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There are now 7B IoT devices in circulation but with this new flow of
information comes millions of small devices using agency networks which brings both advan- tages for government entities , and challenging security obstacles .
The IoT Wave of Opportunity
By Brandon Shopp , VP of Product Strategy , SolarWinds
The internet of things ( IoT ) has most certainly arrived .
Though it ’ s brought many advantages for government entities , it ’ s also brought some challenges — particularly security challenges .
But let ’ s start with the advantages . The IoT has the potential to offer government agencies some real and tangible benefits .
At the state and local level , the IoT is already powering smart city efforts throughout the country through things like smart grids , automatic flood detection , and more .
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