Since topping the list of Gartner’s Hype Cycle back in 2014, the Internet of Things (IoT) has risen to the top of business leaders’ attention across the country. In fact, according to a report by Forbes, IoT outranks artificial intelligence, robotics and numerous other technological concerns as “the most important technology initiative by senior executives.” As more companies leverage IoT tech, it’s quickly becoming the next big thing businesses must keep an eye on to maintain their competitive advantage. As IoT continues to grow, those that fail to adopt these new opportunities may be left in the dust.