Industrial IoT is all set to grow at a quick pace in the coming years as technology advances and demand increases. However, the increasingly intricate systems of IIoT can only be achieved with the use of 5G technology, according to Thales.
 
In a recent post on its website, Thales pointed out that Complex webs of pattern-detecting, decision-making machines require fast, wide spread low-latency connectivity. Only fifth-generation cellular can deliver it.
 
“Yes, there are other network options. Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, NFC, Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and Ethernet all have the ability to connect devices,” the company writes. “But everyone involves a trade-off...