http://www.computerworld.com/article/2970433/broad

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While Verizon FIOS faces competition from Google, AT&T and others, a spokesman said Verizon's research is designed to prepare for the adoption of 4K video content and the expansion of the Internet of Things, with 25 billion Internet-connected devices expected in five years. "Our mission is to future-proof the network," said spokesman Philip Santoro in an interview.

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