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
17
2015
— Industry Trends

Siemens PLM Enters the Age of Digitalization

Having recently attended the Siemens PLM Analyst Event, I came away with some clear impressions of the direction and strategies that both the PLM group and its parent business unit within Siemens, Digital Factory (formally Industrial Automation), is moving toward.
Sep
16
2015
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

IoT Gladiators Gird for Battle

This week two large IoT players, GE and IBM, announced organization changes intended to enhance their ability to execute in providing software and services for the Internet of Things.  In my view, it's a clear signal that the Internet of Things has moved beyond concept and potent
Sep
14
2015
— Industry Trends

What you missed in analytics this week

Just in case you couldn't keep up with everything published on the internet last week, here are the four most interesting analytics reads I found last week - and one that just pushed my buttons...

Sep
04
2015
Sal Spada — Industry Trends

Closing the performance gap with machine learning

The performance and uptime of heavy rotating equipment play an important role in business profitability in industries such as oil & gas, refining, mining, chemicals, and power generation.