Internet of Things in Africa
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The Internet of things (IoT) is the next great revolution in global industry, technology, and life. It is one technology that is penetrating the world so fast and is being adopted to create smart homes, smart environment, smart cities, connected automobile, wearables, and industrial Internet. Companies worldwide use IoT technology to improve efficiency and accessibility in their everyday operations. IoT is recently emerging for African enterprises that are innovating and establishing technological growth. The IoT is gaining momentum across Africa and has the potential to solve many problems on the continent. It is the real chance for Africa to be part of the global economy. The IoT market in Africa is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years. This paper examines the adoption of IoT in African nations.
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