What emerging 3rd Platform technologies would enable the desired capabilities?

In a hypothetical future scenario, a CFO wants the corporation’s intelligent lighting system to turn on only when humans are present, as well as change color depending on the time of day and local weather conditions.

What emerging 3rd Platform technologies would enable the desired capabilities?
A . Big data analytics and augmented humans
B . Internet of Things and sensor networks
C . Sensor networks and big data analytics
D . Augmented humans and Internet of Things

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Answer: B

Explanation:

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Sensors or the “Internet of Things” (IoT) are intelligent objects that see, hear, smell, taste, touch, locate, assess, and communicate. They interact with almost everything else that is being connected. All of the major companies are embracing this new direction, known as the “Industrial Internet,” which is being driven by industry giants such as GE, CISCO, EMC and IBM.