Here are five observations:
1. By 2020, Gartner analysts predict the number of devices connected to the IoT will hit 21 billion.
2. Big Data and IoT are starting to intertwine, with the creation of medical devices that collect data, which is then processed and analyzed.
3. In healthcare, researchers can use real-time data to advance our understanding of health.
4. Researchers can use this data to develop customized recovery programs and devices.
5. In essence, the combined power of Big Data and IoT will allow physicians to predict health complications early.
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