IoT is giving people the latest experience of "the future is here." How far away are we from a practical, daily IoT experience that touches the majority of Americans? What form will that take (how will we know it's here?) What are the practical, daily experiences people will encounter first, and how will their lives be improved? How will a technological mesh of AI, platforms, voice-driven software and hardware free people up to be better related and connected?

Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the launch of Curiosity Smart Video Analytics. The highly adaptable solution delivers automated alerts and advanced video analytics technology, helping to make smarter decisions, respond faster to potential emergencies, and improve efficiency while keeping people and property safe. "Together with technologies from Hitachi Vantara and Ericsson, our Curiosity Smart Video Analytics technology is enabling the transformation of critical security operations – from government to enterprises – with the power of AI and IoT to generate intelligence that can be acted upon faster and with more accuracy," said Ivo Rook, senior vice president of IoT and product development at Sprint. "According to research, humans miss out on more than 90 percent of video activities after manual monitoring. We're automating workflow and enabling the visualization of distinct events with unprecedented precision to improve public safety and overall security for a variety of entities."

Think about the sheer volume of data we'll need to make the most ambitious new technologies possible. Simulations will use VR experiences and UHD video (4K and eventually 8K). Robotic Process Automation will produce detailed reports from thousands of sensors – about the status, location, orientation and environment of devices. Managers of autonomous fleets will quickly access huge amounts of near-real-time data, using AI and software to optimize their routes. These are enormous amounts of data – and it's all being both consumed and generated by things that move around a lot.