Samsung Is Investing $100M Into 'Internet of Things'

The transcript discusses the evolution of technology from large PCs to small devices, highlighting Samsung's strategy to create an open platform in the IoT space. It addresses the challenges of integrating various technologies and the potential pitfalls for customers who may become their own systems integrators. The conversation also touches on the future of connected devices and the need for seamless integration to enhance customer experience.

What was the speaker's experience at CES related to?

• A PC building contest

• A software development workshop

• A smartphone launch event

• A virtual reality demonstration

What is Samsung's strategy to compete with Apple and Android in the IoT space?

• Creating an open platform

• Focusing solely on hardware

• Partnering exclusively with Apple

• Developing a proprietary platform

How does Samsung's IoT strategy compare to Microsoft's approach with wearables?

• Microsoft is not interested in IoT

• Samsung focuses on wearables, Microsoft does not

• Both aim to support all platforms

• Both focus on proprietary systems

What is a major challenge Samsung faces with their IoT strategy?

• High production costs

• Limited market reach

• Complexity for customers to integrate technologies

• Lack of interest from developers

How does Google's approach to IoT integration differ from Samsung's?

• Samsung has more partnerships than Google

• Google focuses on hardware, Samsung on software

• Google is not involved in IoT

• Google offers seamless integration, Samsung requires customer integration