Google to add wireless services

So it was announced this week that Google will start to take on the role of mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) by purchasing bandwidth from Sprint and T-Mobile. This would allow Google to provide wireless services to users, as any other mobile service provider does. This project codenamed "Nova" has been in the works for about 18 months. This service is expected to be on the market later this year.

By implementing its own wireless services, Google will disrupt the mobile data services pricing plans and should drive down mobile data cost. They plan on doing this by using the ad-based model, which means ads appearing randomly on your page. Google also plans to integrate their Google wallet service to this platform, to try and boost its use and functionality.

This raises security and privacy concerns to some. By google now tapping into network data, along with the data collected from Internet usage, they will be able to target specific audiences for services. Currently the E-commerce requires that the data collected from network services remain separate though.

Overall, Google is looking to provide lower cost data plans to effectively target consumers who would enjoy their services and offerings. The extent of how they plan on implementing and protecting data will be seen over time from implementation. They have the ability to cause a shift in mobile data pricing and plans but time will determine if they are successful at it.

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Internet of Everything

This week in my studies, I have learned extensively on the concept known as the Internet of Everything (IoE). This is not a new term to me, but since I have been studying Cisco routers and switches extensively it was reiterated and explained in more detail. This concept developed by Cisco and is a $4.6 trillion opportunity for global public-sector organizations over the next decade, as a result of cost savings, increased productivity, new revenues and enhanced citizen experiences.

Exactly what is this concept known as IoE? It is a networked connection between people, processes, data, and things. Basically, the IoE will connect everything in the world to help reduce cost, increase productivity, and enhance benefits of technology use. Overall, everything used will be interconnected through the Internet.

Some examples would be a smart building enabled and designed to have devices within the building interconnect to devices such as lights, machines, workstations, and even refrigerators. This expansion also effects the households by interconnecting stoves, cars, phones, and computers. By 2022 this concept should be enabled and every device should be a "smart" device.

Overall, this will require a large number of IT professionals to sustain this concept. The average household user may not be technically sound on how to troubleshoot or fix errors when these interconnected devices fail. The future seems to hold advancements that require these essential functions, if this Cisco theory becomes reality.

To learn more, go to:

Cisco. (2014). Internet of Everything. Retrieved from http://internetofeverything.cisco.com/