Google Hires Former Samsung CTO to Lead Internet of Things Projects
Google Hires Former Samsung CTO to Lead Internet of Things Projects https://csuiteold.c-suitenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/google-hires-former-samsung-cto-to-lead-internet-of-things-projects.jpg 875 583 C-Suite Network https://csuiteold.c-suitenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/google-hires-former-samsung-cto-to-lead-internet-of-things-projects.jpgAlphabet Inc’s Google this month hired Injong Rhee, who recently resigned as Samsung Electronics Co’s chief technology officer, to lead its Internet of Things business, he said in a LinkedIn post-Monday. Google spokeswoman Jane Hynes confirmed to Reuters Rhee’s hiring by Google’s cloud computing unit but declined to comment further.
Rhee said in his post that he will serve as entrepreneur-in-residence under Diane Greene, chief executive of the cloud computing group, which sells software and hardware to other businesses.
Rhee said he aims to harmonize Alphabet’s various projects related to the Internet of Things, or IoT, a term that encompasses any device that accesses data online. Self-driving cars, home appliances with virtual assistants and the…
