The industrial internet of things (IIoT): An analysis framework

• Published in: Computers in industry Vol. 101; pp. 1 - 12
• Main Authors: Boyes, Hugh, Hallaq, Bil, Cunningham, Joe, Watson, Tim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.10.2018
• Subjects: Cyber-physical systems; IACS; IIoT; Industrial internet of things; Industry 4.0; Cyber-physical systems; Industry 4.0; IACS; Industrial internet of things; IIoT

•Existing definitions of the Internet of Things (IoT) and allied terms are reviewed.•A robust definition of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is proposed.•An analysis framework for characterisation and classification of IIoT devices is provided.•Gaps in the current literature and understanding of...