Connectivity for Industry 4.0

Abstract

Integrated access is a very important component for the realization of Industry 4.0, for instance, to provide increased floorplan layout flexibility and easier deployment of factory equipment. In this chapter ``wireless connectivity for industries,'' we present a vision of a fully integrated connectivity solution for industries. This solution supports both technical and additional industry-related requirements and use cases ranging from traditional voice services to highly critical use cases to secure production in a factory. The solution also integrates local and wide area connectivity giving access to a global mobility solution. Furthermore, the solution includes network-controlled quality of service and predictable high-load performance.