Internet of things the IoT projects, which are often driven by technological interventions rather than business model innovation. 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
Madrid bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics the Spanish economy, which is expected to start recovering by the last quarter of 2013, and was predicted to grow over the following five years. The 2020 IOC Evaluation Commission Report on the Candidate Cities for the 2020 Summer Olympics was released on June 25. Madrid 2020 gave a presentation of their bid to the IOC at an Extraordinary session in Lausanne in July 2013. In July 2013, the bid launched their "Illuminate the Future" slogan. Prior to the host city election, FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi pledged his support for Madrid's bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the 125th