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.

Aug
19
2016
Sal Spada — Industry Trends

Node-Red A Viable Industrial Edge Platform?

In perusing the latest product releases the past week, I stumbled across are recent release by Opto 22. Opto 22 just announced a Node-RED Node for their line of Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers.

Aug
18
2016
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

Pokemon Go Reveals the World of Augmented Reality

I knew something was up when my wife suggested “going for a walk” at noon two Sundays ago. If you have ever been to Singapore you’ll know that with year-round temperatures of 33 deg C (92 deg F) and humidity of 80 percent, a midday amble does not usually make for the most pleasant experience.
Aug
17
2016
— Industry Trends

Google Uses Deep Learning for Data Center Optimization

For data centers, managing energy efficiency is vital.   Operations such as large server farms are typically limited by cooling system performance and total power consumption rather than processor capabilities.
Aug
11
2016
Craig Resnick — Industry Trends

Controllers with Embedded OPC UA Enabling IIoT at the Edge

IIoT will change the way industrial organizations generate, collect, and analyze data. Data will be generated faster and in greater volume than ever before, as IIoT data is Big Data for industry. This will require the current plant information infrastructure to evolve.
Aug
05
2016
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

Here Comes Cloud Robotics

Earlier this week ARC was invited to the offices of Singtel, the largest telecoms company in Singapore, to witness the first live demonstration of 5G cellular network technology in Southeast Asia.