Microsoft and IOT bandwagon

 

On the eve of  Build 14,that was on April 2 till April 4, the Microsoft has announced its product suite to target IOT (internet of Things). This makes the space of Internet of Things even hotter , with GE,  FreeScale, Ericsson etc. already in Bandwagon.

 

Microsoft has already product suite for Cloud, Window Embedded and Mobile. Hence it would make them easier to enter this Market space.  

 

Companies in IOT : http://postscapes.com/internet-of-things-key-players-large-companies

 

Microsoft site : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/internet-of-things.aspx

 

Mutlipeer Connectivity Framework- IOS 7

What is Mutipeer Connectivity Framework (MCF)?

To discover the service provided by nearby IOS devices via Bluetooth,WI-FI etc. and to transfer the data, file etc. using such service.

 

So, What is the advantage of MCF ?

   - No , Service provided required.

    - Developer can build their applications that connect to other IPhone's

        - Live session (Single or multiple sessions)

       - Search for nearby device with session of particular type

      More on : https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/MultipeerConnectivity/Reference/MultipeerConnectivityFramework/Introduction/Introduction.html  

 

Any Examples :

FireChat is the first application that utilizes this.

 

Potential :

Muti-Player Gaming and many more

 

Threats:

Security vulnerable.

 

Details : http://www.inquisitr.com/1194627/apple-ios-7-has-a-game-changing-feature-that-firechat-has-successfully-utilized/