Industry 4.0: The 4 Emerging Technologies Transforming Manufacturing | Bernard Marr

"Manufacturing has always been a technology-driven industry. But now more than ever, the forces of digital transformation are impacting every business, bringing new and exciting possibilities but also a great number of challenges." I have long been a fan of Bernard Marr's articles on the real world use of AI. In this article he partners … Continue reading Industry 4.0: The 4 Emerging Technologies Transforming Manufacturing | Bernard Marr

How Do Industrial IoT Platforms Drive Transformation? | Brian Buntz

Following recent discussions with Schneider Electric’s Chief Digital Officer Hervé Coureil and with myself, Brian Buntz writes in IoT World Today : Industrial IoT platforms don’t guarantee success, and digital transformation can be as difficult as it is vague. But ignoring digital is also not an option.  The dirty little secret about digital transformation initiatives is … Continue reading How Do Industrial IoT Platforms Drive Transformation? | Brian Buntz

Combine IIoT and Industry 4.0 for Competitive Advantage

IIoT is powerful, but when combined with an Industry 4.0 end-to-end strategic view, the opportunities are considerably greater, writes Martin Davis. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the grittier end of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution that is sweeping the manufacturing sector. IIoT alone is estimated to deliver 10-25% productivity improvements, but when … Continue reading Combine IIoT and Industry 4.0 for Competitive Advantage