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
15
2015
Chantal Polsonetti — Industry Trends

How Many Automation Devices Are Available for the Industrial Internet of Things?

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and its potential to transform production operations is one of the hottest current topics in manufacturing.  Along with Industrie 4.0, IT/OT convergence, and Smart Manufacturing, the IIoT is cited as the latest means for making manufacturing productio

May
13
2015
— Industry Trends

Dark data and the Pareto principle

Formally, it's the Pareto principle.  That 80/20 rule-of-thumb that we glibly apply to many areas of our professional lives.  20% of our customers generate 80% of the revenue, 20% of healthcare patients account for 80% of the cost
May
11
2015
— Industry Trends

PTC LiveWorx: IoT Business Strategy Emerges

PTC held its second LiveWorx conference this week. The attendance was significantly larger than a year ago - 2300 (2015), 350 (2014). This event was a big deal for PTC, as they are really starting to get their IoT/SLM strategy and business model rolling.
May
08
2015
— Industry Trends

What you missed at SAP Sapphire

I was lucky enough to spend 2 days at SAP's Sapphire event this week.  Given my blog title, I'm guessing you weren't there, otherwise you wouldn't have read this far.