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
21
2015

— Industry Trends

What you might have missed in analytics since last time…

I feel bad. I promised a weekly analytics roundup and this one has been festering for a couple of weeks or so.

Oct
20
2015

— Industry Trends

Can IIoT Enabled Multiphase Flow Meters Provide Owner-Operators with greater operational visibility?

In ARC's recently published update to its Multiphase Flow Metering global market study, we did not spend much time discussing how IIoT enabled multiphase flow metering (MPFM) solutions can help owner-operators realize greater operational visibil

Oct
16
2015

Fabian Wanke — Industry Trends

Recalling Oettinger’s Speech on the Digital Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

"Anything but that!" – This is what most of the established automobile manufacturers are thinking at the moment. The VW scandal, which may spread to other carmakers, is just the tip of the iceberg.

Oct
15
2015

— Industry Trends

IIoT Enabled Solutions Can Help Pipeline Operators Meet Regulatory Standards

During the publication of ARC’s Leak Detection Systems global market study, we highlighted the potential benefits of IIoT solutions could have on leak detection systems in terms of improved monitoring and system responsiveness, increased collabora

Oct
14
2015

— Industry Trends

Call for speakers: Analytics at the ARC Forum

There's plenty to do before ARC's annual forum in Orlando rolls around in February. For us Boston-based analysts, that's barely halfway through an average new England winter, so we'll be glad of a little warmth by then.

Oct
12
2015

— Industry Trends

Industry Players Collaborate to Deliver IIoT Solutions to the Midstream

In light of depressed oil and gas prices, the only other bright spot besides downstream in oil & gas resides in the midstream segment.

Oct
09
2015

— Industry Trends

You can servicize products, but the core product still matters

To be honest, I've been lukewarm on cable TV ever since I set foot in California 20 years ago. Maybe it's just a cultural thing, but it always seemed overpriced, with too many ads, and not enough substance.

Oct
08
2015

— Industry Trends

GE and PTC Announce an Alliance to Pursue GE's Brilliant Factory Strategy

At the recent GE Minds and Machines Conference in San Francisco, GE and PTC announced their plans to work together to pursue GE's Brilliant Factory initiative.

Oct
07
2015

— Industry Trends

Assuring Consistent Quality across Many Locations with IoT

Problem: A restaurant chain wanted to enhance its brand management and grow revenue. The brand management concerns focused on two issues: consistent high quality food and fast service time without increasing operating costs i.e., keep prices low.

Oct
07
2015

Craig Resnick — Industry Trends

Can IoT Solve the Problem of Unscheduled Downtime? GE is on a Mission to Prove It Can

Whether it be through the company’s media blitz, its recent Minds & Machines event that is the cover page of the company’s website, http://www.ge.com/, or the mission of its leadership, driven by CEO Jeffrey Immelt, General Electric today has a singular focus.