Industry 4.0 is changing the landscape of traditional industry value-chain set-up in some very fundamental ways. It efficiently converges IT and OT to create a physical cyberspace framework. And at the forefront of these changes, we find three core technological trends – Connectivity, Intelligence, and Automation.

The decisive factor in designing a smart factory is the integrated computing structure. It makes sure that data generated is getting captured, processed, and forwarded in real-time for enhanced effectiveness on levels such as automation, analysis, maintenance, and to various stakeholders (partners, business owners, workers) alike.

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