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.

Sep
20
2016
— Industry Trends

In Appreciation of the Handover Process

This analyst has a newfound appreciation of the handover process.  As the proud owner of a newly built condominium, I am overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork to digest!
Sep
16
2016
Mark Sen Gupta — Industry Trends

Cats and Dogs Living Together...

Sometimes it makes sense for industrial suppliers to use an existing technology in their product or solution offerings, even if it comes from a competitor.
Sep
12
2016
— Industry Trends

Automation Systems Made of Things

When General Electric publicized its vision for the business value of the Industrial Internet in this 2012 report, a key point was getting more value from assets that are “big things that spin”, such as GE’s canon
Sep
09
2016
— Industry Trends

Improving Business Performance with IIoT

IIoT and Industrie 4.0 offer examples of new technologies that provide an opportunity to improve business performance for both owner-operators and OEMs:

Sep
06
2016
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

What do you mean by analytics?

Analytics is a hot topic. It’s the key to becoming data driven. It powers the IIoT and I4.0. It is the secret sauce behind predictive maintenance and predictive operations software. It is moving into all manner of applications and user interfaces.