Italian companies are looking at more advanced tools that can enhance and speed up processes by impacting the entire supply chain.
Among emerging technologies THE INTERNET OF THINGS is the one that will have the most relevance among enterprises(Assintel Report 2018).
What do we mean by Internet of Things?
By the Internet of Things, or IoT for short, we mean a network of objects, linked together through a wireless connection.
These objects are equipped with technologies that make them capable of forming networks of "things" where each is able to communicate with the other, exchanging information.
In this way, they collect and exchange data in real time talk to each other and communicate with the outside world.
They provide us with information that we did not have access to before.
Machines and devices with these characteristics are called smart objects, "smart" objects.
We can really range with our imagination and think about the 'Internet of Things in every sphere, in fact there are many practical applications for the benefit of Italian businesses.
What are the practical applications in business?
This is why we are increasingly talking about Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is the industry that goes hand in hand with the ongoing digital revolution, implies industrial production with a high rate of automation and connectivity.
Industry 4.0 involves several business sectors, some are:
- manufacturing
- automotive
- energy
- healthcare
The B2B business digitization solutions enabled by IoT are truly many.
Here are some concrete examples to understand some of its potential
1. Predictive maintenance.
You can predict the maintenance needs of an industrial machine or a very complex product, as Trenitalia has recently done by equipping rail cars with smart sensors that can anticipate breakdowns.
2. Connected Cars
Connected cars are cars that have wireless sensors inside them that integrate the car with various technologies. The driving experience becomes increasingly personalized and assisted.
With IoT, we also innovate theinsurance aspect related to automobiles. Moreover, thanks to IoT and special sensors installed in the vehicle, the price of insurance can be modulated on theactual usage of the vehicle.
3. Commercial fleet management
It is possible to manage commercial vehicles remotely and in real time so that the use and condition of the vehicle, the miles driven, and the location of goods are immediately available.
4. Intelligent energy production and storage
With IoT, we can remotely monitor energy distribution and storage, allowing you to optimize consumption.
5. Patient monitoring
We can also apply IoT to the world of healthcare with pacemakers or other devices that remotely monitor biological parameters.
Advantageous isn't it?
By walking the road to innovation, one can gain various competitive advantages. This is precisely why we talk about a NEW industry, an industry in step with the times, INDUSTRY 4.0!