Datamotion, reporting on the news, writes: The growth in IoT investments can only mean that there’s an increase in monetization of the tech trends we see beginning to emerge now. From marketing to AI and robotification, IoT is becoming a significant force within the tech space. But how exactly will the IoT react be able to work with the industries that already exist within tech? IDC research manager Marcus Torchia comments: For the tech industry to continue to grow, we need to embrace the changes that are on the horizon. And with the changes that IoT will be bringing along, it’s possible that these changes can occur sooner rather than later.