Machine-to-Machine: Singularity or Savior? (SNS)
M2M is the basis of advanced building-control systems, industrial machinery, Google News, and Wall Street trading. Is it dangerous? Read the full article >>
This article is a nice contrast to all the mundane ones about regulators approving rate cases to pay for smart meters, and I thought it was a nice change of pace. Totally esoteric, mind you. The notion that Smart Meters sprinkled with smart connectivity will lead to the rise of the Sarah Conner Chronicles (Terminator Reference in case you missed it) is certainly a bit of a stretch. Technology is technology. It can be used (by humans) for good or evil. I am struggling to see how a smart meter managed apartment building will lead to declines in the stock market, but at least the author acknowledges energy saving and efficiency will result and lead to better costs savings. Now that part I hope we can all understand! I’ll be back!
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