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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) met with industry leaders to discuss the benefits that the Internet of Things (IoT) provides, the obstacles to integrating it in their operations, and how federal policy is affecting IoT at an event today held at Owens-Illinois in Perrysburg. Latta is Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection which has oversight of IoT issues including cybersecurity. Recently, the committee held an IoT Showcase at the Capitol complex in Washington, D.C.
 
“The Internet of Things is already changing the way we live, work, and interact,” said Latta. “With such rapidly changing technology, it’s important to stay engaged with manufacturers and businesses that are implementing IoT into their operations to find out how it’s benefiting their company and the barriers they still need to overcome. IoT has the capacity to greatly boost our economy, and Ohio is taking full advantage of this innovation. Today’s event will be helpful as we develop the proper long-term approach toward this cutting-edge technology.”



Latta also led the Committee’s Internet of Things Working Group last year with Rep. Peter Welch of Vermont. The Internet of Things is technology that uses connectivity to transmit and analyze data on objects that traditionally aren’t connected to the web. This technology can be beneficial in a number of sectors like health care, manufacturing, agriculture, and others. One study estimates that IoT will add $14 trillion to the world economy by 2030.
 
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