ACT | The App Association applauds Senators Fischer, Ayotte, Booker, and Schatz for their introduction of the Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act. The widespread use of mobile devices has made consumers comfortable with fitness wearables, smart light bulbs, and connected refrigerators. All combined, the internet of things (IoT) is projected to be worth more than $947 billion by 2019.
The real power of IoT comes from the actionable insights gathered by sensors embedded in every connected device and the use data collected by them; for example, in healthcare, sensors are poised to cut costs and help deliver personalized care that leads to better outcomes. Utilizing an open and consultative process, the DIGIT Act would bring forward key recommendations to Congress on how to appropriately plan for and encourage the meaningful expansion of connected devices in the United States.
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