IoT to upgrade manufacturing

China is catching up fast with advanced economies in adopting and fostering the internet of things or IoT to make manufacturing more efficient and competitive, said the head of China operations of a global consulting firm.

Dan Starta, managing director and partner of A.T. Kearney Greater China, said the government's strong support for the corporate sector will make China one of the most connected countries in the world.

While North America currently leads in IoT adoption, Asia-Pacific countries and China in particular are rapidly catching up.