The X Internet: Leveling the playing field for businesses in developing nations: The X Internet: Leveling the playing field for businesses in developing nations Navi Radjou Senior Analyst Eroica Howard Research Assistant to the CEO


Waves of Internet innovation: Waves of Internet innovation Internet users


Theme: Theme The X Internet will let businesses in developing nations do more with what they have


Agenda: What’s behind the X Internet? What is the X Internet? Early adopters of the X Internet in developing nations When will these changes take hold? Agenda


What’s behind the X Internet?: What’s behind the X Internet?


Bandwidth lags other technology improvements: Bandwidth lags other technology improvements Computing Storage Bandwidth * Though most PCs and servers ship with 100 Mbps networking interfaces, actual Internet throughput remains limited by corporate Internet connections 50% 62% 27% CAGR


Bandwidth continues to lag processing and storage technologies: Bandwidth continues to lag processing and storage technologies


Today’s “last-mile” bottlenecks: Today’s “last-mile” bottlenecks


X Internet moves beyond bandwidth’s limits: X Internet moves beyond bandwidth’s limits


What is the X Internet?: What is the X Internet?


The X Internet refers to two “Xs”: The X Internet refers to two “Xs” An executable Internet that supplants today’s Web An extended Internet that connects to the real world


Executable Internet builds conversations: Executable Internet builds conversations Server


The Web only provides answers: The Web only provides answers The Web How much is in my account?


The executable Net creates a conversation : The executable Internet The executable Net creates a conversation Two-way conversation about my account


Isn’t this just Java?: Isn’t this just Java? Java is a piece of some solutions But there are other alternatives


Extended Internet -- an Internet of things: Extended Internet -- an Internet of things


The X Internet connects digital to physical: The X Internet connects digital to physical


WhereNet devices simplify supply logistics: Temp: 52° F Fuel: 1/2 tank Door: Closed Tag is integrated with door, fuel, and temperature sensors Sensor data is transmitted every few minutes WhereNet devices simplify supply logistics


WhereNet devices simplify supply logistics: WhereNet devices simplify supply logistics Yard inventory is conveyed to users through maps and reports Colors indicate trailer status and alert conditions


Early adopters of X Internet in developing nations: Early adopters of X Internet in developing nations


X Internet pioneers in developing nations: X Internet pioneers in developing nations Hanssem Kitchen Ware (China) EAN International (www.autoidcenter.org) CK Tang Department Store (Malaysia) UNCTAD/Savi Technology partnership


Case study: CEMEX (Mexico): Case study: CEMEX (Mexico) GPS-enabled truck fleet 20-minute delivery window Savings: $100 million


When will these changes take hold?: When will these changes take hold?


The three waves of X Internet adoption: The three waves of X Internet adoption Product fit Bits-to-atoms ratio in end products Intangibility of supply chain assets Industry readiness Value chain simplicity Propensity to adopt cross-firm apps High Low 1 2 3 4 5


X Internet devices and spending: X Internet devices and spending


Summary: Summary The executable Net will supplant the Web The extended Net will connect digital to physical The X Internet will let businesses in developing nations do more with what they have


Thank you: Thank you Navi Radjou Eroica Howard nradjou@forrester.com ehoward@forrester.com +1 617/613-6119 +1 617/613-6295 www.forrester.com