Professor William Webb, President, IET, Distinguished Lecture Event

We are delighted to announce that Professor William Webb, President of the IET, will be giving an Engineering@Southampton distinguished lecture on May 6th 2015, 15.30-16.30.

The Internet of Things: why is the promise taking so long to fulfil?

The Internet of Things promises much: to make our world work better, improve healthcare, reduce congestion and much more. Over 50 billion devices are predicted within a decade, and yet, to date, little has happened. This talk discusses why this is the case, and explores the lack of wireless connectivity standards in some areas and the plethora in others. It will look at how standards are formed and become widely accepted; the key drivers and motivators of the major players in the industry; and, finally, will predict how we might resolve the connectivity issue and finally reach the promised 50 billion.

Please note that the lecture is now full. You can join the waiting list by registering at http://william-webb.eventbrite.co.uk, and you will be notified if a space becomes available. The lecture will also be available to watch live at the following link: http://bit.ly/williamwebb from 15.30