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.

Mar
18
2016
— Industry Trends

GE Digital Going After Multiple Industries with the Predix Platform

GE Digital is very serious about IIoT, and is focusing on at least ten major industrial sectors with its edge to cloud IIoT strategy which features the Predix platform and solutions enabling IIoT development and implementation across industries from aviation and manufacturing to oil & gas, healt
Mar
17
2016
— Industry Trends

The Evolution of the IIoT Edge

The edge is the most critical and perhaps the most difficult piece in the IIoT puzzle. It is not one single thing, because application requirements vary so widely. Take just one application requirement – the frequency of data update – and the needs range all over the map.
Mar
15
2016
— Industry Trends

What Do IIoT and Abraham Lincoln Have in Common?

Now that I have your attention with a headline such as the one above asking what does IIoT and Lincoln have in common, and that likely has you scratching your head, let me try and answer the question.  Although we don't have consistent records of active rig counts prior to 1949, some industry s
Mar
14
2016
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

Five application patterns for the IoT Cloud

Seeking to provide customers with all the components that make up the connected world – including sensors for collecting data, software for developing IoT solutions, and the cloud itself – the Bosch Group recently announced that it is launching the
Mar
11
2016
— Industry Trends

Your roundup of breaking analytics news

Not good.  Friday already, and my name is on the calendar for today's blog...Lucky for me there's so much interesting analytics stuff to write about:
Mar
10
2016
— Industry Trends

Joy Global Delivers the Smart, Connected Mine

Concepts such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Smart Manufacturing, Industrie 4.0, Digitization, and Connected Enterprise were front and center at ARC’s recent 20th Annual Industry Forum.
Mar
09
2016
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

Start Me Up: Taking IIoT for a Ride

Mention Block 71 here in Singapore and you’ll get a flash of recognition, at least from those familiar with the country’s burgeoning start-up scene.