• The Agentic Ai Fabric

    4th Industrial Revolution(IR) builds on the inventions of the Third Industrial Revolution—or digital revolution—which unfolded from the 1950s and to the early 2000s and brought us computers, other kinds of electronics, the Internet, and much more. Industry 4.0 brings these inventions beyond the previous realm of possibility with four foundational types of disruptive technologies:

    • Connectivity, data, and computational power: cloud technology, the Internet, blockchain, sensors
    • Analytics and intelligence: advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence
    • Human–machine interaction: virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), robotics and automation, autonomous guided vehicles
    • Advanced engineering: additive manufacturing (such as, 3-D printing), renewable energy, nanoparticles

    The Agentic Ai Fabric

A Giant Leap

Enabling 4th Industrial Revolution

The Ecosystem

The Fourth Industrial Revolution signifies a profound transformation in our modes of living, working, and interconnection. It heralds a new chapter in human development, catalyzed by unprecedented technological advancements that parallel those witnessed during the first, second, and third industrial revolutions. These advancements are seamlessly integrating the physical, digital, and biological realms, presenting both immense promise and potential peril. The unprecedented pace, scope, and depth of this revolution compels us to reevaluate our approach to nation-building, organizational value creation, and even the very essence of humanity.

Beyond mere technological-driven transformation, the Fourth Industrial Revolution presents an opportunity to empower individuals, including leaders, policymakers, and people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and nations, to harness converging technologies. The true potential lies in transcending technological boundaries and devising strategies that empower the majority of people to positively impact their families, organizations, and communities.

Steam propelled the initial Industrial Revolution; electricity powered the second; preliminary automation and machinery engineered the third; and cyber-physical systems—or intelligent computers—are shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Nevertheless, technology alone constitutes only a component of the Industry 4.0 equation. The future lies in the harmonious collaboration between machines and humans within the Fourth Industrial Revolution—Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the global effort to realize this vision.