Internet of Things (IoT) is a concept and a paradigm that considers pervasive
presence in the environment of a variety of things/objects that through
wireless and wired connections and unique addressing schemes are able to
interact with each other and cooperate with other things/objects to create new
applications/services and reach common goals. In this context the research and
development challenges to create a smart world are enormous.Aworld where
the real, digital and the virtual are converging to create smart environments
that make energy, transport, cities and many other areas more intelligent.
The European Commission while recognizing the potential of Converging
Sciences and Technologies Converging Sciences and Technologies to advance
the Lisbon Agenda, proposes a bottom-up approach to prioritize the setting
of a particular goal for convergence of science and technology research;
meet challenges and opportunities for research and governance and allow for
integration of technological potential as well as recognition of limits, European
needs, economic opportunities, and scientific interests.JRC.G.6 - Digital Citizen Securit
