siliconindia | | December 20198cross the world, technology is changing the way we look at everyday things. These are interesting times to be at the crossroads of technology and the manufacturing industry. Some of the exciting work happening are in the following areas: Urban MobilityUrban Mobility is a strategic plan designed to satisfy the mobility needs of passengers and businesses within cities and their surrounding areas. It includes multiple modes of transport that enables commuters to choose from the best routes available so that they access cheaper, faster and more efficient travel options. When done well, commuters save a lot of their travel time and also get an enhanced, hassle-free and unified travel experience. Noticing the huge untapped opportunity that lies there, Siemens has recently invested heavily in Urban Mobility. By installing cameras and sensors to monitor traffic flows through the city, the app allows passengers to plan their trips by selecting among themultiple modes of transport available, avail mobile ticketing options and make their payment using mobiles through inter-connections and QR codes. The commuter can decide how they want to travel and make their arrangements in advance. Recently Oliver Zipse, the CEO of BMW has gone on record saying that they would like to welcome additional partners in the area of Urban Mobility, which has great future potential. Closer home, the Ford Motor Company in partnership with Hinjawadi Industries Association (HIA) has launched Office Ride ­ an app-based shared mobility solution for the residents of Pune city, to enablesafer daily commute alternative to more than 350,000 people working at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park.The Urban Mobility Lab at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) was set-up with the purpose of improving urban travel by fusing behavioural science and transportation technology. In India, it's not just the private sector that is spending on Urban Mobility but even the government sector has recognised its potential. Recently, the Delhi government has partnered with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to host the Urban Mobility Lab, a platform that supports Indian cities in identifying, implementing, and scaling pilot projects and solutions that can transform mobility in cities.Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) refers to the extension and use of the internet of things (IoT) in industrial sectors and applications. Though IIoT is a technology that has seen many turns in the past, it is still continuing to evolve and create new value for industries, especially manufacturing 4.0. With the outcome of smart devices, sensors, transmission systems, the IIoT value chain continues to grow giving IIoT a whole new scope of functionalities altogether. Consider some facts that have come to light in the past couple By Divy Shrivastava, Co-Founder & CEO, Nineleaps Technology SolutionsDivy Shrivastava, as CEO of Nineleaps Technology Solutions, focuses on setting strategic direction and product positioning while building and nurturing a powerful leadership team. Divy has a strong project planning and execution track record and is passionate about helping organizations digitally transform their business to drive digitization and profitable outcomes.INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION IN 2020-TRENDS AND STRATEGYIN MY OPINIONADivy Shrivastava, Co-Founder & CEO
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