Internet of Things as One of Industry 4.0's Trends—Chosen Theoretical and Empirical Aspects

Abstract

The main aim of this chapter is to present the essence of one of the most important areas of Industry 4.0, that is, the Internet of Things, both in theoretical and practical aspects. The theoretical aspects are presented on the basis of studies of the literature of the subject. The practical aspect is presented based on companies in Europe whose activities are connected with Industry 4.0. The following main research methods were applied in the paper: the desk research method and own research analysis, where in-depth interviews were conducted on the basis of a non-standardized interview questionnaire. The interview was conducted with the representative of a company whose activity enters into the Industry 4.0 concept. This chapter provides many recommendations concerning the application of IoT in enterprises, including aspects related to IoT security.