Rise of the digital machines

Nazery Khalid discusses the use of Industry 4.0 in shipyard and shipping operations

The infusion of digital items and solutions into daily lives, businesses and industries is gaining traction as the technologies become more refined, reliable and affordable, acceptance towards them increases and resistance decreases, and their integration and operability with existing systems and platforms improves. All these are happening almost at a breakneck speed with the advent of Industry 4.0 (IR 4.0) solutions and the use of digital technologies. The so-called digital revolution is reshaping the way we live and work at an unprecedented pace and causing game-changing, life-altering impacts.