Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution merges physical, digital, and biological spheres, led by AI, IoT, and biotechnology advancements.

More Innovation Glossaries

Standards

Set of accepted guidelines for manufacturing products and carrying out processes to promote efficiency, safety, and optimal related outcomes.

Investments

Innovation Investments is the money and resources allocated to the innovation effort with the expectation of a future return.

Design Driven

Design-driven: An approach prioritizing user experience and design at the core of product development and organizational strategy.

Top Fourth Industrial Revolution Resources

Emerging Technologies of the Future You Should Know About

Gartner's Hype Cycle presents emerging technologies with potential to disrupt businesses & society. Optimized technologist delivery is among the top 3 themes, with Cloud sustainability and Dynamic risk governance technologies on the radar.

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Innovation is a harsh mistress

Innovation is a lot like living on the moon - there is risk and uncertainty. The only way to succeed is with strong support and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

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May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with You, Part 3: ‘Domo Arigato, Mr Roboto…’

Standard Bank in South Africa is set to close 104 of its branches resulting in 1,200 employees losing their jobs due to disruption from new digital banking alternatives.

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May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with You – Part 2: You Can Check Out Any Time You Like But You Can Never Leave

The 4th Industrial Revolution will result in new job avenues and the displacement of white-collar jobs. Reskilling and upskilling of employees will be required to keep up with the changes.

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Panda as an innovative green energy source

China has built the world's largest solar power station in the shape of a panda, made up of thousands of solar panels.

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Preparing for the next generation of innovation

Autodesk is working on 4D printing, bioengineering, and collaboration with Airbus to create physical structures. Heuristics in innovation are crucial for faster learning and progress.

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Self-driving cars - Should we fear or welcome them?

Self-driving cars - Should we fear or welcome them?

Self-driving cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise to bring a world with zero crashes, zero congestion, and zero emissions. Several companies are in the race, but no one has reached level 5 automation yet.

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The Innovation World is Changing Due to the 4th Industrial Revolution

The Innovation World is Changing Due to the 4th Industrial Revolution

The fourth industrial revolution is transforming innovation and forcing organizations to adopt new business models. The integration of technology and collaboration platforms are fueling a faster pace of change than ever before.

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Innovators are Unreasonable Networkers

Innovators are Unreasonable Networkers

Innovation thrives when people with different experiences and interests interact and exchange new ideas. The best innovators have active networks outside their industry or geography and resist the temptation to merely adapt to current conditions.

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Billion Dollar Burger

Billion Dollar Burger

The riveting story of the entrepreneurs and renegades fighting to bring labgrown meat to the world.

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