The Connected Customer is an individual who is intimately connected to the data, outcomes, decisions, and staff associated with any relationship to an organization. This intensely personal connection is not just a matter of the most recent transaction, but represents a combination of connected data, connected analytics, and collaborative decisions associated with improving the customer’s relationship with the organization over time. In this report, Blue Hill explores the key traits associated with supporting the Connected Customer through the Internet of Things, and provides guidance on why the Internet of Things will be essential across the general business landscape.