Strategic CIO // Digital Business 10:36 AM Don DeLoach Don
DeLoach  3 Steps To Survive The IoT Wild, Wild West  Before you
charge into the Internet of Things, focus on these policy and
infrastructure considerations.  Despite its gold rush vibe, the
Internet of Things is still in its formative stage -- a lawless
frontier where IT must think strategically to protect future
company interests. Here are three things you can do now to stake
a claim as the IoT unfolds:  1. Realize data governance is more
important than ever. There are already a lot of voices clamoring
for control of your data. Governments and policymakers are going
to have their say and swing their weight. As you embark on your
IoT journey, it is vital that you document and establish clear
policies and procedures around the data your company interacts
with and owns. Access control, analytics, retention, and backup
policies need to be clear, and these areas must be managed from
early on. While some starting points can be put in place today,
others wi