IoT and Cloud Computing for Sustainable Development Goals in Industry 4.0

Abstract

Technology is driving an industrial revolution. “Industry 4.0” (I4.0) signifies the determination to lead this transition. Moreover, there is growing interest in a developing subject that has the potential to bring about systematic changes and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, which represent an extensive strategy designed to promote sustainable solutions for dealing with the primary challenges confronting the global community. This study conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature to determine the potential contributions of two technological enablers, namely the internet of things (IoT) and cloud computing (CC), which refers to integrating Industry 4.0 technologies towards achieving SDGs. The review portfolio comprises 100 peer-reviewed articles examining the interconnected or independent relationship between IoT and CC concerning sustainability. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to explore the impact of CC and the IoT on the SDGs.