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
03
2016
— Industry Trends

Getting Smart in Columbus, Ohio

The city of Columbus, OH is about to get smart. What exactly is a smart city? Lacking a universally agreed upon definition, it's more concept than reality for the time being. The Smart Cities Council defines it as one that has digital technology embedded across all city functions incl
Jul
27
2016
Chantal Polsonetti — Industry Trends

The Battle for the Industrial Network Edge

Cloud-based industrial enterprise applications, particularly in the important analytics arena, require ongoing data flows from the myriad of sensors, devices, assets, machinery, and other equipment resident in the field.   Increasingly, edge devices are being called upon to translate data
Jul
26
2016
Sal Spada — Industry Trends

Komatsu Goes Underground with Joy Global Mining Acquisition

If you haven’t heard, the Japanese mining equipment manufacturer, Komatsu, has just announced their agreement to acquire U.S. based Joy Global. Once the deal is consummated this expands Komatsu’s footprint from primarily surface level mining equipment to underground mining operations.