More connected devices generating more data through more reliable networks, more analysis tools. 2014 will be the year of the "Internet of Things".
The actors, from A to Z, are massively investing to be present (Amazon, ARM, Cisco, IBM, Freescale, ...)
Here's why - article from Venture Beat : Here's why 2014 will be the year of the 'Internet of things' | VentureBeat | Big Data | by Jordan Novet