%T The Internet of Things and the ACMA’s areas of focus: Emerging issues in media and communications occasional paper %I Australian Communications and Media Authority %D 2015 %K Telecommunications, %K Technology economic aspects, %K Innovation, %K Internet of Things, %K Waste minimization %U https://apo.org.au/node/58512 %X The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the inter-connection of many devices and objects utilising internet protocols, and it is yet another phase in the convergence of communications and its role as a fundamental enabler within the wider economy. %9 Working paper %A Australian Communications and Media Authority