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.

May
08
2015
— Industry Trends

What you missed at SAP Sapphire

I was lucky enough to spend 2 days at SAP's Sapphire event this week.  Given my blog title, I'm guessing you weren't there, otherwise you wouldn't have read this far.
Apr
28
2015
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

What Does IIoT Mean for Smaller Manufacturers?

A conference session helmed by ARC Advisory Group at the IoT Asia 2015 conference and exhibition held earlier this month in Singapore provided an opportunity to assess how the Industrial Internet of Things plays in the hearts and minds of small and
Apr
23
2015
— Industry Trends

How are PLM Suppliers Involved in IIoT?

​Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) suppliers have a clear stake in IIoT, but just what how are they involved and what are they delivering in terms of technology, applications, and products that support IIoT? To begin with, the first word in PLM is product.
Apr
21
2015
— Industry Trends

Myths and Truths about IoT

Last week’s Fiatech conference in Boca Raton, Florida provided many insights and networking opportunities - along with some great weather. A presentation by Allen Proithis, President & Founder, wot.io, contained a provocative slide shown here.
Apr
20
2015
— Industry Trends

Dow Makes Data Work

The theme of the recent 2015 ARC European Forum in Amsterdam, "The Information Driven Enterprise in a Connected World," was intended to help develop some clarity over emerging related concepts such as Industrie 4.0, and the Ind