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.

Mar
26
2018
Loic Regnier — Industry Trends

Five ways IIoT and digitization can optimize your company’s profitability

The era of digital transformation is not only upon us, it is already in full swing, accelerating at a blistering pace and reimagining every aspect of our lives. Connectivity, predictability, simplicity, and, therefore, speed and agility, are the digital building blocks critical to future success for all businesses.
Mar
23
2018
— Industry Trends

Will Rising Oil Prices Dull Demand for Digital Transformation in the Oilfield?

Over the last several years, an especially during the last three of this “lower for longer” market, ARC has been shouting from the rooftops that oil & gas owner-operators, independent E&P firms, and all other stakeholders that comprise the oil & gas value chain must embrace technologies that enable digital transformation in the oilfield to survive, operate and thrive.
Mar
22
2018
— Industry Trends

What Makes Digital Transformation Different?

Change is in the DNA of the automotive industry and they are all good at it.  Auto plants generally produce multiple vehicle models compounded by multiple versions of each.  Periodic model redesign and introduction of additional models to Honda’s flexible factories requires adaptation o

Mar
21
2018
— Industry Trends

How IIoT Improves Field Service Management KPIs

Industrial IoT (IIoT) is being applied at industrial plants, commercial facilities, cities, and equipment OEMs.  Among these types of users, this Insight focuses on how and why equipment OEMs are adopting IIoT for aftermarket services and field service management.  It also provides those in the other segments reasons to include IIoT in their equipment selection criteria
Mar
19
2018
— Industry Trends

Digital India: The Building Blocks for a Better India

Digital India is a visionary program with a huge potential for technology-led transformation of the country. However, sustaining the program and achieving its vision require concerted efforts by all the stakeholders.
Mar
15
2018
Craig Resnick — Industry Trends

IIoT, Digital Transformation and Smart Manufacturing in Life Sciences

The Life Sciences industry is leveraging IIoT, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing to address some of its primary manufacturing concerns, including improving productivity and reducing costs, the ability to document and secure everything from raw materials to process changes and software version control, and serialization and track and trace capabilities to meet local regulations while ensuring the highest levels of security.
Mar
14
2018
— Industry Trends

Embedded Systems Power the Intelligent Edge

As manufacturing across all industries develops and implements IIoT ecosystems that connect its machines, equipment, and production systems to the digital enterprise with smart edge devices, today’s embedded systems technology will provide the edge intelligence.

Mar
13
2018
— Industry Trends

Leveraging Traffic Data and Analytics for Smart Transportation

But urbanization raises a complex set of challenges such as moving people around large and congested cities. In addition, cities should optimize traffic management and parking systems, improve mobility-as-a-service, and supervise infrastructure and existing asset management. Smart transportation continues to evolve and address these concerns and ensures the safety of the travelers; quality transit systems are vital to any metropolis, aiding productivity and fostering social mobility.