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.

Mar
30
2016
— Industry Trends

Is IIoT Bad for Business?

I have been conducting a number of interviews in preparation for ARC’s upcoming research study on the Machine Vision market. One supplier offered an insight which runs counter to a lot of the conventional wisdom about the Industrial Internet of Things, so I thought I'd explore it here.
Mar
29
2016
— Industry Trends

IIoT analytics and cloud developments this week

Well, this week your analytics roundup is distinctly more cloud than analytics I fear.  Nevertheless fearless readers, I hope I've found something enthralling for you, so read on....
Mar
23
2016
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

SAP's Solutions for Digitizing the Extended Supply Chain

At the SAP Insider conference this week in Las Vegas, one of the central themes is "Digitizing the extended supply chain."  Don't stop reading if you are more interested in manufacturing production or engineering solutions; SAP includes PLM and Manufacturing (MES and EMI) solutions in what they