The last several decades have seen tremendous growth in IT/Network processing, technologies, and the benefits derived therefrom. Moore's law has enabled their rapid expansion and the miniaturization of devices in such a way that their applications are touching every part of the society as we know it - Government, Financial, Health, Industrial, Automotive/Transportation, Energy, Consumer, and more. Furthermore, as the internet has become the preferred method for connecting the world, our ability to leverage these smart devices, sensor networks, and multiple modes of information are impacting our society and quality of life in many ways. As our reliance on and the proliferation of connectivity continues, we are moving from a content centric to a connectivity centric environment. Moving forward in this new environment, we must not make the same mistakes we have in the past. This presentation will introduce some of the strategic considerations for IoT/Smart Cities and the implications of the shift from "Content Centric" to "Connectivity Centric".