Everything the U.S. Government Is Doing to Help the Private Sector Build the Internet of Things

One way to accelerate development and adoption of the Internet of Things is for the US federal government to be an early adopter. However, in addition to being an early adopter, the US government has a significant opportunity to support private-sector efforts at building the Internet of Things through other activities, including programs to provide technical resources; strengthen cybersecurity; develop industry-friendly regulations; ensure spectrum availability; support research, development, and demonstration; and coordinate stakeholders. Many of these programs are underway, although they often lack the coordination and scale necessary to support the Internet of Things as completely as possible. The purpose of this report is to shine a light on these activities, so policymakers have a better understanding of what is being done today and where gaps exist.