Two Georgia Tech researchers with expertise in technology and business will discuss how small- and mid-size business owners can transform their operations with mobility and the Internet of Things at Georgia Tech-Savannah’s November Learners & Leaders series on Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 a.m.

“The Internet of Things -- such as smartphone apps, a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat, a fitness wearable or even remote access to your home security system -- is a network of physical objects that is discussed constantly in the technical community. However, most business leaders know little about it,” said Russ Clark, co-director of the Georgia Tech Research Network Operations Center and one of the presenters at the Learners & Leaders session. “With smartphones and the increased use of enabled devices, businesses are able to interact with and gather endless amounts of data on consumer activities. This session will explore the impact that mobile applications and the Internet of Things is having on businesses of every size and type.”

During the session, Clark and Bill Eason, research scientist at Georgia Tech’s Institute for People and Technology, will describe the incredibly rich, real-time customer and business operations data business professionals can gather, as well as highlight fundamentals of IoT that organizations must think through.

The talk, which will include remarks followed by an interactive discussion, will take place on the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus at 210 Technology Circle. Breakfast and networking will begin at 7:30 a.m.; the program will run 8-9:30 a.m. Cost, including breakfast, is $15.

The Georgia Tech-Savannah Learners and Leaders Series is an initiative launched in an effort to help companies in the coastal region stay up-to-speed on new technology, leadership issues and more. To register or learn more about upcoming programs, go to pe.gatech.edu/Sav-Learners or email [email protected] for details.