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.

Jul
11
2015
Craig Resnick — Industry Trends

How to Contain Evolving Security Threats in Industrial Automation

Industrial machines will increasingly become connected to systems and people not only within the plant, but across the enterprise and beyond.  Monitoring and applying analytics and software to real-time data at the edge can enable new business models and yield dramatic improvements in asset upt
Jul
09
2015
— Industry Trends

ZVEI publishes first step for Industrie 4 0 reference architecture

ZVEI published a "reference architectural model" and "component" for Industrie 4.0. It is a shy step it seems to me.  It could become significant when developed further because the concept is general and built in a systematic fashion
Jul
07
2015
— Industry Trends

Industrial IoT Enables New Revenue Sources for Equipment Manufacturers

The Internet of Things (IoT) has dramatically altered the landscape for data collection and associated business processes. The systems needed to ingest, store, and process data used to reside within the walls of the corporate IT data center. Mobile devices started to break down these walls.

Jul
06
2015
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

What Manufacturers Need in an IoT Platform

Many manufacturers who make appliances or products for the consumer/housing market recognize that the Internet of Things is poised to disrupt their markets.  It seems to be only a matter of time before hot water heaters, air conditioners, dishwashers, and the like that don't have IoT connectivi