Industrial Internet

This book discusses the birth and background of the Industrial Internet, clarifying its definition and structure, and reviewing the related development trends in China and around the globe, mainly in terms of policies, networks, platforms, security, application and standards. Lastly, it provides insights into the integration of the Industrial Internet with a series of next-gen information technologies, such as time sensitive networking, 5G, edge computing, blockchain and artificial intelligence. Intended for researchers and industrial practitioners who have been following the evolution of and trends in the Industrial Internet, the book is also a valuable reference resource for practitioners, scholars, and technical and engineering managers at various levels and in various fields.