The Internet of Things (IoT) is connecting the physical and virtual worlds. It has brought people, processes and equipment together, from sensors and smart devices to entire systems. Connectivity is deepening our understanding of events and sharpening decision-making.The proliferation of smarter end points, data analytics, scalable computing, mobility and visualization are reshaping the future of industrial automation. Around the world, forward-thinking companies and governments recognize the potential and understand the need for investment.At Rockwell Automation, we share these visions and call it The Connected Enterprise, where seamless collaboration and integration enable you to use the power of real-time data to make better, more profitable business decisions.