{"652212":{"#nid":"652212","#data":{"type":"news","title":"CDAIT IoT Sensor 10.06.2021","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAngelina Kim, The Center for the Development and Application of the Internet of Things (CDAIT)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Given the rapid pace of digital and technological advances, buzzwords and new terms may be difficult to distinguish. Maybe the definitions blur into others and are not quite clear. This blog post explores the different shades of use in 3 terms related to technology and industry: digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and IIoT. These terms are integral to understanding the evolution and future of business and industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDigital Transformation (DX):\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EDigital transformation is the application of digital technologies to existing or new parts of business processes. Digital transformation not only refers to the technological change but also the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/enterprisersproject.com\/what-is-digital-transformation\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecultural\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and organizational change that comes with digital technology integration. For example, a company may move towards a more flexible environment with adaptation to change whereas in the past, there may have been fixed or more rigid processes. In addition, organizational structure may change to accommodate new and growing groups of the business like the IT side.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;The term is still quite broad in its basic definition. What digital transformation means and entails exactly can vary with each company and its needs. For instance,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/products\/platform\/what-is-digital-transformation\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESalesforce\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;puts an emphasis on moving from analog to digital and using digital data to improve work processes by making them more simple or more efficient. The broadness of the term may cause confusion for some, especially within an organization or business; IT, C-suite executives, and employees may all have a different idea of what it means.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Despite discourse on the exact definition of digital transformation, there is consensus on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eusefulness\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;of digital transformation. A survey by\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/mckinsey-digital\/our-insights\/the-new-digital-edge-rethinking-strategy-for-the-postpandemic-era\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;McKinsey\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;found that most (64%) of correspondents reported that their company \u0026ldquo;needed to build new digital businesses\u0026rdquo; and that only 11% thought that their current model would be \u0026ldquo;economically viable\u0026rdquo; in 2023. Digital transformation aids in updating business models to become more efficient and productive.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIndustry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EIndustry 4.0 refers to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.epicor.com\/en-us\/resource-center\/articles\/what-is-industry-4-0\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFourth Industrial Revolution\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that we are currently experiencing. The term originated in Europe, more specifically Germany, in 2011 from a project supported by the German government promoting the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kfactory.eu\/short-history-of-manufacturing-from-industry-1-0-to-industry-4-0\/#:~:text=Industry%204.0%20originated%20in%202011,year%20at%20the%20Hannover%20Fair.\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026ldquo;computerization of manufacturing.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Henrik von Scheel, one of the originators of the term, describes Industry 4.0 as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iot.eetimes.com\/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-its-origins-and-evolution-in-the-21st-century-2\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026ldquo;the fusion of the digital, the physical and the virtual world, and is the most significant structural change of the past 250 years. In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has ever experienced before. It is disrupting every industry and economy in every country.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;This phase is ushered in through technological revolutions and changes through\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Edigital transformation\u003C\/em\u003E. Industry 4.0 also marks a shift from the Third Industrial revolution which was defined by a move from analog to digital technology. Industry 4.0 further incorporates ideas of interconnectivity through the use of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.i-scoop.eu\/industry-4-0\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Einternet of things, real time data access and processing optimization, artificial intelligence, and cyber-physical systems\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Interconnectivity allows machines to communicate with each other and improve based on data collection from other machines and internet of things technology such as sensors and devices.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/news\/special_reports\/cyber-physical\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECyber-physical systems\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;are described as the integration of sensing, computation, and networks into the physical world like objects and infrastructure. These elements all work in conjunction to increase flow, organization, and efficiency of systems and processes and propel industry even further.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.trendmicro.com\/vinfo\/us\/security\/definition\/industrial-internet-of-things-iiot\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIIoT\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;refers to the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in industrial applications. This includes sensors, connected devices, and data analytics. IIoT has been implemented in fields like\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/what-is-the-iiot-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-industrial-internet-of-things\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emanufacturing, agriculture, retail, utilities, oil and gas, and transport\u003C\/a\u003E. IIoT can aid in providing real time data and data analytics and improving the efficiency of processes and production lines. Furthermore, IIoT can aid in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com\/definition\/Industrial-Internet-of-Things-IIoT\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eprocedures\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;like predictive maintenance, efficient\u0026nbsp;field service, asset tracking. Predictive maintenance and more efficient field service allow companies and businesses to be proactive about fixing issues and problems within equipment before they affect consumers and business processes. For example, in the manufacturing industry, businesses can be alert as to which machines need maintenance and address those issues before they interrupt the manufacturing operation. Asset tracking also allows companies to trace the course of the supply chain and keep updated on products.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImplications of Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and IIoT\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EIn summary, digital transformation is the application of digital technology towards business, writ broadly. IIoT is one way to accomplish digital transformation. Both IIoT and digital transformation in industries drive Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 implementation frequently results in enhanced productivity through the increased efficiencies brought by digital transformation and IIoT.