By Ben Bahavar, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: November 14, 2017
Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), eTransformation, or Digital Transformation is the terminology nowadays used interchangeably to describe the fourth era of industrial revolution. While Industry 3.0 focused on the automation of single machines and processes, Industry 4.0 focuses on the end-to-end digitization of all physical assets and integration into digital ecosystems with value chain partners.
Nerac’s review of a large number of reports (2016-2017) clearly indicates that no matter what the industry sector, the biggest challenge to a successful digitalization depend on the capabilities of a company’s employees and their ability to transform the organization.
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