How Industry 4.0 Changed the Internet for the Better
Breakthroughs in computer technology have led to what leading industry figures are calling a new industrial revolution — industry 4.0. It's made possible by advanced technology that uses digital systems and high-powered data collection strategies to automate processes, make more accurate forecasts and boost the efficiency of workflows.
Industry 4.0 has also changed the internet by creating a new network of connected devices that are constantly communicating and collecting data.
Here are six ways industry 4.0 has changed how businesses use the internet.
1. Big Data
Internet of things (IoT) sensors are a key component of most industry 4.0 strategies. These devices, when deployed in large numbers, can collect huge amounts of information relevant to industrial processes — like equipmen...