operating systems, middle-ware and system integration services is regarded as a new breed of electronics by Intel. They predict that over the next 10 years “IT devices for industries including medical, manufacturing, transportation, retail, communication, consumer electronics and energy will take a development direction that makes intelligent designs become a part of all of our lifestyles”. Accordingly, they forecast a significant growth for embedded systems (CAGR of 18% from 2011 to 2016). Data also reported by IDC forecasts the worldwide value of the embedded systems market to be worth €1.5 trillion in revenue by 2015 with the automotive, industrial, communications and healthcare sectors. The Internet of Things Although the vision for the 'Internet of Things' was first formulated in 1999, the technology road-map is still far from being seamless. The vision of having all objects linked to the internet might be only achievable when technology allows for global adoption. In this regard, Embedded Intelligence is key for these emerging technologies to enable globalization. See also Embedded software References External links “Electronics Systems: Challenges and Opportunities” (ESCO Report), June 2013 “Electronics, Photonics and Electrical Systems: Key technology area 2008-2011” TSB report Design of future embedded systems toward system of systems” by IDC, Market Report, May 2012 ERCIM News, Special theme: Embedded Intelligence, October 2006 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) The Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence Product development