When people ponder the idea of being connected to the Internet, their thoughts immediately shift to mobile devices, computers, phones, and the tablets that seem to have heralded Steve Jobs’ “post-PC era.” In 2008, the number of Internet connected devices in use outnumbered the population of the entire planet. What does this mean for the future of the Internet? Do you find yourself amazed at thoughts of Internet usage continuing to grow exponentially, despite significant indicators that would seem to support the trend and have for some time now? If so, you might be suffering anticipatory tech anxiety, which can be every bit as crippling as the kind brought on by use of legal herbal products from places like http://www.legalherbsdirect.com.
The infographic below gives us a visual representation of the increase in the number of devices connected to the Internet. Are our networks prepared to handle the extra load of all these devices? What can system administrators and IT personnel do to prepare for the growing problem? Click to expand the graphic, then you be the judge. As always, your comments are invited and encouraged!
