Digital infrastructure threatens UK as location for Industry 4.0

Posted on 8 Feb 2016 by Callum Bentley

Britain’s place at the forefront of the 4th industrial revolution is at risk through lack of Government planning for a world class digital infrastructure according to the body representing UK manufacturers.

The warning was made by EEF on the back of a survey showing that companies increasingly view internet access as critical to their business and, are planning to invest more in internet connect capital equipment over the next five years. However, the survey also shows they are currently having to pay a premium to ensure…

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