As we approach the 4th industrial revolution, we've moved through eras of steam, electricity, computing, and now we are approaching the intelligence era.
Work is changing. Digital communications have made remote work commonplace and the recent pandemic has dramatically accelerated the trend toward remote work.
Industry 4.0 or the 4th Industrial Revolution, is the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology. Large-scale machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and the internet of things (IoT) are integrated for increased automation, and production of smart machines that can analyze and diagnose issues without the need for human intervention.
Smart Cities are driving urban areas towards adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to collect and analyse data for more efficient city operations.
Smart Farming uses advanced technologies like IoT, Big Data, Robotics, and AI to improve agricultural productivity, reduce waste, and increase profitability. By enabling Precision Farming, it helps farmers make informed decisions about planting, harvesting, and managing their crops. Additionally, it attracts young talent to the agricultural industry by augmenting or replacing hard labor with robots, sensors, and AI, making farming more efficient, productive, and sustainable than ever before.
Logistics is advancing from traditional pre-planned routes with hub and spoke operations, to real-time routing, where deliveries and drivers can be re-routed, prioritized, tracked, monitored, managed and communicate directly with customers for a more productive efficient delivery service and better customer experience.
Smart manufacturing encompasses many different processes and technologies, including augmented reality, big data, industrial connectivity, IoT and advanced robotics.
Smart Retail is revolutionizing the shopping experience for customers and retailers alike. With the adoption of smart technologies such as smart shelves, smart carts, smart cards, e-attendance, and facial recognition, brick-and-mortar stores are now able to utilize technology to enhance the customer experience and increase their efficiency.
