Here is what popularizes the concept of Internet of Things (IoT)

If it is now clear that, the use of radio-frequency identification sensors to tag, track, connect, and read objects in logistics and warehouses in the late 1990s popularized the concept of IoT; I also have a pleasure to recall that, the increased demand for precise and accurate data is at the core of stakes like the need for streamlined processes and productivity.

A sensor.

According to IDC, the number of internet-connected devices is estimated to reach around 30 billion by 2019.

In effect, the growing number of connected devices will lead to the generation of large blocks of data. Ideas such as a connected car, connected home, connected health, and smart cities are gaining popularity. 

On the same momentum, many industries such as manufacturing, utilities, retail, automotive, and social media are using IoT for increased data transfer.