Internet of Things in entrepreneurial practice

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the concepts on which the fourth industrial revolution is focusing and which is becoming increasingly popular, and there are great hopes for its revolutionary nature. The Internet of Things is already affecting our lives and its impact is about to change the way businesses, start-ups and the world operate.

Just as the Internet once revolutionised how the world works, new technologies such as the aforementioned IoT, but also blockchain, machine learning and Big Data are initiators of change during the next industrial revolution.

New technological solutions can support the activities of many companies in an amazing way and create great opportunities for young innovators in their business. The chances for development are very high, but the dark side of such solutions cannot be forgotten. Only if you have a full picture of the advantages and disadvantages of a technological solution such as the Internet of Things and if you fully understand what this technology is, you can make changes that will support people’s lives.

This module was created to introduce the concept of the Internet of Things and to present both its technical assumptions and its impact on individuals and their lives and on businesses and start-ups.

It will help you to understand the basics of the Internet of Things, which will allow you to get better acquainted with the reality of the era of Industry 4.0