5G is giving a boost to manufacturer’s digital and IoT journeys by eliminating the need for wired connectivity on the shop floor. But it relies on the speed and low latency capabilities from the edge to do so. Together the two are powering the future of IoT.

In this podcast episode, we explore the challenges facing the manufacturing industry today with the rise of IoT, the importance of 5G and edge to address those challenges, and what’s next for 5G and manufacturing.

Join us as we explore these ideas with:

Philippe Ravix, Global Digital Manufacturing Solution Architect, Capgemini

Kenton Williston, Editor-in-Chief, insight.tech

Topics discussed include:

• The evolution of the manufacturing space since the advent of IoT
• The biggest challenges with growing and scaling IoT initiatives
• How 5G will play a role in manufacturing’s future
• The importance of edge architectures
• Complexities manufacturers are dealing with today
• Successfully deploying 5G and edge computing

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