No one saw that COVID-19 would have such a gripping hold on our society. At the end of 2019, everything was moving smoothly into a more technologically advanced society using IoT, AI, and machine learning as it disrupts many industries. Jason Hope predicted that IOT would make drastic changes to become even more popular to the masses. He also left the room in his great analysis by stating that, well beyond 2020 many industries would have the 5G technology needed to make IoT flourish. COVID-19 paused the rapid movement of many new technologies as it caused a pandemic that saw many people stay indoors to stop the rapid movement of a worldwide virus. We understand it will get worse before it gets better.

The Spanish Flu of 1920 had a similar infection curve before it went away. With vaccines on the horizon and the virus infection rate dropping, 2021 is poised to re-start the rapid advancement of IoT as predicted by Jason Hope. Technology moves in stages, even though the pandemic has caused a slight slow down, Jason Hope’s predictions still hold true. Let’s review some of the ways that he has accurately forecasted that IOT will bloom despite a current pandemic that has caused waves of destruction.

• Billion-dollar brands are using IoT
• Consumers are familiar with IoT devices in their homes already
• Health care will benefit most
• More information means more network security
• New cities are built with IoT
• 5G is already available on cell phones
• Machine learning and AI will make IoT more efficient

Jason Hope is optimistic that these changes are right around the corner and if we follow suit, many businesses and individuals can be primed to take advantage of the Internet of Things (IoT). In conclusion, Jason Hope says, “We should all expect to see these changes as the year progresses and rapid IoT adoption continues.” Learn more.

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— Jason Hope (@JasonHope) March 7, 2016