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
20
2017
Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News

Helium Tackles the Connectivity Problem in IoT

Helium announced the launch of its latest wireless network product suite, a comprehensive low-power, long-range solution for IoT devices.

Jul
19
2017
— Industry Trends

Machine Learning Migrates to Production Line

Most of us have smart phones, some may even be addicted to them, but have you given any thought to how these products are manufactured? The average consumer might believe that this technical marvel that has become ubiquitous must certainly be manufactured by high tech equipment.
Jul
17
2017
— Industry Trends

Hexagon Provides Technology for Smart and Safe Cities

Hexagon held their annual conference, Hexagon Live (HxGN Live), which is their primary user and technology partner event. Intergraph Power, Process, and Marine (PPM) and represents a major player in the Engineering Design Tools market study for plant design.
Jul
13
2017
— Industry Trends

Operational Analytics and the Value of Iterative Improvement

There are many different types of operational analytics. Solutions offered are far ranging, such as enhancements in traditional statistical methods, model-based techniques that include streaming data, and the use of machine learning.

Jul
12
2017
— Industry Trends

AR Remote Expert Driving Industry Wearables

If you've ever attended a PTC event I'm sure you are well aware of the company's passion for augmented reality (AR). As a leader in the PLM industry and trailblazer of IIoT technology, PTC champions a future where AR is an essential technology in the industrial enterprise.
Jul
11
2017
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

Platforms for Applications and the Internet of Things

Platforms for applications and the Internet of Things (IoT) are appearing in the solution portfolio of many software and automation suppliers.  Each company has its own rationale for offering a platform, but the underlying reason is the need for these companies to move to an efficient, modern a
Jul
10
2017
— Industry Trends

Technical challenges and research priorities for Industrial Data Platforms

Industrial Data Platforms (IDPs) are defined as “virtual environments facilitating the exchange (sharing) and connection of data with different companies & organisations within a secure business ecosystems, through a share reference architecture and a common governance roles.”   IDPs m
Jul
07
2017
— Industry Trends

Planning for Digital Success

“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” ― Dwight D. Eisenhower