Like the mainframe, personal, and network computing eras that have gone before it, "Smart Computing" will usher in a new era of technology innovation and growth. But, says Andrew Bartels, it will be the most vertical epoch yet. It represents an amalgam of hardware, software, and network technology that will help technology vendors seize new growth opportunities. Between now and 2016, vendors at all levels will need to rethink their infrastructure strategies. For I&O professionals, this report gives a great view of the future.