Internet of things Internet of things The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of devices, vehicles, and home appliances that contain electronics, software, actuators, and connectivity which allows these things to connect, interact and exchange data. IoT involves extending Internet connectivity beyond standard devices, such as desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets, to any range of traditionally "dumb" or non-internet-enabled physical devices and everyday objects. Embedded with technology, these devices can communicate and interact over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled. The definition of the Internet of things has evolved due to convergence of multiple technologies, real-time analytics, machine
The Internet Bookshop The Internet Bookshop The Internet Bookshop was a British online bookseller based in Oxford, started in 1994 by Darryl Mattocks. The company was incorporated as a private limited company in October 1992 with founding director Darryl Mattocks. It was originally called VisionAssist Limited and provided information technology consultancy services. In 1994, using personal funding and a loan from the Blackwell family (who own Blackwell UK) the company based in Oxford started to sell books online from the www.bookshop.co.uk website. In April 1996, the name of the company was changed to "The Internet Bookshop (Oxford) Limited". In February 1997, the company