Five steps to master digital transformation in manufacturing
It is still early innings for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the fourth industrial revolution has barely begun, yet organizations without a digital strategy are already falling behind. This trend toward more connectivity, data, computing, and technology will
10 Rules Behind Amazon’s Success You Can Use on Your Digital Transformation Journey
Since publishing my book The Amazon Way in June 2014, I’ve collaborated with hundreds of teams and leaders, applying lessons from the book to their cultures and businesses. What I didn’t expect was the feedback, the energy – and quite frankly, the
A power couple: Industrial IoT & Augmented Reality
Many companies are in different stages of their digital transformation journey. This 90 minutes virtual conference promises to take a deep dive into how Industrial IoT can improve the asset performance by minimizing cost and time with some real examples
Report on State of IIoT Adoption and Maturity in Three Industries
A survey of senior-level, experienced Industrial IoT decision-makers and influencers in the manufacturing, oil and gas (O&G), and transportation industries confirms that IIoT has progressed beyond hype to widespread use. Eighty six percent of participants in the Bsquare 2017 Annual
New podcast episode: How Industrial IoT is Reshaping the Energy Sector
Daniel Elizalde released today the episode number nine of the IoT Product Leadership podcast focused on how Industrial IoT is reshaping the energy sector. His special guest for this episode is Susan Peterson-Sturm, Digital Lead of Power Generation and Water in the Industrial Automation
For Industrial IoT success, look beyond your factory walls
The architecture for Industrial IoT (IIoT) is largely understood. Sensors gather data. Networks orchestrate the data. Computation processes the data and analysis of the data to make it usable and actionable. However, one of the most significant challenges for manufacturers
Why food & beverage companies should crack down on Cyber threats to ICS
When we buy groceries at the supermarket, most of us check the ingredients and expiration dates of packaged goods. But how can we be sure that the products we bring home are safe to eat and drink? Naturally, food and beverage (F&B)
Overcoming IIoT Scaling and Implementation Hurdles
While IoT technology promises to help drive the next industrial revolution, we are still in the beginning phases of the transition. Industrial companies at large are progressing with IoT initiatives but few have advanced deployments. Even as executives begin to see
Why Industrial Network Switches Differ from Business IT Switches
Dirt. Dust. Vibration. Shocks. Electrical noise. Blistering heat. Freezing cold. The quick answer to the question of why industrial network switches differ from business IT switches is that the industrial Ethernet switch is built to withstand all these challenges. By
RSA Conference in Review – “Securing What Matters”
Coming off of San Francisco’s RSA Conference, the best way to describe the event is “sensory overload.” An estimated 45,000 technology and cybersecurity professionals descended upon Moscone Center – but the crowds overflowed into local bars, restaurants and hotels across
Business models and market participation for virtual power plants
Virtual power plants/pools (VPP), are fast becoming a driving force in the power industry, due to rising demand for energy and the global turn to renewables. By 2025 there will be 1 billion more people on the planet, all requiring electricity. And
Is your business model Industry 4.0-ready?
Industry 4.0 is often discussed from a technological perspective of machine learning, algorithms, smart sensors, and connected assets. But the truth is, its biggest impact will be on company business models, especially those of well-established companies. Innovation expert Frank Piller