Internet of Things (IoT) Leader: Google

“The world is in the midst of a dramatic transformation from isolated systems to Internet-enabled devices that can network and communicate with each other and the cloud.
Commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT), this new reality is being driven by the convergence of increasingly connected devices, cloud economics for compute and data, and the acceleration of big data analytics.
The shift is generating unprecedented opportunities that can be seized right now by companies to develop new services, enhance productivity and efficiency, improve real-time decision making, solve critical problems, and develop new and innovative user experiences.
Leading companies in IoT are the pioneers in establishing the vision, infrastructure, technologies, and solutions for the networks, applications, and solutions that will power the future of non-human communications.
As part of its series of reports focused on Internet of Things (IoT) Leaders, this report evaluates: Google
This report is a must-read for anyone interested to learn more about IoT, leading companies, technologies, and solutions.
Save time and gain valuable insights into the current status of IoT, future direction, and market opportunities. Target Audience:
Application developers and aggregators
Managed service and middleware companies
Wireless network operators and service providers
Data management and predictive analysis companies
Sensor, presence, location, and detection solution providers
Internet identity management, privacy, and security companies
M2M, Internet of Things (IoT), and general telecommunications companies
Wireless infrastructure (cellular, WiMAX, WiFi, RFID/NFC, and Beacon) providers ”

“Table of Contents: 

1.0 QUICK FACTS 4
2.0 INTRODUCTION 5
2.1 HISTORY 5
2.2 MAJOR PRODUCTS 6
2.3 MISSION 8
2.4 BELIEFS 8
2.5 GOAL 8
2.6 KEY COMPETITORS 9
3.0 LEADERSHIP 10
3.1 KEY PEOPLE 10
3.2 EXECUTIVE TEAM PROFILE 10
4.0 FINANCIALS 13
4.1 VALUATION RATIOS 13
4.2 PROFITABILITY (%) 13
4.3 CAPITAL STRUCTURE RATIOS 14
4.4 LIQUIDITY RATIOS 14
5.0 INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) 15
5.1 GOOGLE’S COMMITMENT TO IOT 15
5.2 KEY EXECUTIVES & PROFILE 16
5.3 GOOGLE’S ASPIRATIONS & AMBITIONS IN IOT 18
5.3.1 SCHAFT INC 18
5.3.2 INDUSTRIAL PERCEPTION INC 19
5.3.3 REDWOOD ROBOTICS 19
5.3.4 MEKA ROBOTICS 20
5.3.5 HOLOMNI 20
5.3.6 BOT & DOLLY 20
5.3.7 BOSTON DYNAMICS 20
5.3.8 NEST 21
5.3.9 DEEP MIND 21
5.3.10 DROPCAM 21
5.4 PHILOSOPHY BEHIND GOOGLE’S ACQUISITIONS 22
5.4.1 WHAT NEXT FOR NEST 23
5.5 GOOGLE’S PROJECT X AND IOT 23
5.5.1 GOOGLE MOON SHOT 24
5.5.2 GOOGLE FIBER 24
5.5.3 GOOGLE GLASS 25
5.5.4 GOOGLE DRIVERLESS CARS 26
5.5.5 GOOGLE NEARBY 28
5.6 LATEST NEWS AND HAPPENINGS 29

List of Tables & Figures

Table 1: Quick Facts 4
Table 2: Key People 10
Table 3: Valuation Ratios 13
Table 4: Profitability (%) 13
Table 5: Capital Structure Ratios 14
Table 6: Liquidity Ratios 14
Figure 7: Moon Shot Project 24
Figure 8: Google Fiber 24
Figure 9: Google Glass 26
Figure 10: Driverless Cars 27
Figure 11: Google Nearby 28
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