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.

Aug
13
2025

Vikram Kalkat — Industry Trends

Strategy and Change Consulting in the AI Age: Why Human Insight Still Wins

Even in the AI era, strategy and change consultants remain essential for their human insight, industry experience, and ability to guide organizations through complex decisions that technology alone cannot resolve.

Aug
08
2025

Chantal Polsonetti — Acquisition or Partnership

Fermi America to Partner with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to Develop Nuclear Component of Private Grid for Next-Generation AI

Fermi America and Hyundai E&C will jointly develop the nuclear component of a private grid to power next-generation AI, aiming to have the first reactor operational by 2032.

Aug
08
2025

— Acquisition or Partnership

AWS and Hexagon Partner to Advance Enterprise Asset Management, Digital Twins, and Industrial Data Fabrics

AWS and Hexagon’s partnership leverages AI, cloud, and data platforms to advance Enterprise Asset Management, Digital Twins, and industrial data fabrics for greater efficiency, collaboration, and cost savings.

Aug
08
2025

Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News

IOTech Enhances Edge Manager with Tooling and Deployment Upgrades

IOTech’s Edge Manager 3.1 release delivers improved tooling, deployment flexibility, and security for managing diverse edge environments.

Aug
08
2025

— Company and Product News

Navigating Supply Chain Modernization with SAP RISE and Cognizant

SAP’s RISE platform, combined with Cognizant’s AI-driven expertise, is helping industries modernize supply chains for greater agility, resilience, and scalability in the face of global disruptions.

Aug
08
2025

Craig Resnick — Acquisition or Partnership

Baker Hughes to Acquire Chart Industries: Expanding Energy and Industrial Technology Capabilities

Baker Hughes to acquire Chart Industries for $13.6 billion, expanding its Industrial & Energy Technology capabilities across high-growth energy and industrial markets.

Aug
08
2025

Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News

Celona Unveils Cloud-Controlled, AP-Only Private 5G Platform for the AI-Powered Enterprise

Celona has launched AerFlex, a cloud-controlled, AP-only private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and support AI-driven industrial operations.

Aug
06
2025

Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News

Honda Begins Joint Demonstration of Stationary Fuel Cell Data Center Power Station Designed to Utilize By-Product Hydrogen and Repurposed Automotive Fuel Cells

Honda, Tokuyama, and Mitsubishi have begun a joint demonstration to power a data center using by-product hydrogen and stationary fuel cell systems repurposed from fuel cell electric vehicles.

Aug
05
2025

Craig Resnick — Acquisition or Partnership

Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Omnicom to Strengthen Digital Asset Management Capabilities

Hitachi Rail’s acquisition of Omnicom strengthens its HMAX platform with advanced digital rail monitoring technology to help improve maintenance efficiency and operational performance.

Aug
05
2025

Larry O'Brien — Acquisition or Partnership

Palo Alto Networks Announces Agreement to Acquire CyberArk, the Identity Security Leader

Palo Alto Networks will acquire CyberArk in a $25 billion deal, marking its entry into Identity Security and creating a unified platform to secure human, machine, and AI identities.