Everything seems to have some sort of embedded software or Internet connection associated with it—from your Google Glass to your smartwatch, down to that iPhone resting in your pocket. This, in essence, is the “Internet of Things," and its progress could be slowed without net neutrality.

While supporting multiple devices certainly has its business advantages, it also means the need for knowledge of multiple operating systems, device-specific idiosyncrasies, and having to hire or train staff for the skills necessary to perform the required tasks. Eric Bloom addresses these concerns.

If we look at keywords essential to information processing, searchability and discoverability are critical. Any piece of information an organization has access to needs to become searchable and discoverable to the relevant end-users when they need it. This is presenting new business opportunities.