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.

Jan
26
2016
Sal Spada — Industry Trends

Rapid Adoption of Connected Machines and Aftermarket Services Underway

Sure, today’s machine builders are making major efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce the environmental footprint, enable preventive maintenance, and reduce the number of mechanical components.  But we’re learning that other trends also apply.
Jan
25
2016
— Industry Trends

The early January IIoT analytics roundup

It's been a busy couple of weeks in the analytics world.  But then again, the start of the year often is when many people like to throw predictions out there.  Me, I try not to do that.
Jan
22
2016
— Industry Trends

Is IIoT a Cure for Low Oil Prices?

As upstream oil & gas companies, especially oilfield service suppliers, brace for a “lower for longer” environment in which the double-edge sword of technology and automation have created a supply-side driven problem (note not a demand side one) in which oil futures have plunged to below $30 for
Jan
19
2016
Peter Reynolds — Industry Trends

Getting Visionaries to Embrace Industrial IoT

In the light of the passing of one of the greatest rock and rollers David Bowie, I found myself making a comparison between one of Bowie's greatest hits and how owner operators embrace industrial IoT. Not only was Bowie a great musician, but he was also an innovator and agent of change.
Jan
18
2016
Craig Resnick — Industry Trends

IIoT a key Influence for GE to Move Headquarters to Boston

ARC has been heavily involved in strategic planning, including partnerships, merger and acquisitions, and site location decisions for much of its 30 year history.  Many site location decisions are based on what you might expect, a balance of taxes, cost of living, real estate costs, climate (bo
Jan
15
2016
Bob Gill — Industry Trends

Industrial IoT Comes to Machine Tools

As the editor of a metalworking publication in a previous life, I do admit to a lingering affinity for machine tools.