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.

Oct
19
2016
— Industry Trends

US Bureau of Reclamation Improves Document Management and Prepares for IIoT

At an ARC Forum, Gary McDanel, Manager, Information Management Group, US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), presented “Maintain Asset Data Integrity and Reap the Benefits of the ‘Internet of Things.’” The US Bureau of Reclamation manages water in the western US under the 1902 Reclamation Act because, acco
Oct
11
2016
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

SAP Steps Up IIoT Investments

SAP's recent IoT announcements, though substantial, may only be the tip of the iceberg.  SAP acquired two companies, announced a major 5 year IoT investment plan and a plan to establish "IoT Labs" around the world
Oct
10
2016
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

Connected Products: If Airbags Could Talk

With 16 people dead so far, more than 150 injured, 70 million vehicles recalled in America, 100 million worldwide, and yet millions of cars still being driven around with defective and dangerous products, the Takata airbags scandal does make for very grim reading.