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iSAQB Software Architecture Gathering 2024

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  • Session (45min)
  • Beginner
  • 12 Nov 2024
  • 15:15-16:00
  • Room Grenander 3

Industrial Revolutions and Readiness – How Mindful Are We Software Professionals?

by Hiral (Vyas) Dave

World has seen 4 industrial revolutions since late 1700s and now is towards Industry 5.0.

Impact of Information Technology is since 3rd industrial revolution. While with such revolutions we see uprising and growth, we talk about journey from Digitization to Digitalization to Digital Transformation, how ready and aware are we as Software Professionals and Architects to comprehend its impact and how skilled and equipped are we to materialize it?
Are we truly mindful of the potential impact and implications of these advancements?

While developed part of the world is towards Industry 5.0 which is an extension to Industry 4.0 and a transition from Tech-driven approach to Value-driven Human-centric, Resilient and Sustainable approach to industry process; developing countries are still in process to accustom and settle with Industry 4.0. In midst of these revolutions how aware and ready are we as software professionals?

While giant industry players have their view about such revolutions, the actual force handling the IT sector needs to be aware and ready for the new wave and trends impacting it at all layers, specifically the way Software Architectures are influenced.

In this session we will look at:
What is Industry 5.0? How aware are we Software Professionals about the impact it will have on the way we design and manage our Software? Do we see a future to research and realign?