In this chapter, we have delved into the development of IoT solutions for digital transformation within Industry 4.0, which has revolutionized the way industries operate. We have highlighted the importance of IoT to Industry 4.0 and explained the steps involved in developing IoT solutions to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve productivity in organizations.

However, the implementation of IoT solutions can be challenging due to various factors, such as selecting the right IoT devices and sensors, data security, and training employees. To overcome these challenges, we have provided strategies for effective IoT implementation. In addition, we have included a case study on the use of IoT solutions in healthcare within a smart city. This case study demonstrated the potential of IoT solutions to create a more efficient and effective healthcare system. You have then been able to implement a plant monitoring system to put into practice the concepts that you have learned.

Overall, this chapter aimed to provide you with an understanding of how IoT can be used to transform industries and drive digital transformation within organizations. By adopting the strategies outlined in this chapter, organizations can leverage the power of IoT to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. In the next chapter, we will build on this through seeing how we can build complex, holistic IoT environments with multi-cloud architectures and navigating complexities with other techniques.

Further reading

For more information about what was covered in this chapter, please refer to the following links:

Look at more use cases of Industrial IoT: https://www.iotworldtoday.com/iiot/the-top-20-industrial-iot-applications

Read use cases of Industrial IoT solutions on AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/iot/solutions/industrial-iot/

Take a look at core challenges that make Industrial IoT hard to implement in organizations: https://www-worldscientific-com.ezproxy.library.wisc.edu/doi/abs/10.1142/S0219877023500414Read more on digital transformation taking place with IoT: https://magazine.wharton.upenn.edu/digital/internet-of-things-the-key-to-digital-transformation/

A look at Blynk used for the industrial context: https://blynk.io/clients/seametrics-water-level-sensors-iot-software

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