title: Industry 4.0: The Industrial Internet of Things
author:  Alasdair Gilchrist 
description: In this framework, Alasdair Gilchrist tries to show the state of the art of Industry 4.0.  it is a good starting point for those readers wishing to be introduced to the world of smart factories. (Francisco Rodriguez-Diaz, Computing Reviews, February, 2017)
zlib_text:  
  Internet of 
  Things in 
  2020 
  ROADMAP FOR THE FUTURE 
   
   
   
  INFSO D.4 NETWORKED ENTERPRISE & RFID 
  INFSO G.2 MICRO & NANOSYSTEMS 
   
  in co-operation with the 
   
  WORKING GROUP RFID OF THE ETP EPOSS 
   
  Version 1.1 - 27 May, 2008 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  ••• 
  “Imagine 
  things 
  having 
  identities and virtual personalities 
  operating in smart spaces using 
  intelligent interfaces to connect 
  and communicate within social, 
  environmental, 
  and 
  user con-
  texts.” 
   
  
   
  Table of content 
   
  Executive summary...................................................................................................... 3 
  The Internet of Things (IoT)....................................................................................... 4 
  Technology.................................................................................................................... 6 
  WIDER TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS ................................................................................ 6 
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