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Internet of Things in the industrial sector<\/b>
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Michelin drives operational results<\/h3>
Michelin increased productivity by improving the reliability of its equipment worldwide.<\/p> <\/div>

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Schaeffler: Digital transformation to keep the world moving<\/h3>
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IBM developed an early warning system to improve its own operations and help you avoid costs later by finding issues faster.<\/p> <\/div>

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