connectivitysolutions

Q6 What considerations should be made when developing an #IoT strategy and how important is it to have one? #connectivitysolutions

Q7 What factors are important when considering the user experience of #IoT for your employees? #connectivitysolutions

Q8 What kinds of security risks do you face with #IoT? What preventative measures need to be implemented? #connectivitysolutions

Q9 Is #IoT only critical for Large organizations? Is this applicable to all markets? #connectivitysolutions

Q10 What are the most exciting IoT projects that you have recently come across? #connectivitysolutions

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