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
26
2016
— Industry Trends

Siemens PLM Showcases the Digital Enterprise at PLM World

I recently attended the Siemens PLM World, their annual user conference in Orlando. This was the 40th anniversary of PLM world with an attendance of over 2,000 engineers, designers, partners, and manufacturers across all industries (423 companies).
May
24
2016
Peter Reynolds — Industry Trends

IIoT Analytics Defining New Operational Outcomes

In the month of April, I was invited to deliver the keynote address to SAP’s oil and gas customers and executives at the International Oil & Gas and Utilities event in The Hague.
May
23
2016
— Industry Trends

Motors Enter the IIoT Space via Smartphones and Add-on Sensors

The simple induction motor has remained relatively unchanged for over a hundred years. It is now able to circumvent a wire-bound sensor solution for predictive maintenance, and enter the Internet-connected factory without costly alteration or mechanical upgrades.
May
19
2016
— Industry Trends

Acquiring the Diversity of Skills for Successful IIoT Implementations

As devices gain the capability to communicate with cloud-based systems and then people, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) becomes a key disruptive technology bringing new business optimization opportunities.  IIoT provides new approaches for:
May
18
2016
— Industry Trends

IIoT Up, OTC Down

Having had some time to decompress (and a somewhat full IIoT blog queue) from a somewhat poorly attended OTC (attendance of 68,000 was down over 28% from last year) due to a “lower for longer” oil price environment, it was encouraging to see increasing signs (an