As the Internet of Things (IoT) starts to gather momentum, a number of competing IoT platforms are jockeying for dominance. Offerings from the Thread Group (Google/Nest), Allseen Alliance (Qualcomm), Apple's Homekit, the Open Interconnect Consortium (Intel) and many others are joining the fray. But, in this confusing array of platforms, what are the main features of each and why should you care? This session will provide an overview of these platforms, their capabilities, and barriers to entry as the industry prepares for a fight to determine the future of the 50 billion devices planned for the IoT.
