Why aren’t factories as smart as they could be?
How edge computing accelerates the journey to a remarkable factory

Manufacturing - or Smart Manufacturing - is evolving through the adoption of machine-learning and artificial intelligence. Driven by the use of data analytics, from minimised downtime to enhanced employee productivity, developments in edge architecture are creating the factories of the future.
This paper highlights how manufacturers can limit their development with infrastructure not designed for efficiency and scalability, and by not investing in modern architecture they can restrict their digital transformation.
Download now to discover the journey to smart factory success with edge computing and 5G, and how these technologies can empower manufacturers to be smarter.
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