Business Insider: Industry IQ

Thursday, May 28, 2015
	Industry IQ is an exclusive series in partnership with GE. This program explores the cutting-edge innovations — from big data and faster analytics to smarter machines and near-universal connectivity — that are revolutionizing business and industry. Here are the news and trends happening right now: The Energy Department wants wind energy in all 50 states. A new report calls for bigger wind turbines and towers. Buildings are the largest single consumer of energy in the US. Software startup FirstFuel used big data to help one federal building save $800 million in energy costs in a year. Small and medium-sized businesses aren’t taking advantage of smart manufacturing technology. They could be missing the chance to be more productive and spur growth. Smart factories are the next industrial revolution. Remote sensors, robotics, and big data will have the greatest impact on manufacturing. Power plants are doing more with less. By analyzing data in real time, power companies are able to constantly optimize turbine performance – leading to electricity that is cleaner and more efficient. [by GE] Industry 4.0 is all about information technology. This concept, now being embraced in Europe, predicts the Internet of Things will change manufacturing as we know it. Google is developing a new Internet of Things operating system. Brillo is specifically designed for small, single-task devices like sensors for connected cars, appliances, and machines. Innovation is revolutionizing business and industry. Go deeper with Industry IQ. Share the latest business news with your network: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Share via email The email address for your subscription is: micheletkearney@gmail.com Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Business Insider RSS Feed   |   Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011