Digital Transformation Viewpoints

Featured here are original and timely articles from ARC analysts and guest writers on topics such as Digitization, New Business Models, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and Smart Manufacturing. We dive into technologies such as additive manufacturing, machine learning, asset performance management, device connectivity, IIoT architecture, cybersecurity, augmented reality, and more related to digitization and transformation of industries, infrastructure, and cities. Our goal is to provide readers with clear and concise analyses, opinions, and discussion of these trends, technologies, and services.

Jul
31
2026

Colin Masson — Industry Best Practice

Draining the Agentic Swamp: Moving from Passive Containment to Active Architectural Remediation

ARC outlines a composable Cyber-Physical Industrial Architecture for scaling agentic AI safely by combining first-mile data quality, event-driven context, governed digital twins, and active memory remediation.

Jul
31
2026

Larry O'Brien — Podcasts/Videos

ARC Podcast: Securing AI and Digital Transformation with Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric cybersecurity leaders discuss how organizations can build security into industrial digital transformation, manage legacy OT risks, and use AI responsibly.

Jul
31
2026

Craig Resnick — Industry Trends

GE Vernova Q2 Results Reflect Accelerating Investment Across the Electricity Value Chain

GE Vernova's Q2 2026 results highlight accelerating investment across power generation, transmission, and grid infrastructure as AI-driven electricity demand and electrification reshape global energy markets.

Jul
31
2026

Andy Chatha — Technology Trends

What Is Industrial AI?

ARC explains what Industrial AI is, how it differs from traditional AI, and why strong data, governance, and organizational readiness are essential for scaling it into measurable business value.

Jul
31
2026

Chantal Polsonetti — Industry Best Practice

New Guidance for Isolating Operational Technology and Enabling Systems in Critical Infrastructure

CISA and international cybersecurity agencies have released joint guidance to help critical infrastructure operators isolate vital OT and enabling systems while maintaining essential services during major cyber incidents.

Jul
30
2026

Patrick Arnold — Industry Trends

MicroAGI Raises Record Funding Round to Address Industrial Robot Deployment Challenges

MicroAGI has raised $55 million to address the integration and deployment challenges that prevent industrial robots from moving reliably into production environments.

Jul
29
2026

Bob Gill — Company and Product News

Emerson Ovation Software Selected by Adani for India’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System

Emerson’s Ovation Green SCADA software is supporting Adani Green Energy’s 3.55 GWh battery energy storage system in Gujarat, helping integrate large-scale renewable storage, maintain grid stability, and improve operational reliability.

Jul
29
2026

Naoki Ura — Industry Best Practice

Modular Production Helps Process Manufacturers Improve Agility

Ajinomoto Omnichem’s implementation demonstrates how MTP-based orchestration can simplify the integration, commissioning, and operation of modular process equipment.

Jul
29
2026

Chantal Polsonetti — Industry Trends

CISA, FBI, EPA, and US Government Partners Update Warning of Iran-Affiliated Threat Actors Targeting PLCs in Critical Infrastructure

CISA, the FBI, EPA, and other U.S. government partners updated their advisory on Iranian-affiliated cyber actors targeting internet-connected PLCs across US critical infrastructure.

Jul
28
2026

Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News

Eclipse Foundation and ORC Working Group Launch Free CRA Learning Hub for Open Source Software

The Eclipse Foundation and ORC Working Group launched a free global training hub to help open source stakeholders prepare for the EU Cyber Resilience Act.