Interoperability between various wireless and networking standards is still an issue and SOMETHING that forums and standards bodies are trying to address. According to Franks, BUSINESSES have to collaborate on standards to create strong ecosystems for a range of industries, otherwise the industry will remain fragmented.

“The IoT is a whole myriad of different ways of connecting things ? it could be fixed, Wi-Fi NFC, CELLULAR, ultra-narrow BAND or EVEN Zigbee. You have to mix and match what is best for each task,” he says. “Interoperability is essential, for economies of scale.”

Interoperability between various wireless and networking standards is still an issue and something that forums and standards bodies are trying to address. According to Franks, businesses have to collaborate on standards to create strong ecosystems for a range of industries, otherwise the industry will remain fragmented.

“The IoT is a whole myriad of different ways of connecting things ? it could be fixed, Wi-Fi NFC, cellular, ultra-narrow band or even Zigbee. You have to mix and match what is best for each task,” he says. “Interoperability is essential, for economies of scale.”