The document discusses how the Internet is evolving on a global scale through the Internet of Things (IoT). It notes that IoT represents a major change as connections move beyond computing devices to power billions of everyday devices. Key points include:
- IoT market value estimates are massive as it will overlay entire industries.
- IoT connections will grow from 1.9 billion today to an estimated 9 billion by 2018, equal to other connected devices.
- Examples of emerging IoT applications include smart home appliances, advertising, traffic management, waste management, smart energy grids, and water systems.
- Major changes to industries and new applications will further drive the evolution of the Internet itself.