http://internetofthings.electronicsforu.com/2013/09/m2m-iot-embedded-narang-kishor-narnix/ This article proves the importance of the work we all are involved in...This gives the satisfaction that we are on the right track..would like you to read all but in specific: *For people/ start-ups wishing to work in this field, what kind of competencies do they need to develop?* Let us make our team do a wonderful project in coming days...All our project ideas be it Home automation vehicle positioning, NFC etc...All leads to one goal use IoT to connect them all..please read more about IoT...all our future lies there.....Keep working....because only fundamentals remain forever.... Your Team member Kayalvizhi Jayavel Assistant Professor Department of IT SRM University