Embedded computing involves placing computer processors in common objects to collect data. Microsoft Windows Embedded General Manager Kevin Dallas: Cloud will play a pivotal role in expanding the scope of embedded computing. The idea of cheap and plentiful network-connected embedded devices has been called the Internet of things. Shipments of embedded systems will increase from approximately US$1.4 billion in 2010 to $3.3 billion in 2015, according to IDC. Research predicts that cloud computing will become a $241 billion market by 2020.”]
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