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;As Industry 4.0 develops through processes like digital transformation and IIoT, new considerations evolve.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rtinsights.com\/how-industry-4-0-and-iiot-work-together-for-industry\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWith more connected devices and data collection\u003C\/a\u003E, cybersecurity and privacy become more relevant and pressing concerns. Management of the new systems and data will also be a matter to address as more data becomes available and is in use.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Implementing IIoT and digital transformation are essential to Industry 4.0. However, fully successful digital transformation may be infrequent. A frequently cited\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pandio.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-digital-transformation-efforts-fail\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enumber\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from McKinsey puts the failure rate of digital transformation at around 70%. Difficulties can arise from\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/enterprisersproject.com\/what-is-digital-transformation\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;legacy technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the expenses of an overhaul in technology due to a built-in system of inflexibility. These\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.panorama-consulting.com\/digital-transformation-challenges\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Echallenges\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;are also supplemented from lack of dedicated IT skills, lack of defined strategy, an unsupportive organizational structure, limited budgets, and inefficient processes. The obstacles to IIoT are similar and will be explored in the next blog post.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor Further Reading:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat is Digital Transformation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/enterprisersproject.com\/what-is-digital-transformation\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/enterprisersproject.com\/what-is-digital-transformation\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat is Digital Transformation? A necessary disruption\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/3211428\/what-is-digital-transformation-a-necessary-disruption.html\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/3211428\/what-is-digital-transformation-a-necessary-disruption.html\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat is Digital Transformation? An Essential Guide to DX\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.i-scoop.eu\/digital-transformation\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.i-scoop.eu\/digital-transformation\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat is the IIoT? Everything you need to know about the Industrial Internet of Things\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/what-is-the-iiot-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-industrial-internet-of-things\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/what-is-the-iiot-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-industrial-internet-of-things\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndustrial Internet of Things\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com\/definition\/Industrial-Internet-of-Things-IIoT\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com\/definition\/Industrial-Internet-of-Things-IIoT\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.trendmicro.com\/vinfo\/us\/security\/definition\/industrial-internet-of-things-iiot\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.trendmicro.com\/vinfo\/us\/security\/definition\/industrial-internet-of-things-iiot\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat is Industry 4.0 - the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.epicor.com\/en-us\/resource-center\/articles\/what-is-industry-4-0\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.epicor.com\/en-us\/resource-center\/articles\/what-is-industry-4-0\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndustry 4.0\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/capabilities\/manufacturing\/industry-4.0\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.bcg.com\/capabilities\/manufacturing\/industry-4.0\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndustry 4.0 and the fourth industrial revolution explained\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.i-scoop.eu\/industry-4-0\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.i-scoop.eu\/industry-4-0\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDigital Transformation in Industry 4.0: From hype to ROI\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.alliedtelesis.com\/us\/en\/blog\/digital-transformation-industry-40-hype-roi\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.alliedtelesis.com\/us\/en\/blog\/digital-transformation-industry-40-hype-roi\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndustry 4.0 and IIoT are more than just Buzzwords\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.electronicproducts.com\/industry-4-0-and-iiot-are-more-than-buzzwords\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.electronicproducts.com\/industry-4-0-and-iiot-are-more-than-buzzwords\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommon Digital Transformation Challenges and How to Overcome Them\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.panorama-consulting.com\/digital-transformation-challenges\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.panorama-consulting.com\/digital-transformation-challenges\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBiggest Barriers to Digital Transformation and How to Overcome Them\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.jabil.com\/blog\/overcoming-the-top-digital-transformation-challenges.html\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.jabil.com\/blog\/overcoming-the-top-digital-transformation-challenges.html\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Fundamentals And Impact Of Industry 4.0\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2020\/07\/24\/the-fundamentals-and-impact-of-industry-40\/?sh=748dfe101a33\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2020\/07\/24\/the-fundamentals-and-impact-of-industry-40\/?sh=748dfe101a33\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Short History of Manufacturing from Industry 1.0 to Industry 4.0\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kfactory.eu\/short-history-of-manufacturing-from-industry-1-0-to-industry-4-0\/#:~:text=Industry%204.0%20originated%20in%202011,year%20at%20the%20Hannover%20Fair\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/kfactory.eu\/short-history-of-manufacturing-from-industry-1-0-to-industry-4-0\/#:~:text=Industry%204.0%20originated%20in%202011,year%20at%20the%20Hannover%20Fair\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Origins of Industry 4.0\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.avnet.com\/wps\/portal\/abacus\/resources\/article\/the-origins-of-industry-4-0\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.avnet.com\/wps\/portal\/abacus\/resources\/article\/the-origins-of-industry-4-0\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Variations of Innovation: Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and IIoT"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGiven the rapid pace of digital and technological advances, buzzwords and new terms may be difficult to distinguish. Maybe the definitions blur into others and are not quite clear. This blog post explores the different shades of use in 3 terms related to technology and industry: digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and IIoT. 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