Why mobile is at the heart of Industry 4.0

The former is a new generation of mobile networks while the latter is a completely new way of doing business that can transform entire industries. They may overlap in several areas, but each has its own, individual development path. Industrial giants like Siemens and Bosch have been touting the concept for some time now, using the umbrella term'Industry 4.0' to describe what is an evolution in manufacturing, incorporating advanced communications and automation. But if communications are at the heart of Industry 4.0 then 5G's low latency, high capacity and gigabit speeds could take the IIoT to the next level. It's a huge opportunity for the entire mobile sector to provide the networks, devices and applications needed.