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.

Sep
09
2026
Asha Suparna — Technology Trends

Expanding O-PAS with Software-Defined Applications

Nova SMAR’s Octávio Paschoal explores how standardized interfaces, software-defined flow computing, and user-defined function blocks can extend O-PAS beyond traditional process-control applications.