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.

Feb
16
2017
— Industry Trends

Augmented Reality In the Digital Enterprise

At this year’s Orlando Forum I had the pleasure of hosting a session on the topic of Augmented Reality (AR) as a tool within the Digital Enterprise.  Even though the first AR system was developed in 1992 (by the US Airforce) it is very much an emerging technology when it comes to industrial use
Feb
10
2017
Rajkumar Paira — Industry Trends

Smart Photoelectric Sensors Transform the Internet of Things at the Edge

Today, many users want more than what the traditional sensor provides.  Users want centralized data storage with contextualized global data accessibility for all levels of their organizations to enable the highest collaboration and effectiveness.  There are changes in the way the leading u
Feb
09
2017
Alex Chatha — Industry Trends

Smart Cities Can benefit from Digital Transformation of Industry

The concept of a smart city is not new, but it is still nascent and the definition remains quite heterogenous.  Broadly, a smart city is connected, intelligent and optimized by a municipality to reduce costs, increase safety, attract investment, be sustainable, and enhance livability.  To
Feb
03
2017
— Industry Trends

IIoT Expands the Maintenance Maturity Model

With the emergence of Industrial IoT (IIoT), collecting data from equipment is moving from paper-based, manual inspections to automated systems.

Feb
01
2017
— Industry Trends

Industrial IoT Strategy for SME Suppliers

Last week I had a great discussion about IIoT strategy with a group of executives from a mid-sized “industrial conglomerate”. The businesses managed by these folks had some very strong and established products and some very loyal long-term customers.