From fields and streams to offices, factories, hospitals and transportation systems, organizations are using internet of things (IoT) sensors to collect massive amounts of data in order to improve operations and increase sustainability. Analyzing this information reveals patterns that can nip maintenance problems in the bud and lead to better decisions about resource allocation. Systems become smarter, using artificial intelligence to make speedy decisions without human intervention. The infrastructure that will unleash the IoT revolution will be powered by 5G technology. Without it, networks wouldn't have anywhere near the capacity to handle the estimated 125 billion devices that will connect to the internet by 2030.