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.

Jun
15
2015
— Industry Trends

BP is Leveraging GE’s IIoT Enabled Systems and Sensors to Drive Efficiencies

ARC has been espousing the benefits of IIoT enabled solutions in oil & gas operations for months now and one of the biggest issues has been a relative dearth of owner-operators and related industry stakeholders willing to ‘go on the record’ to provide real-world examples or case studies.
Jun
12
2015
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

China's version of Industry 4.0

My colleague in Shanghai, David Cao, recently wrote a brief report about China's plans to accelerate the new "Made in China 2025" strategy.   Some observers are c
Jun
08
2015
Greg Gorbach — Industry Trends

IIoT Without the Hype

For many large industrial construction sites and operating facilities, the first step towards the Industrial Internet of Things is implementing automated tracking of materials, equipment and personnel.  In industries such as energy, mining, and oil & gas, active RFID and GPS tag-based syste