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.

Dec
19
2017
Chantal Polsonetti — Industry Trends

How Many Industrial Network Infrastructure Devices Populate the IIoT Edge?

Internet-enabled digital transformation strategies, ranging from IIoT, I4.0, ET-IT-OT convergence, to similar initiatives, continue to gain traction in boardrooms across industries. As these initiatives evolve, the IIoT network edge infrastructure tier has emerged as a primary vehicle for delivering incremental business value.
Dec
18
2017
Guest Blogger: Mike Petitti — Industry Trends

3 ways to Prepare for the Convergence of IT and OT

The convergence of informational technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems (the world of physical things) presents increasing risk. Many operational technologies are legacy systems that were never meant to be connected to IT environments.
Dec
15
2017
— Industry Trends

Security from the Ground Up for IIoT Communications

The presentations by John Lester, General Manager, Clarksville Light & Water (CLW) and by Dee Brown, PE, Principal, Brown Engineers provided insights for security and IIoT communications. 
Dec
14
2017
— Industry Trends

Siemens Wins Additive Manufacturing Honor as Market Gears Toward Adoption

Siemens additive manufacturing innovation has been recognized and received the “3D Printing Application of the year” by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).  The company received its honor for the first ever successful test of additive manufactur

Dec
12
2017
— Industry Trends

Schlumberger Finds Efficiency in IIoT-enabled Data Analytics

There has been an increasing level of activity in the oilfields for companies to embrace digital transformation and leverage IIoT-enabled data analytics to improve operations, increase production and recovery rates, lower cost per boe, and improve collaboration within both the internal and extern

Dec
11
2017
GUEST BLOGGER: DAVE MCCARTHY — Industry Trends

Report Provides Data on State of IIoT Adoption and Maturity

There has been substantial buzz around industrial adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in 2017. But what’s actually going on behind the scenes at IoT-enabled industrial sites has remained much of a mystery. A recent survey conducted by Bsquare revealed how companies are progressing with IIoT.

Dec
08
2017
— Industry Trends

Digital Partnership Speeds Growth

In the context of ageing infrastructure assets in the developed world, inspections play a critical role in ensuring safety, extending the life of the asset, and increasing its performance.

Dec
07
2017
— Industry Trends

Maximizing the Asset Utilization of Rail Infrastructure

The overall financial performance of rail operators is heavily dependent on the performance of critical assets; rolling stock such as locomotives, wheels, wagons, and linear assets such as tracks and signaling systems. When these assets are not running, the company is not making money.