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
06
2016

— Industry Trends

Data Scientist and Subject Matter Expert Roles in Predictive Analytics

In almost every conversation we have with end users looking for predictive analytics solutions, they consistently raise a point of concern, indicating they, “don’t want to have to hire a bunch of data scientists.” Fair point.

Dec
02
2016

— Industry Trends

Honeywell and Sparks Dynamics Collaborate on IIOT-enabled Compressed Air Solutions

ARC has been opining over the last several months that the advent and rapid adoption of IIoT-enabled solutions and technologies is creating a new ecosystem of partners that are typically required to more fully exploit the business value and operational impact that IIoT enabled solutions can have on

Dec
01
2016

Alex Chatha — Industry Trends

Intelligent LED Streetlighting an IIoT Change-Agent in Smart Cities

Intelligent LED street lighting networks are proving to be a transformational force in smart cities, providing an affordable option for cities to deploy an IIoT platform that is delivering real quantifiable results. A smart city is one that has undergone a digital transformation, where communic

Nov
30
2016

— Industry Trends

How do You Manage Alerts from Your IIoT?

Equipment manufacturers are rapidly adopting IIoT to offer asset health monitoring and predictive maintenance subscriptions for new sources after market revenue (reference IIoT enables New Reven

Nov
29
2016

— Industry Trends

Rockwell Automation Fair Shines Light on IT/OT Convergence

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Nov
28
2016

— Industry Trends

GE's Big Bet on Additive Manufacturing

GE's recent acquisition of Concept Laser for $599 million and the pending acquisition of Arcam for an estimated $700 million will position it as a leader in direct metal laser melting (DMLM) and electron b

Nov
25
2016

— Industry Trends

IIoT- Enabled Solutions Energize Turbine Monitoring and Controls for the Better

ARC has been blogging over the last few years about how IIoT-enabled solutions can provide real business and operational value across many dif

Nov
23
2016

— Industry Trends

Schneider Electric Focuses on Operations Cycle

Customer’s participating in Schneider Electric’s recent Maximize Return on Assets event in Chicago were eager to share with their peers just how they are able to achieve maximum return from their assets over the operations cycle.

Nov
22
2016

— Industry Trends

Translating the Benefits of IIoT to Executive Interests

Operations Need Good Asset Management with IIoT

Nov
21
2016

— Industry Trends

Emerson Launches Plantweb Digital Ecosystem

At Emerson Exchange 2015, the message was on streamlining capital project execution by reducing projects costs and complexity using best practices to ensure projects stay on budget and on time it.