The document discusses the distinctions between the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Industry 4.0. IoT, coined by Kevin Ashton, focuses on consumer goods, while IIoT, popularized by General Electric, relates to industrial equipment and mission-critical data management. Industry 4.0, introduced by the German government, incorporates IoT and other technologies to enhance manufacturing value and efficiency.

1. IoT vs IIoT vs
Industry 4.0

2. Internet of Things (IoT)
Kevin
Ashton
coined the
term
Internet of
Things in
1999
Majorly
associated
with
consumer
goods
Interconne
ct smart
home
appliances
Dependen
t on
mobile
devices
Doesn’t
involve
mission
critical
data

3. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
The term Industrial
Internet was coined
by General Electric
which later became
popular as IIoT.
Mainly related to the
industrial sector
Interconnects industrial
equipment
Involves
management of
mission-critical
information
Provides new ways to
generate and collect
relevant data

4. Industry 4.0?
The term Industry 4.0 was coined by German Government
in the year 2010
Closely associated with institutional and governmental
initiatives
Uses new technologies like IoT, cloud & cognitive
computing, cybersecurity, etc to increase the value of
manufacturing
Adds value to the entire value chain of the manufacturing
industry

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