IIC Journal of Innovation 10th Edition | Page 76

What’s New at IIC everyone looks at the profiles and requests meetings. You accept the ones you like; software does some automated scheduling and you have 20-minute networking sessions. It’s fast, easy, efficient and fun! The Industrial Internet Consortium ecosystem is a continuous flow of inter-related activities Since connecting internet to Industry is the soul of the next Industrial Revolution, the Industrial Internet Consortium, now incorporating OpenFog, continues to evolve very quickly. All of the above brings us back to the value of connections. When you put this all together, a very “SymbIOTic” ecosystem emerges. From end users, to platform vendors, OEM’s and suppliers, systems integrators to consultants and thought leaders – all members play an important role. As one member eloquently explained, “Perhaps you don’t need cheap sensors, but how about analytics? Middleware? Deep learning? Ad hoc networking? Security? Services? Tools? It’s pretty clear: every IIoT company or technology end-user on the planet should be able to leverage the world’s largest IIoT ecosystem at the Industrial Internet Consortium. Just understanding the amazing mix is great education on the breadth and depth of the IIoT. Every member has the opportunity to make a difference and grow their business.” 1 This could be you! We welcome and encourage new member participation and invite you to join us. 1 Interested in learning more about how members monetize their IIC Membership in this Webinar. IIC Journal of Innovation - 72 -