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
02
2015
— Industry Trends

Machine Learning: Don't let techno blah-blah hold you back...

Unless you're elbow-deep in machine learning, it can be a pretty daunting topic.  Under the covers, there is much obscure mathematics and many mysterious algorithms.  That's not to say the math isn't necessary, it is.
Aug
28
2015
— Industry Trends

Top analytics reads for this week

Just as it says on the tin - apart from those stories which aren't actually analytics, but are interesting anyway...A quick roundup of stories that have tickled my fancy over the last week:
Aug
28
2015
— Industry Trends

An IIoT solution for chemical injection in upstream oil and gas

Applications such as artificial lift, pump optimization, compressor and turbine optimization are among the “low hanging fruit” for which IIoT enabled solutions will provide ROI and enable companies to operate in these times of ever more challenging hydrocarbon prices.
Aug
27
2015
— Industry Trends

Use industrial drones to improve workplace safety

In the public mind, drones have engendered a negative reputation as military spying and killing machines. Indeed, they have been embraced by the military for their flexibility and ability to remove human pilots from dangerous situations.
Aug
26
2015
— Industry Trends

France’s “Industrie du Futur” Is Well On Track

While Industrie 4.0 has become a planetary buzz, the program “Industrie du Futur” has obtained little attention from the global press, the public or industrial players. The community’s understanding of Industry 4.0 is still evolving and there are many different interpretations and opinions.
Aug
21
2015
Sal Spada — Industry Trends

IIoT's role in production line diagnostics

The business proposition for the connected machine and new aftermarket services has merit when considering an isolated machine and a single machine builder.