INDUSTRY4.0
• Changing security needs : More access to real-time data delivers greater insights and smarter decision making . However , the increased connectivity fostered by Industry 4.0 also opens the door to cybersecurity risks . The 2017 Global Risk Landscape survey from BDO revealed that nearly 96 % of manufacturers cite security breaches as one of the top challenges facing their business . And seven out of 10 manufacturers see intellectual property theft as a serious operational concern . More data sharing between systems and devices , as well as a greater number of data access points , is a huge advantage — as long as data doesn ’ t fall into the wrong hands .
• Telling the automation truth : It ’ s common for your staff to have some apprehension about robotics and automation , especially if they believe a robot may steal their job . In fact , three out of four Americans have
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